THE ARRIVAL OF BUDDHISM TO SRI LANKA Women's Ring

247 B.C. - BUDDHISM WAS INTRODUCED to Sri Lanka by Arahat Mahinda Thero. From that moment, the lotus flower became a sacred symbol of purity, wisdom, and enlightenment in Sri Lankan Buddhist art and culture. The arrival of Buddhism was more than a spiritual awakening — it was the beginning of a cultural transformation that continues to shine through generations. The lotus, rising pure and beautiful from the depths, became a timeless emblem of the path to enlightenment.