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Mahayana Sri Lanka

Mahayana Buddhism

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Gender: male

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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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"Mahayana Sri Lanka." ELGODS: Spiritual Encyclopedia of India, Deities, https://elgods.jambudweep.tech/explore/deities/mahayana-sri-lanka. Accessed August 22, 2026.

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