Established adjacent to the historic Ghositarama monastery ruins in Kosambi, where the Buddha spent multiple rain retreats and preached the Dhamma.
Comfortable, clean, and secure accommodation facilities designed to host up to 250 pilgrims visiting the sacred sites of India.
Providing free primary education, books, meals, and support to local underprivileged kids through an Indian government-approved school.
Sri Lankaramaya Buddha Vihar stands in the historical city of Kosambi (modern-day Kaushambi), India. The temple was founded in August 2005 by Ven. Dr. Talammahara Siri Visuddhi Nayaka Thero when he purchased a small plot of land in the name of the Ananda Bodhi Society of India, building a modest shelter.
With the generous support of local communities and international Buddhist devotees, this project has transformed into a fully equipped temple complex. Today, it stands as a symbol of regional friendship, spiritual refuge, and humanitarian care.
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Published: August 03, 2026 | Kaushambi, India
A direct roadways bus service has been launched between Kaushambi (Kosambi) and Sarnath by the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC). Devotees, Buddhist followers, and general travelers can now travel directly between these two sacred locations without intermediate vehicle changes.
The manager of Lankaram Buddha Vihar (Sri Lankaramaya), Ven. Talammahara Siri Visuddhi Mahathero, marked this milestone by distributing sweets at the bus terminal to devotees and transit staff, expressing gratitude for this highly convenient service.
Pilgrims visiting Sri Lankaramaya can now take this direct bus to visit Sarnath (where Buddha preached his first sermon) with ease and safety.
A glimpse of the serene life and activities at Sri Lankaramaya.