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1 review of Jayanthi Viharaya

A good place to observe the daily life of a monks

Jayanthi Vihara is a temple in Anuradhapura, the ancient royal capital of Sri Lanka. The place was built more recently, and functions as a Buddhist temple and school. All Buddhists aspires to be monks. The little monks do not have to be monks all their lives, and in general it's a way for them to get a free education, food and shelter for 18 years. The temple is in an educational program in collaboration with NGOs to teach English and other general things. It is a good place to observe the daily life of a monks and Buddhist teachings.

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