It is worthwhile to throw some light on an
ancient king of Sri Lanka, who is described as a "Mind of Virtue and an
Ocean of Gems" in the Mahavamsa. Buddhadasa was a King of Anuradhapura, whose reign lasted from 341 to 370 AD. He was preceded by his
father Jettha Tissa and was
succeeded by his son Upatissa. King Buddhadasa is mentioned in the Mahavamsa as a house for compassion. His
rule was marked by the philosophy of Dasarajadharma
imposed...
