The sleeping Buddha

Category: Sense of Place

 

Photo and caption by Virginia Cortina

The Kelaniya temple, built around the tree where Buddha reached enlightment, is the home of one of the few sleeping Buddhas in the world; i was impressed by the peace and faith that could be felt there.

Location: Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

 

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