Books
From historic novels to contemporary literature, there is plenty to read about Sri Lanka. Authors Michael Ondaatje, Shyam Selvadurai, Carl Muler and Ashok Ferrey are just some of those who bring the country to life in their books. Discover the teardrop island from the pages of a novel before getting on the plane
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Maha Prajapathi Gothami
Maha Prajapathi Gothami
(SKU: LS600004F6) Mahāprajāpatī Gautamī was the aunt and stepmother of Siddhartha Gautama, who later became the Buddha. After Siddhartha left his royal life to seek enlightenment, Mahāprajāpatī became the first woman to be ordained as a Buddhist nun (bhikkhuni). She led the Bhikkhuni Sangha and played a crucial role in the early spread of Buddhism among women. Her story represents the Buddha's teachings on gender equality and continues to inspire women practitioners in the Buddhist tradition