Sri Lanka 1956 Sambuddha Jayanti 2500th Anniversary Set

Sri Lanka · 1956 · 5c, 4c, 10c, 15c Ceylon Cents

This set of four stamps commemorates the 2500th anniversary of the Buddha's passing, known as Sambuddha Jayanti. The designs feature significant Buddhist symbols and historical events, including the arrival of Arahant Mahinda, the Dharma Chakra, the Hand of Peace (Abhaya Mudra), and a globe encircled by the Dharma Chakra.

Issued in 1956, these stamps celebrate the Sambuddha Jayanti, marking 2500 years since the Parinirvana of Gautama Buddha. This event holds immense religious and cultural significance for Buddhists worldwide, particularly in Sri Lanka, which has a rich Buddhist heritage.