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Our dream is to make the rich historical heritage and modern life of Sri Lanka Buddhism accessible to followers of Buddha’s Dhamma and simply interested people from all over the world.

29/02/2020

Meditation in Sri Lanka

Friends, we begin a regular column with information about the practice of meditation in Sri Lanka. Our plans to show new and well-established places, introduce teachers and their philosophy. We hope this will be informative and will help you choose where to stop at the next retreat.
Let's start with the Siri Sugatha Thapowanaya Monastery, located near Kandy in the Victoria District of Digala Reservoir.
The temple is situated far from the main road in a vast area among trees and rocks.
Most Venerable Ampitiye Rahula Maha Thera the founder of the temple, to our great regret, died on February 17, 2020, at the age of 106. Numerous students and friends speak of him as a man with a big heart, zealously following the commandments of the Buddha and instructing his followers about the importance of Metta and modest life.
The Loku Hamuduruwo Venereble Ilvane Ananda Thera will continue the tradition and course of the teacher, hospitably welcome guests and conduct Dharma talks among parishioners.
The place is suitable for beginners to practice Vipassana. The temple has 5 separate rooms and several more are under construction. The new day begins with a wake up at 5 am and bathing, Vandana reading of sutras accompanied by a monk of the monastery, meditation, housekeeping, and breakfast. Then follow free time, a study of the Pali canon and lunch. In the evening, a meditation session, Vandana and tea.
Separately, we note Bhante Rakwane Gnanaseeha Thero, who often visits the monastery and speaks excellent Russian and English, in addition, he can discuss his experience and give instructions on Dharma.
A few kilometers east is the famous temple of Bambaragala Rajamaha Viharaya, built over 2-3 centuries BC. Beautiful views of the Victoria Dam and the tranquility of the surroundings will help you tune in to the fruitful practice of meditation.

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22/02/2020

Where to start the study of Buddhism? Surely, we all come across this issue when taking the first steps. Different schools, ancient canonical texts, interpretations of modern teachers can make you very confused. It’s hard to choose something particular.
The Buddha spoke of the Dharma as practical teaching, and probably the most effective personal experience will be.

Accepting time to become part of a community of followers at one of the Buddhist temples. Take a look at the world from another cultural tradition and try to understand how they perceive the surrounding world and its challenges, how they communicate with each other and pass on values to their children following the doctrine, how close and necessary their worldview is to you.

Each temple creates a unique cultural environment around itself, a place for dialogue between monasticism and parishioners, where urgent problems are solved. There are many temples, but the spirit of the teachings of Buddha unites them all.

One of the typical Buddhist temples of Theravada Sri Lanka is located in the mountains near Ratnapura. An abbot the respected Dhammisara Thero, welcomes guests and has friends around the world.
If you happen to be nearby, go to the temple. Meet the abbot, walk around the garden and flip through books. Feel the different course of time and Theravada tradition founded over 2200 years ago.

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19/01/2020

Dhamma Friends, every day we face the challenges of modern society, try to find and maintain our identity, adjust communication with the world according to our moral obligations and follow the words of the Buddha. The experience of the Sri Lankan Buddhists who have learned to preserve their traditions in the new millennium can be of great help to us in this.
Take a look at the Buddha’s teaching, carefully maintaining in Theravada Sri Lanka’s school for over 2200 years, adapt to modern conditions, while preserving the spirit and law of the Dharma.
Colombo Dhamma Friends of Mahamevnawa is a vast and friendly community of like-minded people created around a small monastery in Kotte in the capital of Sri Lanka Colombo. The active social work of the monks, live communication on social networks, online video broadcasts of ceremonies and radio, friends) attract a large number of followers. Thanks to the friendly atmosphere and fruitfulness in studying the Dharma under the guidance of versed monks, this place has become very popular among families in the area and simply interested people from all over the world. You can bring your children here to practice weekend meditation and be sure that they are safe and protected by the Sangha.
We urge you along with to take part in the wonderful practice of Mahamevnawa Buddhists, engage in meditation and discuss the teachings of the Buddha among people who live in the modern world according to the laws of the Dharma.

15/01/2020

Examine different form of spirituality with
among small Buddhist community in Ganagarama Rajamaha temple located about 1.6 km from the city of Kandy.

In Buddhist friendly environment you could explore the rich historical heritage, fulfill the spiritual needs participating in Bodhi Pooja meditation session’s and observe the modern commune living in conformity with the rules of Buddha.

According to the Culawansa chronicle, the Ganagarama Rajamaha temple has been built by King Kirthisri Rajasinha and probably this is the most ancient temple situated in Kandy. The temple was erected in order to revive and strengthen Sangha in the Kandy era when the high ordination among bhikkhus was lost thanks to the invasion of Portuguese and general decline.
The monastery belongs to the group of Kandyan architectural style temples that contain valuable eighteenth-century paintings. The rare wall of the temple is made of natural stone. The Statue of the Buddha has been carved out of this rock.
The other significant thing is the century’s old Bodhi tree which one of the 32 saplings of the secret Jayasrimaha Bodhi tree. Throughout centuries people have got the blessing of this Bodhi tree and fulfill their vows today.

We express our gratitude to Venerable Kalapitiye Ariyawansa the abbot of the monastery for the hospitality and the information provided.

Visit more Sacred Buddhist places with us in Sri Lanka and review your sense of Identity

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10/01/2020

Do you want to study Buddhism and you don't know where to start from?
Begin by traveling with friends and like-minded people to one of the most respected and hospitable meditation centers in Sri Lanka.
In the circle of practicing monks, experienced instructors, surrounded by the pristine nature of Sri Lanka, you will be on the right path to peace and self-understanding.

We are grateful to Venerable Akurumulle Sobitha for the opportunity to visit and participate in the activities of the center.

09/01/2020

Dear friends

Nāgānanda International Buddhist University provides an excellent opportunity to discover the authentic Buddhist world of Sri Lanka in an academic way.
The University was established in 2013, and its completion will be very soon, with the promise to be one of the most modern and well-equipped places to study Buddhism in Sri Lanka.

Several interesting courses have already been announced, namely: Buddhist Culture and Traditional Sciences, Āyurvedic Psychiatry and Counselling, Āyurvedic Science of Food and Nutrition, Buddhist Communication.

Please do not hesitate to ask questions if you are interested and you require more information.

Special thanks to RevYakkaduwe Sugunaseela for his heartfelt welcome and detailed excursion.

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