This was a day that marks a turning point in the annals of history for Sri Lankans and Buddhists worldwide.
At the 55th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, Bhikkhu Kleppe Ariyamagga, a Norwegian Buddhist monk of Sri Lankan origin, unveiled a groundbreaking revelation. He asserted that Dam̆badiva, the ancient state where Buddha was born and lived, is located within the current borders of Sri Lanka. This challenges the narratives about Buddhism’s origins established by the British colonial regime in the 19th century.
“Bhikkhu Ariyamagga’s declaration has laid bare a colonial-era distortion of historical records by the British, who systematically obscured the ethnic and religious identities of the Sinhala people. This was achieved by manipulating maps, wrongly demarcating ancient townships in the Indian subcontinent. Consequently, the ancient state of Dam̆badiva, revered as the Buddha’s homeland, was misleadingly attributed to India. However, Bhikkhu Ariyamagga’s research asserts that Dam̆badiva’s true location lies within the current borders of Sri Lanka.”
Despite facing systematic rejections in his quest for justice through legal channels in the United Kingdom and Sri Lanka, Bhikkhu Kleppe Ariyamagga’s determination remains unshaken. His exhaustive scientific research now firmly establishes Dam̆badiva’s rightful place within Sri Lanka.”
In a powerful conclusion, Bhikkhu Ariyamagga called upon the UN Human Rights Council not just to acknowledge, but to act, demanding the correction of these historical injustices. This claim is not just about reclaiming a tarnished heritage but is seen as essential for global spiritual harmony.”
Furthermore, the impact of this revelation reaches far beyond the scope of Buddhist history alone. Ariyakammattana’s comprehensive research indicates that the geographical location known as Janbuddeepa in the sacred texts of Buddhism, Jainism, and Hinduism, and referred to as Paradis in the Torah, Christian Bible, and the Quran, corresponds to regions within upper hill area of the contemporary Sri Lanka. This groundbreaking discovery suggests a rediscovery of the primal birthplace of humanity on this planet.
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