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Authenticating ancient history of Sri Lanka
Dr. Ananda Guruge speaks of his recent research on the recorded ancient history of Sri Lanka Fifth century CE was a period of significant Sino-Sri Lankan relations
in the field of Buddhism. The highlights were the visit of Fa-hian, the
mission of Sri Lankan nuns led by Devasara to establish the Bhikkhuni
Sasana in China, and the translation of the Mahisasaka Vinaya by a Fa-hian
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