Germans saw Ceylon as the Mecca of Buddhism
Tuesday, February 24th, 2026German Dharmaduta Society During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many German intellectuals and seekers viewed British occupied Ceylon (modern-day Sri Lanka) as the “Mecca of Buddhism”. This fascination was driven by several key factors: Bhiksuni Dr. Bich Lien. A former beauty queen ordained in 2006, she is recognized for supporting the Berlin Vihara and […]
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