The Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple is a delight. It is located on a narrow lane that features many Buddhist temples built by other Buddhist countries, and Sri Lanka indeed is the land of the Buddha. The temple is well-lit, and when we visited, they were holding a ceremony where monks were singing hymns and preaching sermons to a large gathering of men and women, most of whom were dressed in white—either in white sarees or white robes. There were also Sri Lankan dancers and musicians playing and singing songs, and I managed to snap some photos of them.
Jambudvipa – Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple
The inner rooms and chambers housed a huge golden Buddha statue, with many high priests and monks sitting and chatting in the various other rooms of the building. The walls were covered with photographs of great saints and monks who had been patrons of the temple.
The temple also symbolizes peace and solidarity between India and Sri Lanka.
Cambodia Monastery
As the name suggests, this is a temple built by the country of Cambodia to honor the Buddha. It is very unique because the entire temple and complex are made from white stone and marble, and it has a beautiful tapering roof that makes the temple stand out. When I entered the Cambodian Monastery, I was greeted by a monk in yellow robes who was happy to be photographed. The temple is also home to a huge golden Buddha statue that stands out due to the beauty and calmness of the Buddha’s face.
After its construction, the monastery was operated by the Indo-Khmer Theravada Buddhist Monastery Trust, founded in 2005. It was built to showcase Cambodian tradition. The single-room central shrine is elevated on a raised plinth, surrounded by a colonnade with marble capitals and colorful kinnara holding up the roof. The finishes of the temple use the traditional Cambodian color palette of beige, brick red, and gold.
The temple is open from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM for rituals and prayer ceremonies.
