The Mahávansi, the Rájá-Ratnácari, and the Rájávali, Vol. 1 of 3 (Classic Reprint): Forming the Sacred and Historical Books of Ceylon; Also, a ... of Buddhism: Translated from the Singhalese - Softcover

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Explore the sacred and historical heart of Buddhist Sri Lanka with a trusted translation. This volume presents key texts from the Mahawanse, the Rájá-Ratnácari, and the Rájávali, translated from Singhalese by Edward Upham. Learn how ancient chronicles and doctrinal treatises illuminate Ceylon’s Buddhist heritage.

The edition situates these works within a broader effort to bring Indian and Sri Lankan Buddhist lore to Western readers. It combines narrative history, ritual description, and doctrinal context in a single, accessible volume suitable for students, scholars, and general readers curious about Buddhism’s past and its enduring traditions in Sri Lanka.

• Delivers historical threads and religious context from early Sinhala chronicles


• Provides translation that helps readers engage with classic Buddhist texts


• Offers introductory material that frames the significance of these works


• Supports study of Southeast Asian religious history and literature

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