Mahayana Sri Lanka
Deities

Mahayana Sri Lanka

Mahayana Buddhism

Status · Anusandhāna
Source · Tier 3
Tradition · Buddhist
Period · Ancient

Mahayana Deities

Mahayana in Sri Lanka

Overview

Sri Lanka historically had Mahayana influence, though Theravada became dominant.

Key Deities:

  • Avalokiteshvara (local forms)
  • Maitreya
  • Tara (local forms)

Source: Buddhist texts

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