Every year, on the full moon day of the lunar calendar in November, Buddhists all over the island nation of Sri Lanka memorial ceremony ni Sanghamitta Presbyterian, was the priestess with the brother of Mrs. Elder Mahinda brought Buddhism passed into island more than 2,300 years ago, in the reign of King Tissa Davanampiya . Another important thing worth noting is that when he Mahinda preaching at Anuradhapura area, majority of lay listeners settles legal center devoted to women and civilians in the Royal . The event which continues to this day, some women lay participation in Buddhist ceremonies always outnumber laymen. After hearing the Mahinda preached Presbyterian, Queen Anula, wife of the Viceroy Mahanaga, distribution center where members of the teachings of the Buddha and expressed the desire to become an ordained monks-ni. Upon learning of this intention, he told the king that Mahinda accordance with monastic discipline, he can not ordain women. He suggested sending a letter to King Asoka (Ashoka) of origin Maurya, India, King Asoka sent the request of the king's daughter ni Presbyterian Sanghamitta island and bring to a branch of the Bodhi tree at Bodhi Gaya, where Buddha attained enlightenment.
At the time, relations between the two very nice court, Devanampiya king Tissa should not hesitate to send an official to the city as he Arittha Pataliputra (now Patna) of Indian Origin to meet Asoka convey words 's request. At first, Asoka reluctant to send his daughter to be a missionary overseas, but because Sanghamitta Presbyterian ni king insisted she lets go of the zodiac positive, so ultimately, Asoka agree .
A union-monks and nuns go along with her Sanghamitta boat, sail to the island, carrying the Bodhi tree branch with the guidance of the Arittha. This is a job Sanghamitta her brave, because at that time, when people are still prejudiced despised women Sanghamitta she had enough energy and courage to make the journey across the sea full of dangers , without royalty go to protect her. At Jambukolapattana port (this port is Pedro, Jaffna peninsula), king of the island with a large Elder Mahinda and the Buddhists have welcomed the elders with nuns nuns from India to carry branches Bodhi.
The king held a welcome ceremony very solemn and very populous them have joined the mission to bring this branch to the capital Anuradhapura. The journey lasted 14 days by road. This branch is planted in a garden Mahamegha sanctuary. From that day to this, during the past 23 centuries, kings and people to the island nation of Sri Lanka continue to preserve, protect and respect you Bodhi tree as a national treasure. Ancient Bodhi is now regarded as one of the oldest ancient world.
Elder ni Sanghamitta made a most important work in the island nation is ordained and guided practice for the Queen and the ladies Anuladevi after this position she left home with. Since then, Sri Lanka nuns was established and lasted about 1000 years.
According to Chinese historical sources, the nuns also sent the monks and nuns-ocean boat trips to China to establish nuns in that country, and from China has extended to the international other countries in East Asia to this day. Elder Sanghamitta ni stay in the island nation, continues the work of preaching, the spread of Buddhism and died there. She is a brave example for the nuns, did not hesitate to venture out to remote places for spreading the Dharma. She is also the first female ambassador in modern diplomatic history, has been a Head of State sent the invitation of a Führer other. To this day, women in particular and Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Buddhism in general and to record the sincere praise of Mrs. merit. END=VIETNAMESE TRANSLATE ENGLISH BY=THICH CHAN TANH.THE MIND OF ENLIGHTMENT.WORLD VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST ORDER=VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=GOLDEN LOTUS MONASTERY=AUSTRALIA,SYDNEY.26/3/2014.NAM MO SAKYAMUNI BUDDHA.( 3 TIMES ).
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