Samadhi

	Itinerary	Samadhi - a state of inner communion with the object of contemplation - is one of the ultimate stages of Buddhist spiritual practice. To this day, whether local Sri Lankans or visiting dignitaries, supplicants place flowers at the base of the divinely beautiful 5th century Samadhi Buddha statue, situated amongst the extensive remains of the ancient religious city of Anuradhapura. In the 12th century, after 1,000 years at Anuradhapura, the capital of Sri Lanka moved to Polonnaruwa where there is an eduring legacy of temples, rock carvings, monuments and reservoirs. These connect with the major temples of Burma and Indonesia, and speak of a vast spiritual history in Asia, of a divine grace in previous times. In addition, the countryside around these sites abounds with all forms of natural life, which, combined with the impact of the historical remains convey a profound experience of universal form. Those in reasonable shape should consider the deeply moving experience of the pilgrimage to the Temple at the top of Adam's Peak. Viewed at dawn, the panorama is of truly awe-inspiring proportions.
1.	Transfer from Chennai to Colombo.
2.	Visit Anuradhapura. Transfer to Pollonaruwa.
3.	Visit Sigirya Dambulla and Aukana Buddha.
4.	Visit Pollonaruwa.
5.	Transfer Columbo to Chennai.
Budget Includes International return flights Columbo - Chennai Singles from £224/$359 Sharing from ££184/$295