“The style of the main stupa at the wat is derived from Singhalese art around the same time as Singhalese Theravada Buddhism.”

“This was also the period in which Buddhism spread throughout China, arriving by way of India.”

“It is through vipassana that one can attain Nirvana, the Absolute or the Goal of Buddhism.”

“Therefore what is meant by Buddhahood is the recognition and realization of the complete purity of the mind.”

“The words placed in the mouth of the founder when he attained to Buddhahood tell their own tale.”

“The Buddha resided there in the sixth and ninth 412 years of his Buddhahood, and probably visited the place at other times.”

“Our mental and physical deeds, both positive and negative, accumulate in what Buddhists call karma.”

“Followers of Jain religion and a sect of Buddhists are known to propagate the teachings of non-violence and strictly avoid eating meat.”

“By that token, Buddhists and Jains, Dravidians and Aryans were all included.”