Mahavamsa
Proper noun
Meaning
Mahavamsa
(Buddhism) Epic poem recounting the history of ancient Ceylon.
Examples
The Mahavamsa concludes that Elara gained his miraculous powers only because he freed himself from the guilt of walking in the path of evil.
Sri Lanka An early mention of the planting of coconuts is found in the Mahavamsa during the reign of Agrabodhi II around 589 AD.
The Mahavamsa also describes the Buddha visiting Sri Lanka three times.