The Dathavansa or The History of the Tooth Relic of Gotama Buddha

The Dathavansa, also known as The History of the Tooth Relic of Gotama Buddha, is a book written by Swamy, Mutu Coomara. It is a historical account of the journey of the sacred tooth relic of the Buddha, which is considered to be one of the most important relics in Buddhism. The book traces the origins of the tooth relic, its discovery, and its journey from India to Sri Lanka, where it is currently enshrined in the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy. The author also provides a detailed account of the various kings and rulers who protected the relic over the centuries, and the rituals and ceremonies associated with its worship. The book is considered to be an important source of information for scholars and historians interested in the history of Buddhism, and is a valuable addition to the literature on the subject.1874. A translation of the history of the tooth-relic of Buddha. It was the belief of the Buddhists that ascendancy in the island belonged to those who had the possession of it, and for some time it was found necessary to humor them in this belief.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.