Origins of Sinhalese and Sri Lankan Tamils
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Theravada Buddhism: from the 3rd century BC
The most formative event in Sri Lanka's long history is the arrival of Buddhism in the 3rd century BC. This island is the furthest outpost and the most lasting achievement of the missionary efforts of the emperor Asoka.
The Sinhalese of Sri Lanka have remained faithful to Asoka's religion - the only people of the subcontinent to do so. They are still adherents of Theravada, the first and simpler form of Buddhism. In the sacred temple at Kandy there is no crowd of sculpted demigods to distract the pilgrim. The only holy thing here is a tooth. But it is, so they say, the tooth of Buddha himself, smuggled to Sri Lanka from India in the 4th century AD, hidden in the folds of the long dark hair of a princess.
Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa: 3rd c. BC - 13th c. AD
At the time of the conversion of the ruling family to Buddhism, in the 3rd century BC, the capital city is Anuradhapura in the north of the island. This becomes the first Buddhist centre of Sri Lanka, characterized by the massive dome-shaped stupas (also known as dagobas) which are built to contain sacred relics.
The monks here tend a sacred pipal tree, believed to be grown from a branch of the very tree under which Buddha found enlightenment. The branch of Buddha's tree, they say, was sent by Asoka himself as a precious gift to Sri Lanka.
The main threat to the Buddhist kingdoms of Sri Lanka is raids across the sea from the Tamil rulers of south India. The intruders differ from the inhabitants of Sri Lanka in two respects - in language (Tamil is Dravidian, Sinhalese is Indo-European) and in religion (the Tamils are Hindu).
In the first millennium of the Christian era the raiders are successfully resisted. But the pressures causes Anuradhapura to be progressively abandoned, from the 8th century, in favour of Polonnaruwa further to the south. At Polonnaruwa (itself deserted in the 13th century) a glorious past is revealed in the gigantic stone Buddhas seated or reclining in the jungle, carved from solid outcrops of rock.
Kandy and Kotte: 12th - 16th century
In the 12th century Tamil rulers finally establish a permanent Hindu presence in the north of the island. Buddhist Sri Lanka shrinks further south again. By the 15th century there are two related Buddhist kingdoms: one is based in Kandy in the hilly centre of the island; the other occupies a new palace at Kotte, a place surrounded by swampy lagoons a little inland from Colombo, by now a thriving harbour used by Arab traders.
HISTORY OF SRI LANKA
The most formative event in Sri Lanka's long history is the arrival of Buddhism in the 3rd century BC. This island is the furthest outpost and the most lasting achievement of the missionary efforts of the emperor Asoka.
The Sinhalese of Sri Lanka have remained faithful to Asoka's religion - the only people of the subcontinent to do so. They are still adherents of Theravada, the first and simpler form of Buddhism. In the sacred temple at Kandy there is no crowd of sculpted demigods to distract the pilgrim. The only holy thing here is a tooth. But it is, so they say, the tooth of Buddha himself, smuggled to Sri Lanka from India in the 4th century AD, hidden in the folds of the long dark hair of a princess.
Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa: 3rd c. BC - 13th c. AD
At the time of the conversion of the ruling family to Buddhism, in the 3rd century BC, the capital city is Anuradhapura in the north of the island. This becomes the first Buddhist centre of Sri Lanka, characterized by the massive dome-shaped stupas (also known as dagobas) which are built to contain sacred relics.
The monks here tend a sacred pipal tree, believed to be grown from a branch of the very tree under which Buddha found enlightenment. The branch of Buddha's tree, they say, was sent by Asoka himself as a precious gift to Sri Lanka.
The main threat to the Buddhist kingdoms of Sri Lanka is raids across the sea from the Tamil rulers of south India. The intruders differ from the inhabitants of Sri Lanka in two respects - in language (Tamil is Dravidian, Sinhalese is Indo-European) and in religion (the Tamils are Hindu).
In the first millennium of the Christian era the raiders are successfully resisted. But the pressures causes Anuradhapura to be progressively abandoned, from the 8th century, in favour of Polonnaruwa further to the south. At Polonnaruwa (itself deserted in the 13th century) a glorious past is revealed in the gigantic stone Buddhas seated or reclining in the jungle, carved from solid outcrops of rock.
Kandy and Kotte: 12th - 16th century
In the 12th century Tamil rulers finally establish a permanent Hindu presence in the north of the island. Buddhist Sri Lanka shrinks further south again. By the 15th century there are two related Buddhist kingdoms: one is based in Kandy in the hilly centre of the island; the other occupies a new palace at Kotte, a place surrounded by swampy lagoons a little inland from Colombo, by now a thriving harbour used by Arab traders.
HISTORY OF SRI LANKA
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Buddhism was introduced into the island by the missionary son of Ashoka in the reign of King Devanampiyatissa 3rd
cent. BC. Ashoka is credited to have given birth to Buddhist Architecture in India. An examination of the early forms of
Buddhist buildings in India would therefore be necessary to an understanding of the history of Architecture in Sri Lanka
as well. We also have three sources from which we can date the Architectural remains of Sri Lanka.
THE HISTORY OF BUDDHIST ARCHITECTURE IN SRI LANKA
cent. BC. Ashoka is credited to have given birth to Buddhist Architecture in India. An examination of the early forms of
Buddhist buildings in India would therefore be necessary to an understanding of the history of Architecture in Sri Lanka
as well. We also have three sources from which we can date the Architectural remains of Sri Lanka.
THE HISTORY OF BUDDHIST ARCHITECTURE IN SRI LANKA
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Many wrong info about LTTEs are posted by this poster. grt, he will get a "Grand Liar" award from SLA intelligence.
To All Indian Posters including Ray, Amit and Karthiksri,
Even though, many asked Heinzgud to stop propaganda and lies, he/she is still doing more and more. Now you can clearly understand the dominant characters and lie-centric sinhala culture. Please request that racist to change the thread title as "Answering Sinhala propaganda - The origin of sinhala lies". Even in the forum they are trying to dominate others views and keep on posting lies, i am really wondering how the lankan tamils survive in their country. very pathetic. if there is a next birth, god should send them to peaceful/safety/non-racist nation like My INDIA, where any one can be a president (muslim, christian or even an Italian)
But i can see another gaddafi's (and his supporters, racists propaganda liars) death in SL in very near future, by the hands of tamils.
I think, we are wasting time by answering an established propaganda. Let the time to reply them. it may take some years or even decades, but it will happen.
I pray to god, LTTE should strike again in political ways and non-violence modes against SL govt. BTW, i am forced to change my avtar after handling this racist sinhala man.
My last words in this forum is: VAAZGHA TAMIL, VELGA TAMIZHELZHAM (Long-live tamil and Rise of Tamil Elzham nation)
To All Indian Posters including Ray, Amit and Karthiksri,
Even though, many asked Heinzgud to stop propaganda and lies, he/she is still doing more and more. Now you can clearly understand the dominant characters and lie-centric sinhala culture. Please request that racist to change the thread title as "Answering Sinhala propaganda - The origin of sinhala lies". Even in the forum they are trying to dominate others views and keep on posting lies, i am really wondering how the lankan tamils survive in their country. very pathetic. if there is a next birth, god should send them to peaceful/safety/non-racist nation like My INDIA, where any one can be a president (muslim, christian or even an Italian)
But i can see another gaddafi's (and his supporters, racists propaganda liars) death in SL in very near future, by the hands of tamils.
I think, we are wasting time by answering an established propaganda. Let the time to reply them. it may take some years or even decades, but it will happen.
I pray to god, LTTE should strike again in political ways and non-violence modes against SL govt. BTW, i am forced to change my avtar after handling this racist sinhala man.
My last words in this forum is: VAAZGHA TAMIL, VELGA TAMIZHELZHAM (Long-live tamil and Rise of Tamil Elzham nation)
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Does fronts unite like that in TN???? This is clear dictatorship! Prabha only wanted to rule the Tamil like former kings he's a narcissist like Hitler! Prove me wrong Mister!!!! LTTE only had eliminat the Tamil intellects like Neelam Thiruchelwam and the rests followed LTTE for the fear of weapons!
Because we are alos ethinically related to North India and also we related to indigenous population called Yaksa, Naga and Deva
HAHAHAHA! Ok Mr so why Thailand ain't have a language related to North Indian??? Aren't you the one suggested that Tamils turns into Buddhism were called Sinhalese????
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Dear Mr. prakashbioc you have given me a golden opportunity to show to the world how brainwashed mind works! You have no reasoning capacity........ This clearly shows that you have no more ideas to post! Even if you claim that I lie........ Be a hero and stand up to it! I want ppl like you so I can show the world that what TN ppl is propagating to mourn for their slain hero! Our Tamil ppl are no fools like most TN ppl.......... who worship movie stars! (no hard feelings) they'll change the Gadaffi by ballet if they want to!
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Hienzgud,
I am openly WARNING you that you cannot use epithets and undertake personal attacks (such as USEFUL IDIOT).
We have given you enough room to understand the way a forum works.
You are abusing the decency extended you us.
Let me not have to caution you again.
Be suitably advised.
I am openly WARNING you that you cannot use epithets and undertake personal attacks (such as USEFUL IDIOT).
We have given you enough room to understand the way a forum works.
You are abusing the decency extended you us.
Let me not have to caution you again.
Be suitably advised.
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Dear Mr. Ray...................... 
Why you neglected this part.....................
Island of the Sinhalese
The large island off the southern tip of the Indian subcontinent is occupied by hunter-gatherers until the arrival, in the 6th century BC, of the Sinhalese - a tribal group of Indo-Europeans which has moved south through India.
These people give the island the name by which it has been known throughout most of history: Sinhaladwipa, meaning 'island of the Sinhalese', which becomes Ceylon in English. The name of the country is changed to Sri Lanka ('beautiful island') when it becomes a republic in 1972.
Read more: HISTORY OF SRI LANKA
However it's bit wrong................... Sinhalese are mixture of South Indian, North Indian and indigenous population................
Here's a soft proof for that
A Typical Tamil person
A Typical Tamil person (who Sinhalese called ARIYA SINHALA)
See the difference........................ Tamil ppl tend to have a more rounded face while Sinhalese ppl have more pointed face...... This is not mandatory but roughly constant.
Why you neglected this part.....................Island of the Sinhalese
The large island off the southern tip of the Indian subcontinent is occupied by hunter-gatherers until the arrival, in the 6th century BC, of the Sinhalese - a tribal group of Indo-Europeans which has moved south through India.
These people give the island the name by which it has been known throughout most of history: Sinhaladwipa, meaning 'island of the Sinhalese', which becomes Ceylon in English. The name of the country is changed to Sri Lanka ('beautiful island') when it becomes a republic in 1972.
Read more: HISTORY OF SRI LANKA
However it's bit wrong................... Sinhalese are mixture of South Indian, North Indian and indigenous population................
Here's a soft proof for that
A Typical Tamil person
A Typical Tamil person (who Sinhalese called ARIYA SINHALA)
See the difference........................ Tamil ppl tend to have a more rounded face while Sinhalese ppl have more pointed face...... This is not mandatory but roughly constant.
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No absolutely not!
An exception?
1. There is a radical difference between situation in Tamilnadu and Sri Lanka. Here people are masters of their destiny, there in Sri Lanka people are being harassed and murdered on linguistic and ethnic basis. LTTE was born because Sri Lanka provides breeding ground for such activities.
2. Racial and Linguistic origins of Sinhalas is none of our concern, just live and let live.
3. WIKI: The Thai alphabet is derived from the Old Khmer script (Thai: à¸à¸±à¸à¸‚ระเขมร, akkhara khamen), which is a southern Brahmic style of writing called Vatteluttu. Vatteluttu was also commonly referred to as the Pallava script by scholars of Southeast Asian studies such as George Coedes. According to tradition it was created in 1283 by King Ramkhamhaeng the Great.
Sinhalas aren't related to North Indians, I am not debating your origins, I am just telling you that your people don't belong here, and North Indians find it hard to relate to you.
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No dude I can give you hell a lot examples in our cricket teamWhat's that supposed to mean ? Going by this logic, more than half of your cricket team must be Tamil
I am a North Indian and I cannot relate to you neither on the basis of looks, nor on the basis of attitude. Cut this crap.
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Stop making yourselves a laughing stock. There is not much difference facially to distinguish tamilian (or even many indians) to srilankan. More or less they look similar.
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1. There is also radical difference between Colombo inhabited Tamils and Jaffna inhabited Tamils why is that????
Can you guess that????
2. Well it is a concern here, if you can't prove it then you can't justify the Tamil cause!
3. I don't mentioned about Thai alphabet but the Language! Don't troll!
P.S It is hard to believe that Beyonce is related to African people!
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Answer my questions don't run away!!!!
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