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[[Avalokiteshvara]], in [[Sri Lanka]] he is known as [[Natha-deva]] (often mistakenly confused with [[Maitreya]], the [[Buddha]] yet to come). | [[Avalokiteshvara]], in [[Sri Lanka]] he is known as [[Natha-deva]] (often mistakenly confused with [[Maitreya]], the [[Buddha]] yet to come). | ||
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| + | [[Natha]] is the only purely [[Buddhist]] god of the four protectors of Kandy, and his [[temple]] is the oldest structure in the city, dating from sometime in the 14th century. [[Sri Lanka]]’s [[Natha]] corresponds to [[Avalokitesvara]], who is an [[enlightened]] being that encompasses all the [[compassion]] in the [[world]]. | ||
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| + | The [[Natha]] [[temple]] is one of the most important in Kandy, only eclipsed by the Temple of the Tooth. Because of the [[god]]’s importance, new Kings of Kandy were obligated to appear here to claim a name, before ascending to the throne. The main shrine | ||
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[[Category:Kamadhatu]] | [[Category:Kamadhatu]] | ||
Revision as of 19:09, 7 August 2013
Nathadeva A name given to Visnu as the protector (natha) of Ceylon.
Natha-deva
Natha deva
Avalokiteshvara, in Sri Lanka he is known as Natha-deva (often mistakenly confused with Maitreya, the Buddha yet to come).
Natha is the only purely Buddhist god of the four protectors of Kandy, and his temple is the oldest structure in the city, dating from sometime in the 14th century. Sri Lanka’s Natha corresponds to Avalokitesvara, who is an enlightened being that encompasses all the compassion in the world.
The Natha temple is one of the most important in Kandy, only eclipsed by the Temple of the Tooth. Because of the god’s importance, new Kings of Kandy were obligated to appear here to claim a name, before ascending to the throne. The main shrine
