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Visit of the WHO Representative - 2026

On 20 September 2026, Jethavanarama Buddhist Monastery had the privilege of welcoming representatives of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Sri Lanka for a special visit to the monastery.

Four acres of abandoned land in Adigama, Puttalam District, are awakening with more than 300 breadfruit trees. Once bare and unused...

The annual Rains Retreat (Vassana) was observed at Ingiriya Jethavanarama Buddhist Monastery with deep reverence and dedication.

We were honoured to welcome His Excellency Rémi Lambert, Ambassador of France to Sri Lanka, on 19 June 2026.

Organized by the Jethavanārāma Monastery alongside the National Blood Bank, the noble blood donation campaign brought together hundreds of generous donors...

We were honoured to welcome Jayne Howell, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires in Sri Lanka, to the Jethavanarama Buddhist Monastery on 17th April 2026.

Visit of Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai to Jethavanarama Buddhist Monastery

Visit of Prof. Ankuran Dutta - Director of the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, Colombo.

Recently, we were honoured to have the Assistant High Commissioner of India grace our monastery with her presence.

We had the honour of welcoming a delegation from the German Embassy Colombo to our Monastery. Our distinguished guests participated in our traditional Dakkhineyo Almsgiving ceremony, followed by a very special Buddha Pooja conducted in both German and Sinhala by our Ven. Maithree Thero of Germany.

Opening of the Buddha Statue 2026

The mere sight of the Supreme Sammāsambuddha brings peace and serenity to the mind. With the aspiration of...

Vesak Celebration 2026

To commemorate the Three Sacred Events, the Birth and the Enlightenment of the Bodhisatta, and the Blessed One's...

Coconut Oil Processing Machine Offering 2026

Supporting the Maha Sangha—who have renounced worldly wealth to attain Nibbana—and the fourfold community with the...

Oil Anointing Ceremony 2026

The Sinhala people, heirs to a sun-centered cultural heritage, sustain their lives through the blessings of the sun...

Our Sinhala New Year Tradition 2026

Our Sinhala New Year TraditionMay you also witness it and rejoice in...

Buduputh Mapiya Sewana

The Shelter of Parents Who Offered a Child to the Buddha Sasana | A Heroic Home of Selfless Parental Love

Buddha statue unveiling ceremony 2026

A sacred Buddha statue unveiling ceremony was held on 28 February 2025 at the Anagārika Monastery attached to...

Kap Ruk Pooja 2026

Revered by ancient Sinhala tradition, the Kap Ruk (Kalpa Vruksha) symbolizes the wish-fulfilling tree that grants...

Global Language Initiative for Inner Peace 2026

Global Language Initiative 2026

In a truly transformative celebration, 27 YouTube channels were launched in 27 global languages, each dedicated to...

Little Britain International Language Centre Foundation-stone Laying Ceremony

Little Britain 2026

People who feel close at heart often drift apart due to a lack of words to express what lies within. A major...

Meth Shanti Karma 2025

Meth Shanti Karma was held on 31st December 2025

Detox Your Mind – UK TOUR 2025

At a rare and precious time when the Supreme Buddha’s teaching still shines in the world, many devotees gathered in...

World Meditation Day 2025

Serenity is not the absence of life’s storms, but the ability to remain peaceful within them. True peace does not...

Twelvefold Offering 2025

Gratitude is a noble virtue, and we believe that it is our solemn obligation to honour and pay gratitude to our...

Sethapenawasa Building 2025

The establishment of the Sethapenawasa Building provides essential accommodation for the Maha Sangha. Just as swans...

Nanagaraya 2025

As another significant step in the rainwater harvesting initiative, Nanagaraya was constructed to meet the water...

Katina Ceremony 2025

When the rainy season arrives, monks observe a three-month retreat called Vas. What began as a practical pause in...

Blood Donation 2025-09-27

With the generous contributions of hundreds of donors, monks, anagārikas, anagārikās, and devoted lay supporters, a...

A Noble Offering to the Sasana

In the time of the Blessed One, the chief lay disciple Anāthapiṇḍika—foremost in generosity, devoted his vast...

Rains Retreat Invitation Ceremony 2025

Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony of the new Dhamma Hall

The ceremony marking the laying of the foundation stone for the Dhamma Hall was held with great reverence and...

The offering of a Sangawasa

Dubai Tour 2025

Detox Your Mind A mind lab event series to free you mind grom stress, anxiety, addiction and depression. A...

Sudu Minissu Gama Regional Hospital

The 'Suduminissagama Regional Hospital,' equipped with basic health facilities for both disease prevention and...

Noble Hearts Educational Tour 2024

2025 Inaugural Dakkhineyyo

Meth Shanti Karma

Meth Shanti Karma was held on 31st December 2024

Theropadeshaya

Latest Saddharma sermon series. From Wednesday 1st January, every Wednesday from 8.00 pm onwards.

Noble International School IT Section Opening

Blood Donation 2024-12-21

Gift of Life: Blood Donation Drive on December 21, 2024

Twelvefold Offering 2024

Gratitude is a noble virtue, and we believe that it is our solemn obligation to honour and pay gratitude to our...

New Golden Fence Around Bodhiya

The establishment of the 'Noble Friends Rehabilitation Center'

The establishment of the 'Noble Friends Rehabilitation Center' at Jetavanarama Buddhist Monastery.We offer our...

Rains Retreat Meditation Programme

Weekend Meditation Retreat to Mark the Rains RetreatHeld every Sunday morning from 6:00 AM throughout the Rains...

Ayan Vassana Kalo 2024

Rains Retreat Invitation Ceremony will be held on Esala Poya day, the 20th of July from 6:00pm onwards.

Walking meditation path

"In a time long past, 2600 years ago, the great Bodhisattva Siddhartha Gautama, burdened by the suffering of...

Grand offering of a solar powered electricity plant

The sages, replete with supreme wisdom, have declared in the four Vedas, 'Dharmo Rakshathi Rakshitha.' And the...

Ordination Ceremony June 2024

The holy path of perfection, as sublime and flawless as the finest conch shell, fearless Nobles sons go forth thus,...

A tribute to our heroes

On the occasion of the 15th Victory Day, members of the tri-forces and police personnel offered arms to 135 revered...

Welcome to Our Home

To the many men, women and children throughout the world looking for freedom from stress, anxiety, depression,...

Vesak Festival 2024

Oil anointing ceremony

Oil anointing ceremony is scheduled to take place on April 15, 2024 at 10.17 a.m.

Help us Help You

As we usher in the new year, let us take a moment to reflect on the past year, and some of the things that we have...

Royal Institute International School visit

RI visit

Royal Institute International School has been a trailblazer in Sri Lanka, providing education to thousands of...

Transferring merits to deceased security personnel

Merit Transfer

The members of the security forces and monks, anagarikas and anagarikās who used to work in security forces,...

Seehela Maha Seya

Unveiling the pinnacle of the stupa and enshrinement of sacred relics took place from 23rd to 30th March, ...

Dam Senevi

The debut volume of the ‘Nomiyena Minissu’ (Immortal People) book series, penned by author Harsha...

Meth Shanthikarmaya 2023

To receive blessings for the upcoming year 2024, the Meth Shanthikarma ceremony will be held on December 31st at...

Ordination Ceremony December 2023

Join us to witness the transformation of seven of our best and most senior Anagarikas. They are about to embark on...

Katina Ceremony

2023 Katina Ceremony was held on 18th November at Jethavanarama Vihara.

Assistant High Commissioner of India

Recently, we were honoured to have the Assistant High Commissioner of India grace our monastery with her presence. ...