Sambodhi Pagoda Temple — Attraction in Colombo

I will cherish my visit here forever! Its away from the busy city and near the port. I arrived and was greeted by the most wonderful ladies who saw me praying in front of Buddah. They said they were so happy to see a tourist practice worship. Being locals, they informed me they visit every day before work and were close friends it seemed, so beautiful to see! They even gave me a candle and incense to burn! I was able to sweep the bodhi tree area which I believe is done to show respect to the spirits of the tree. After I was done, the ladies were praying but pointed me towards a room where there was a large Buddah and I was able to show worship in complete peace.

Finally, I asked them if I was able to visit the Stupa, they pointed me to the right direction and it was a super spiritual and enlightening experience! The elevator was not working but for the best, I climbed the stairs to the top which was super peaceful and humbling. When I got to the top and walked inside the Stupa, I was truly blown away. There was 360 depictions an imagery of lord Buddhas life, despite not being of any religion, I enjoy showing worship and learning about religions, this was truly so amazing to learn about. So colourful and truly a mesmerizing experience. I recommended it to some other tourists and would do the same for anyone else visiting.

You will also have a wicked view of the city and port from the top.

You can see the Colombo lighthouse on your way and after your visit, the Colombo port maritime museum which is right next to the temple. 10/10 would recommend, so quiet...

Sambodhi Chaithya is a Buddhist Temple with a very unique and interesting architecture. Located within the harbor of Colombo, it stands on a two diagonally intersecting concrete arches that are 11 stories (33 m) tall.

The white stupa is bell-shaped, as opposed to the more commonly used dome-shape in modern Sri Lankan architecture, and placed on a square one-story platform balanced on the center of the arches and supported by four struts. The stupa alone is 47m (154 feet) tall, including the conical spire and jeweled pinnacle on top.

A stupa is called a chaithya when it’s built combined with a preaching hall; in other words if it’s a place where Buddhism is taught to many students. In the case of Sambodhi Chaithya, the hall lies beneath stupa – within the one story platform. This platform has four rooms, all representing a single-roomed solitary spiritual cultivation abode usually located in forests, but here it has been customized to a port-city setting for those who wish to...

Sambodhi Chaithya Stupa

Sambodhi Chaithya (also sometimes called Buddha Jayanthi Chaithya) is a stupa, a Buddhist shrine, built with reinforced concrete. The stupa is located in Colombo Harbour, Sri Lanka. It was designed by renowned Sri Lankan engineer A. N. S. Kulasinghe and construction began in 1956 to commemorate the Sambuddhatva jayanthi by the Colombo Port Commission and completed by the Colombo Port Authority. Built on a platform supported by two interlocking arches, the stupa is place above the Marine Drive at the entrance of the Colombo Harbour. This main road leading to the harbour has since been renamed Chaithya Road after the stupa . The walkway...