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We
added
these
great
electronic
version
of
thripitaka
books
to
this
site,
in
order
to
keep
all
under
one
umbrella
for
Savanata
Sisilasa
listners.
However,
this
wonderful
work
was
done
by
one
great
buddhist
friend
(Mr.
Ranasinghe).
Therefore,
every
time
you
download
these
dhamma
books
think
about
that
gentleman
and
pass
merits
to
him.
Meditation
Centres
in
Sri
Lanka
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Kanduboda
Meditation
Centre
Delgoda
Tel.
011
445518
or
011
570306
Located
16
miles
from
Colombo,
accessible
by
bus
route
224
(Colombo/Pugoda).
Started
in
1956,
and
offers
Vipassana
instruction.
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.
_____________________________________________________________
Na
Uyana
Meditation
Centre
Melsiripura
Chief
Incumbent:
Most
Ven.
Nauyane
Ariyadamma
NayakaThero
Telephone:
0375677328
_____________________________________________________________
Nilambe
Meditation
Centre
Nilambe,
Near
Kandy
Telephone
0777-804555
between
6pm
and
9pm
E-mail
address:
upulnilambe@yahoo.com
The
teacher,
until
his
death
in
March
2000,
at
this
centre
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
teacher
Upul
Gamage
continues
to
stress
these
aspects.
The
centre
is
in
beautiful
surroundings
above
a
tea
plantation
outside
of
Kandy.
Meditators
are
expected
to
adhere
to
the
outline
schedule:
On
Poya
(full
moon)
days
there
is
an
optional
Group
Meditation
through
the
night.
On
the
quarter
and
half
moon
days
there
is
an
optional
extended
Group
Meditation
until
midnight.
The
centre
is
easily
reached
by
bus
from
Kandy.
Buses
for
Galaha
pass
Nilambe
Office
Junction
(about
17km).
From
there
it
is a
steep
walk
(or
rickshaw
ride)
through
tea
plantations
to
reach
the
centre.
Alternatively,
taxis
or
autorickshaws
are
available
from
Kandy.
It
is a
good
idea
to
contact
the
centre
in
advance
to
let
them
know
when
you
will
be
arriving.
Advice
can
also
be
sought
from
the
Buddhist
Publication
Society
in
Kandy.
(Autorickshaws
are
often
available
from
the
bottom
of
the
office
junction,
at
Nilambe,
but
the
gate
half
way
up
the
tea
estate
road
is
locked
most
of
the
time.
You
can
try
calling
Nalaka
on
0777-811653
to
get
more
information,
or
to
get
the
gate
opened
in
the
non
meditation
times
if
you
cannot
walk
the
last
mile.)
Meditators
stay
from
one
night
to
several
years,
and
the
centre
can
help
long
term
meditators
with
visa
extensions.
Accommodation
at
the
centre
is
in
single
or
shared
rooms.
The
centre
has
no
electricity
supply,
and
conditions
are
adequate
but
basic.
Although
this
is a
lay
centre,
often
there
are
members
of
the
Sangha
undertaking
personal
retreats
at
Nilambe.
The
centre
charges
400
Sri
Lankan
rupees
per
day
(about
GBP
1.90
sterling,
USD
3.70
at
Feb
2007
rates)
to
foreigners
to
cover
accommodation
and
food.
Sri
Lankans
may
offer
donations
instead.
The
majority
of
longer-term
meditators
are
Westerners,
but
many
Sri
Lankans
also
use
the
centre
(particularly
around
Poya
days).
Teaching
is
available
in
English
and
Sinhala
from
the
resident
teachers.
There
is a
good
library
of
books
and
tapes
in
English
and
Sinhala.
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Dekanduwala
Meditation
Centre
Kananwila,
Kahatapitiya,
Horana
Inquiries
and
bookings
should
be
made
through:
Buddhist
Cultural
Centre,
125
Anderson
Road,
Nedimala,
Dehiwala.
This
is a
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.
Chief
Incumbent:
Ven.
Uhumiya
Sumanasara
Thero
Telephone:
0344286334,
0112734256,
2728468
Email
:
BCC456@sltnet.lk
________________________________________________________________
Dhamma
Kuta
Mowbray,
Galaha
Road,
Hindagala,
Peradeniya
Tel:
08-234649
A
meditation
centre
which
follows
the
instruction
of
S.N.Goenka.
Regular
10
day
courses
in
Goenkaji’s
vipassana
method
take
place
at
the
centre.
Please
telephone
for
dates.
Instruction
is
with
the
aid
of
tapes,
and
assistant
teachers
are
in
attendence.
Goenka
follows
the
technique
introduced
by U
Ba
Khin
of
Burma.
After
instruction
in
Anapanasati
(mindfulness
of
breathing),
the
meditator
moves
on
to a
form
of
'sweeping'
meditation,
whereby
mindfulness
of
the
sensations
arising
and
ceasing
in
the
body
lead
to
an
understanding
of
anicca
(impermanance),
and
through
that
an
understanding
of
dukkha
and
anatta.
Instruction
is
available
in
Sinhala
and
English.
No
fees
are
charged,
donations
welcome.
See
dhamma.org
for
more
details
on
this
and
other
Goenka
centres
worldwide.
________________________________________________________________
Lewella
Meditation
Centre
160
Dharmasoka
Mawatha,
Lewella,
Kandy
Tel:
081-4921814
E-mail:
lewella.meditation@gmail.com
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.
________________________________________________________________
Thalagala
Meditation
Centre
Horana
Chief
Incumben
:
Ven.
Uduwe
Hemaloka
Thero
Telephone
:
0342254206
________________________________________________________________
Madakada/
Nachchimale
Aranya
Senasanaya
MahaIngiriya
Ingiriya
Chief
Incumbent:
Ven.
Ampitiye
Sumangala
________________________________________________________________
Dhamma
Sobha
Vipassana
Meditation
Centre
Kosgama
Telephone:
0362253955
Emai
:
dhammasoba@yahoo.com
________________________________________________________________
Dhammakuta
Vipassana
Meditation
Centre
Hindagala,
Peradeniya
Telephone:
0812385774
Email:
dhamma@sltnet.lk
________________________________________________________________
Sri
Dalada
Thapowanaya
Udawatte
Kele
Kandy
Telephone:
0812225052
________________________________________________________________
Siyane
Vidarshana
Meditation
Centre
Kandubod,
Delgoda
Telephone:
0112445518,
257030
________________________________________________________________
Sumathipala
Nahimi
Aranya
Senasanaya
Kanduboda,
Delgoda
Telephone
:
0112402805
________________________________________________________________
Meethirigala
Nissarana
Wanaya
Meethirigala
Telephone:
0602339193
Web:
www.lewellameditation.org
________________________________________________________________
Nimalawa
Aranya
Senasanaya
Tissamaharama
Chief
Incumbent
:
Most
Ven.
Welimada
Dhammadassi
Nayaka
Thero
Telephone
:
0115734075
May
attain
your
Nibbana
!!!
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