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Article: Bodhi Puja; offerings to the oldest sacred tree in the world
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- December 12, 2008
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Colombo, Dec. 12 -- Sri Maha Bodhi is one of the most valued sacred items of worship of Sri Lankan Buddhists. Shririka Dhatu - Sharirika Wasthu - Relics of Buddha, Paribhogika Wastu objects used by Buddha - MahaBodhi - The Asatu Bo tree which provided shade and shelter to Gauthama Bodhisattva to attain Enlightenment and Uddesika Wastu - illustrative objects -Buddha Rupa - statues of Buddha are the three items venerated by Buddhists.
On the advice of Arahant Mahinda Maha Thera King Devanampiyatissa had sent envoys to his counterpart in India requesting him to send Arahant Sanghamitta Theri to establish Mehini Sasna - the Order of ...