Meditation Centres In Sri Lanka
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Trung Tâm Thiền Ở Tích Lan – Meditation Centres in Sri Lanka
Dhamma Kuta Vipassana Centre
General
Tel: +94 81 238-5774; +94 81 383-7800
info@kuta.dhamma.org
Registration
reg.dhammakuta@gmail.com
Children’s Courses
Tel: +94 77 590-5080
rcccsl@gmail.com
Dhamma Anurādha
General
Phone: [025](222) 6959
Mobile No: [071]4182094
Email: info@anuradha.dhamma.org
Address
Vipassana Meditation Center, Dhamma Anuradha,
Ichchankulama Wewa Roadi,
Kalattewa,
Kurundankulama,
Anuradhapura,
Sri Lanka.
Dhamma Sobha Vipassana Meditation Centre
Dhammasobha Vipassana Meditation Centre – Dhamma Sobha
Balika Viduhala Road, Pahala Kosgama,
Kosgama, Sri Lanka.
Phone : [94] (036) 2253955, 3866715
Centre for directions : 036 2253955, 036-3866715
Email :info@sobha.dhamma.org
Dhamma Sobhā, Kosgama, Kŏḷamba, Sri Lanka
Dhamma Sobhā, meaning ‘Radiance of Dhamma’, is the second Vipassana Centre in Sri Lanka. Being established in Kosgama village, about 47 kms from Colombo on the Colombo-Ratnapura Road, the Centre is to be built on six acres of land in picturesque surroundings, encircled by a range of mountains. The Centre is easily accessible by road and rail. On a clear day, one can see the sacred Adam’s Peak commonly referred to as Sri Pada, with the imprint of the footprint of the Buddha at its summit.
Dhamma Dharani
Email : info@dharani.dhamma.org
Address: Dhamma Dharani Vipassana Meditation Centre
C/O Ven. B. Seelaratana Thero
Maneruwa, Negampaha- 50180, Sri Lanka
Website: https://dharani.dhamma.org
Dhamma Anurādha, Anuradhapura, Anurādhapura, Sri Lanka
General
Phone: [025](222) 6959
Mobile No: [071]4182094
Email: info@anuradha.dhamma.org
Address: Vipassana Meditation Center, Dhamma Anuradha,
Ichchankulama Wewa Roadi,
Kalattewa,
Kurundankulama,
Anuradhapura,
Sri Lanka.
Website: https://anuradha.dhamma.org
There are many meditation centres throughout Sri Lanka, most of which offer tuition in Sinhala only. The places listed below represent those where at least one teacher can communicate in clear English.
Kanduboda Meditation Centre
Delgoda
Tel. 01 445518 or 01 570306
Located 16 miles from Colombo, accessible by bus route 224 (Colombo/Pugoda).
Started in 1956, and offers Vipassana instruction in the style of Mahasi Sayadaw of Burma.
The centre can accommodate up to 70 meditators at a time. Accommodation, meals and services are offered free of charge, the centre being funded by donation. Meditators must dress in white throughout their stay (White clothing is available for foreigners). Meditators can stay for a number of weeks or months, and help can be given with visa extensions. It is recommended that meditators undergo an initial training period of 3 weeks at the centre. Tuition continues throughout the year, but as the centre can be full at times (particularly around poya days) it is wise to telephone ahead.
Nilambe Meditation Centre
Nilambe Near Kandy
www.nilambe.net
The teacher at this centre, until his death in March 2000, was Godwin Samararatne – a layman with extensive experience of teaching both in Sri Lanka and abroad. Godwin’s style was firmly within the Buddhist tradition but with an emphasis on metta (loving-kindness) and mindfulness in daily life. The emphasis at the centre under resident teacher Upul Gamage continues to stress these aspects. The centre is in beautiful surroundings above a tea plantation outside of Kandy.
Meditators used to be able to stay from one night to several years but this has now changed to a schedule of short retreats (mainly of 5 days’ duration) on specific dates. The Nilambe website gives details of these dates and how to apply for a place. It is now necessary to book ahead.
The centre charges a small amount per day to foreigners to cover accommodation and food. Sri Lankans may offer donations instead. Teaching is available in English and Sinhala from the resident teachers. There is a good library of books and tapes in English and Sinhala.
Dekanduwala Meditation Centre
Kananwila
Kahatapitiya
Horana
Inquiries and bookings should be made through: Buddhist Cultural Centre, 125 Anderson Road, Nedimala, Dehiwala. Tel: 734256.
This is a newer Vipassana centre catering mainly to Sri Lankan meditators. English and Sinhala are both spoken by the monk-in-charge, and foreign meditators are welcome. Transport regularly leaves the BCC in Dehiwala (outskirts of Colombo) to go to the meditation centre, and the BCC should be able to arrange an interview with the teacher beforehand should this be required. The meditation centre is also accessible by bus from Colombo. The centre is under the direction of Ven. K Wimalajothi.
Dhamma Kuta
Mowbray
Galaha Road
Hindagala
Peradeniya
Tel: 08-234649
Lewella Meditation Centre
160 Dharmasoka Mawatha
Lewella
Kandy
Tel: 081-4921814
E-mail: lewella.meditation/AT/gmail.com
( – replace /AT/ with @ when sending mail)
A centre for experienced male meditators, and for the study of Buddhism, situated on the outskirts of Kandy. In addition to rooms within the centre several individual retreat kutis (huts) are available on the edge of the Udawattakelle forest reserve.
Other Buddhist Resources in Sri Lanka
All Ceylon Buddhist Congress
380 Bauddhaloka Mw
Colombo 7
Tel: 01-691695/688517
Bhikku Training Centre
Lake Road
Maharagama
Tel: 01-850207
Buddhist Theosophical Society
203 Olcott Mw
Colombo 11
Tel 01-323085
Institute for Buddhist Studies
(Dhammaratna Memorial Meditation & Foreign Languages)
Tel: 034-6131
Buddhist & Pali University
Pitipana North
Homagama.
Buddhist & Pali University (Colombo Office)
214 Bauddhaloka Mw
Colombo 07.
Buddhist Library
20 Magazine Road
Colombo 8
Tel: 01-696030
