The Tampitaviharas of Sri Lanka focuses on one distinctive Buddhist architectural practice from pre-modern Sri Lanka ? the construction of Buddha image-houses on elevated wooden platforms supported by stone pillars. As a centre of Buddhism, Sri Lanka has a rich tradition of erec…
<I>The Tämpiṭavihāras of Sri Lanka</i> focuses on one distinctive Buddhist architectural practice from pre-modern Sri Lanka - the construction of Buddha image-houses on elevated wooden platforms supported by stone pillars. As a centre of Buddhism, Sri Lanka has a rich tradition …