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The International Buddhist Museum is a must-see for anyone interested in Buddhism or Asian history. It's housed in a beautiful Victorian-era building that was once the palace of a Kandyan king, and the exhibits cover the history and spread of Buddhism from its origins in India to its present-day practice in countries around the world. The museum is well-organized and easy to navigate, and the exhibits are well-curated and informative. There are artifacts from all over Asia, including statues, paintings, manuscripts, and textiles. There's also a section on the history of Buddhism in Sri Lanka, which is particularly interesting given the country's long and rich Buddhist tradition. I was particularly impressed by the museum's collection of Buddhist art. There are some truly stunning pieces on display, including a large statue of the Buddha from Afghanistan and a collection of beautiful Tibetan thangkas. The museum is open daily from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm, and admission is SR 2000. It's located in the heart of Kandy, just a short walk from the Temple of the Tooth Relic. Here are some additional things to keep in mind: The museum can get crowded, especially on weekends and holidays. If you want to avoid the crowds, try to visit early in the morning or later in the afternoon. There is no photography allowed inside the museum. There is a gift shop on the ground floor where you can buy souvenirs (reasonable price). Overall, I highly recommend the International Buddhist Museum to anyone visiting Kandy. It's a great place to learn about Buddhism and its rich history and culture.

Monzer Bouwadi (Monzer.b.)Monzer Bouwadi (Monzer.b.)
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Located close to the Temple of the Tooth, inside the royal palace complex, The International Buddhist Museum is a complete knowledge base and a showcase of the spread of Buddhism throughout Asia. It is one of the famous religious places to visit in Sri Lanka. There are separate rooms dedicated to different countries illustrating Buddhism in that location. There are photographs, models and gigantic statues which portray the spread and influence of Buddhism on people in various places. Location: Close to Temple of Tooth, Kandy Highlights: To get a better knowledge about the spread of Buddhism displayed here one can opt for a free audio guide which is available at the ticket counter or can opt for a tourist guide at 1070LKR who explains the whole location. Do wear covered clothes from shoulder to toe and remove the shoes. There’s an elevator in the Museum which allows disabled visitors to access the Museum. Time: 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM Price: Approximate price starts from 1070 LKR per adult

Dasun MadhurangaDasun Madhuranga
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Sri Dalada Maligawa kandy has established the International Buddhist Museum (IBM) to showcase the expand of the Buddhism throughout the Asia and rest of the world.This is the only museum which demonstrates the expanding of Buddhism all around the world. By the 2600th year of the sambuddatva jayanthi,the Buddha dhamma has developed its status from the simple philosophy of the lifestyle of mankind enunciated in early Buddhist thought to highly developed ritualistic religious system. From its birth place, India, Buddhism as a religion, has spread to different parts of Asia, South – East and far East. While the message of the Buddha is currently being perused in the wide context in the modern world. It is interesting to note the different systems followed in the practice of Buddhism, both Theravada and Mahayana, by the respective countries.

Aathif AarifeenAathif Aarifeen
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My Google Review # 000028. This is one place which gives you a 360 degrees perspective on how the concept of Buddhism spread globally, how it is practiced differently in various geographies etc. The museum is designed in a manner that between the entrance and exit points, all the blocks are kept and you have to - by default - pass through them. Each block showcases the details of Buddhism in a different country and its practices inbuilt over there. There is no photography allowed inside. The souvenir shop - run by the trust/ government - provides the best priced items to shop for. This is my experience after staying in different parts of this country for 12 days. Date of Experience : March 2019.

Nithin M AgarwalNithin M Agarwal
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The premises is the old Kandy court complex. You can experience the Buddhist culture in different countries through this. It is interesting to note the different systems followed in the practice of Buddhism, both Theravada and Mahayana, by the respective countries. Sri Dalada Maligawa kandy has established the International Buddhist Museum (IBM) to showcase the expand of the Buddhism throughout the Asia and rest of the world.This is the only museum which demonstrates the expanding of Buddhism all around the world.

Melanie WMelanie W
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After the Temple of the Tooth the Museum is the next stop in this complex. As their web site states Sri Dalada Maligawa kandy has established the International Buddhist Museum (IBM) to showcase the expand of the Buddhism throughout the Asia and rest of the world. This is the only museum which demonstrates the expanding of Buddhism all around the world. We spent some time here and the information is very interesting and informative.

Ross DanielsRoss Daniels
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International Buddhist Museum is the world's first International Buddhist Museum. It is located next to the National Museum of Kandy and Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, Sri Lanka.

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