BUDDHIST ENVOYS FROM CEYLON

257 king that they could not find any place in India where they could stay in comfort. King Meghavarna recog- nized the justice of the complaint, and resolved to remedy the grievance by founding a monastery at which TEMPLE AT BODH OAYA WITH BO-TREE. his subjects, when on pilgrimage to the holy places, should find adequate and suitable accommodation. He accordingly despatched a mission to Samudragupta laden with the gems for which Ceylon has always been renowned, and other valuable gifts, and requested per-