Seema Malaka, Buddhist temple on Beira Lake, Colombo, Sri Lanka
The temple complex comprises three connected platforms with Buddha statues, extending over the water through raised wooden walkways and meditation pavilions.
Geoffrey Bawa rebuilt the temple in 1976 after the original structure from the 1890s sank into Beira Lake due to foundation issues.
The temple serves as a meditation center for monks from Gangaramaya Temple, where they perform ordination ceremonies and study Buddhist scriptures.
Visitors need to remove shoes before entering the temple platforms, and the site remains open daily from sunrise to sunset for meditation.
The temple structure floats above water on concrete platforms, creating reflections that change with sunlight throughout the day.
Location: Colombo
GPS coordinates: 6.91686,79.85464
Latest update: May 12, 2025 23:10
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