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Bodhi Bauddha Madyastana Dayaka Sabawa

Address: 44,HIGHLEVEL ROAD KIRULOPANA COLOMBO 6.   KIRULOPANA Western 10400
Tradition: Theravada
Affiliation: Ven. Nanda
Phone: 94 714088660
Fax: 94 11 2836255
E-mail: vitharandeniya@gmail.com
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Secretary: Ven. Ananda  Email  
Spiritual Director: Ven Nanda Thero  Email  
President: Ven. Nanda  Email  
Main Contact: Ven Ananda  Email  
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We are a Buddhist organization involved in various social and religious activities in the Country. We have been in active work since 2001.

Our social activities involved in rural areas to educate mass on Dhamma, meditation and uplifting the social lives through sustainable projects.

During the Tsunami we have been very active and with various donation received from our friend from foreign countries we have done number of projects.

Some of our current projects include ;

 1. RETIREMENT COMMUNITY & COTTAGE STYLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT  PROJECT 

The elder community that becoming  members of our project will be constantly blend with the natural environment and will have  the opportunity to get involved , if desired  with our “FOOD FOR ALL GARDENING PROJECT “ within the compound. We believe that sufficient food for the inmates and staff could be cultivated with common participation opening the door to healthy organics fruits and vegetables. The elder community that becoming  members of our project will be provided with adequate time and assistance to enhance there religious practice with regulars sermons form priest and spiritual leaders. The elder community that becoming  members of our project will be provide adequate entertainment  and special talk show type discussion with the participation of  prominent society figures will be arranged  time to time to over come the routine life styles. The elder community that becoming  members of our project will be provided  with the best medical and nursing facility with  Aurvedia and Western medical staff.. The elder community that becoming  members of our project will be provided  with the opportunity in every three months with the families and friends with prior arrangements..

2. “NAWA DANUMA ” PC DONATION TO RURAL PIRIVENA SCHOOLS

We seek donation to sustain our projects and same way we have our own fundraising projects. We sell the worlds smallest Dhamma book – in the size of a matchbox -  the symbol of Dhamma as a gift item.

If you wish yo join hands with us please forward your donations to

BODHI BAUDDHA MADYASTANA DAYAKA SABAWA

PEOPLE BANK – KIRULAPOPNE BRANCH  A/ C NO: 31910017000374

Bodhiwanaya

Address: 150 Dharmasoka Mawatha Kandy, Sri Lanka   Kandy Central
Tradition: Theravada
Phone: +94718294370
E-mail: bodhiwanaya@gmail.com
Website: http://www.bodhiwanaya.org
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Main Contact: Uthpala Atapattu  Email  
Teacher: Missaka Kamalasiri  
Spiritual Director: Missaka Kamalasiri  Email  (Phone: +94718294370)
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A Buddhist meditation center and monastery has been established for practice and study of teachings of the Buddha. Learn how to incorporate Dhamma into ones day-to-day life while cultivating Sila (morality), Samadhi (concentration) and Panna (wisdom).

Bodhiwanaya is Located in the central hills of Sri Lanka, the city of Kandy is known as one of the most beautiful cities in the country. Once recognized as an ancient capital, the city is the cultural capital of the Island because the most sacred Buddhist temple “The Dalada Maligawa (the temple of the tooth)” is there.

Kandy has a history in meditation. Handed down from Venerable Minhindu, the traditions and knowledge of meditation are sustained by the efforts of Venerable Aritta and other local Buddhist monks. Asgiri Maha Viharaya which was located at Udawatta Kale hill area near Kandy city was the primary reason for the survival of these great traditions. At the same time, there were several forest meditation sanctuaries including historical Rama Viharaya. 

Yet the history of having forest meditation sanctuaries at Udawatta Kale runs as far as the Anuradhapura era. Rock caves for human dwelling and archives of stone tablets confirm the long history of Udawatta Kale. Historically these sanctuaries were located near the east side of the hill near the Mahavali river valley.  Though these sanctuaries faded away, historical Gangaramaya Temple has roots that connect these historical statuaries to the present.

 During the colonial times control was taken by the government who divided the land into two main sections; the upper land was governed as a natural reserve and the lower land were used for agricultural purposes, which later came to know as Thalwatta plantation. Recently, one section of this plantation located near Gangarama was bought by Mr. Weerasekara for private use. Later he decided to build a meditation center then donate it to a board of trustees after his death.

 The responsibility of beginning and maintaining the meditation center was given to his friend and the chief meditation instructor at the Nilamba meditation center, Mr. Godwin Samararattna. For the next 15 years this place has been accommodating many local and international visitors. 

With the 2600th anniversary of Buddha’s enlightenment Venerable Missaka was named as the center’s new chief meditation instructor.  There have been several renovations and new changes including naming the meditation center, “Bodhi Vanaya Sadaham Senasuna.”

This historically significant place will play an imperative role in serving all sentient beings by making the long lasting meditation traditions alive again.

Dahamdeepa Foundation

Address:   Hakmana Southern 23700
Tradition: Theravada
Phone: +94 412286959
Fax: +94 412286959
E-mail: dahamdeepa@gmail.com
Website: http://www.dahamdeepa.com
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Teacher: bhante suseela  
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Dahamdeepa foundation is founded in 2005 as a social development organisation. DDF Registered under the Voluntary Social Services Organization bearing Act No:31 of 1980. RG NO: SPC/HK/2012/01.

Dhammadhara Foundation

Address: The Cypress Hermitage, Bambarella   Tawalantenna Central 20838
Tradition: Theravada, Forest Tradition (Aranna-vasin)
Phone: (+0094) 081 562 0553
E-mail: bhikkhu.samahita@what-buddha-said.net
Website: http://What-Buddha-Said.net
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Spiritual Director: Venerable Bhikkhu Samahita  Email  (Phone: (+0094) 081 562 0553)
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Solitary meditation hermitage in connection with meditation center.
Longterm retreats welcome, personal guidance by solitary meditator.
The Dhammadhara Foundation performs public service for all beings:
http://What-Buddha-Said.net/various/Dhammadhara_Foundation.htm

Government Services Buddhist Association

Address: 9/2, Sri Siddhartha Passage, Kirillapone Avenue, Colombo 5 Kirulapona Sri Lanka   Colombo
Tradition: Theravada
Phone: 0112512667
E-mail: n_piyadigama@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.gsba.lk/
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Objectives:

In relation to Buddhists presently employed in or who were previously employed in the public service:

• to take action to fulfill the religious, social,cultural and educational needs
• to establish and develop mutual cooperation
• to cultivate and foster spiritual development
• to inculcate and promote the values such as

honesty,efficiency, impartiality and good public relations

To take appropriate action as far as possible in respect of matters affecting those of the Buddhist faith in society.

To work in collaboration with other organisations having objects similar to those of the Association.

To take action for the welfare of the Buddhists in general.

International Institute of Theravāda

Address: Heenetikalma   Karuwalagaswewa
Tradition: Theravada, Śrī Kaḷyāṇī Yogāśrama Saṃsthā
Phone: +(94)760908841/ +(94)767253178
E-mail: inst.theravada@gmail.com
Website: http://www.theravado.com
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Teacher: Venerable Maggavihari  
Spiritual Director: Venerable Devananda  
Venerable : Vijitanandabhivamsa  (Phone: +(94)767253178)
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Isurupura Sri Sangharaja Maha Viharraya

Address: Dodamgoda, Kaluthara- South, Sri Lanka.   Kaluthara
Tradition: Theravada
Phone: 0094342280078
E-mail: sirisumedhathero@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.isurupuramahaviharaya.com
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Main Contact: Most Ven Dodamgoda Siri Sumedha Thero  Email  
Teacher: Most Ven Dodamgoda Siri Sumedha Thero  
Spiritual Director: Most Ven Dodamgoda Siri Sumedha Thero  Email  

Jayasumanarama Maha Viharaya

Address:   Hakmana Southern 81300
Tradition: Theravada, Sri Lanka Ramagngna Maha Nikaya
Affiliation: Dahamdeepa Foundation
Phone: +94 41 2286959
E-mail: jmvhakmana@gmail.com / jmv@dahamdeepa.com
Website: http://www.dahamdeepa.com
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Spiritual Adviser : Bhante Upali  Email  (Phone: +94 41 2286959)
Spiritual Director: Rev Kotawaye Suseela  Email  (Phone: +9441 2286959)
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We practice original teachings of the Lord Buddha which was taught 2600 years ago. We conduct meditations sessions, spiritual services, counselling, Sunday Dhamma school for kids, Adults' Dhamma school, all Buddhist customs including funeral rights. Also, we organize social events such as housing projects, charity services, scholarships etc. All are welcome.

Kanduboda, Delgoda

Address: Telephone at Centre (94 1) 570 306 
Tradition: Theravada, Vipassana Meditation
E-mail: bogoda@cga.slt.lk
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An affiliated Mahasi Sayadaw Meditation Centre, about an hour's bus ride from Colombo catering for foreign meditators. This centre in Kanduboda is a residential vipassana training and retreat centre, open to sincerely interested meditators.

Keleththewa Samadhi International Buddhist Centre

Address: Anuradhapura-Kandy Road Kandy 
Tradition: Theravada
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Spiritual Director: Venerable Rambukwella Gnanaseeha Thera  
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Ven. Gnanaseeha Thera also plans to use this Buddhist centre as a place to teach Buddhist Culture, English and computer to students in Anuradhapura, and as accomodation for up to a thousand Bhikkhus.

Kinithulagala Forest Monastery

Address: Bothale Ihalagama   Ambepussa
Tradition: Theravada, Rāma
Affiliation: Śrī Kaḷyāṇī Yogāśrama Saṃsthā
Phone: +94332210141
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/kinithulagala
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Teacher: Ven. Thalgamuwe Sudhirananda Thero  
Spiritual Director: Ven. Thalgamuwe Sudhirananda Thero  
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A forest monastery and retreat center where Classical Theravada Tipitaka is being taught both for monks and laity. One-day meditation retreats are also held by the monastery mainly in Sinhala medium.

Lanka Vipassana Bhavana Centre

Address: 108 Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo 7 
Tradition: Theravada, Mahasi Sayadaw method.
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Teacher: Ven. Pemasiri  
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This centre in Colombo is a residential vipassana retreat centre, open to sincere male and female meditators who are prepared to do intensive retreats. 

Lewella Meditation Centre

Address: 160 Dharmasoka Mawatha Lewella Kandy  
Tradition: Theravada
Phone: 081-4921814
E-mail: lewella.meditation@gmail.com
Website: http://members.aol.com/Analayo/index.htm
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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.

Mahamevnawa Monastery

Address: Waduwawa, Yatigal-oluwa, Polgahawela, Sri Lanka   Polgahawela North Western
Tradition: Theravada
Phone: 0094372244602
Fax: 0094372244602
E-mail: info@mahamevnawa.lk
Website: http://www.mahamevnawa.lk
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Teacher: Bhikkhu Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Maha Thera  
Main Contact: Bhikkhu Mirigama Indawansa  Email  
Spiritual Director: Bhikkhu Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Maha Thera  
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Mahamevnawa is an organization of monasteries established for the sake of spiritual development of human beings through the teachings of the Sakyamuni Buddha who was born in 500 B.C. Our only wish is to give you spiritual help in order to make your mind pure which is useful for the realization of Nibbana: the unbounded liberation. Now we have already established over 40 branch monasteries to give you a more space to practice spiritual life. In this purpose, there are thousands of people who have joined with us to practice this joyful spiritual life together. Now, we have spent 11 years with you, with our pure service.

Mawilmada Meditation Cottage

Address: Vidyala Mawatha   Kandy, Mawilmada Central
Tradition: Theravada
Phone: +94779231254
E-mail: mawilmadameditationcottage@gmail.com
Website: http://mawilmadameditationcottage.blogspot.com/
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Spiritual Director: Venerable Bhante Sobhana  Email  (Phone: +94779231254 )
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Small meditation refuge with a Theravadin monk of the forest tradition having 40 years of in-depth meditation practice. Up to three resident yogis at a time. Advanced guidance in insight meditation (vipassana) and concentration (jhana).

Meetirigala Nissarana Vanaye

Address: Meetirigala 11742, Sri Lanka. 
Tradition: Theravada, Mahasi Sawadaw
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Meetirigala Nissarana Vanaye is a monastery in the strict forest tradition in Sri Lanka. It is one of Sri Lanka\\\'s most respected meditation monasteries. It was founded in 1968 by Asoka Weeraratna (the founder of the German Dharmaduta Society and the Berlin Buddhist Vihara in Germany). He equipped the monastery with all the facilities conducive to the meditative life, found an accomplished meditation master, Ven. Matara Sri Gnanarama Mahathera (author of \\\'Seven stages of Purifications\\\' and \\\'Seven Contemplations\\\', both published by the BPS), to direct the meditation training, and then, his mission accomplished, he himself entered the Buddhist order under the name Ven. Mitirigala Dhammanisanthi Thera. Meditators and monks go pindapada in the traditional style, male meditators are allowed to stay for up to 2 weeks, but only after receiving prior invitation. The meditation teacher is Ven. U Dhammajiva, a student of Ven. Sayadaw U Pandita.

Mount Hermitage

Address: Horana, Sir Lanka Teacher: Rev. Sathindriya Contact address: c/- Mr. Liyanage Dehiwala, Sri Lanka \\\"Mount Hermitage\\\" is a small meditation centre one hour from Colombo City. It is situated in Horana. People who want meditate and study the Teachings of the Buddha are welcome. It is opened for everybody who belongs to the three schools of Buddhism as well as non-Budddhist who wish to practice meditation. 
Tradition: Theravada
E-mail: sathi2500@yahoo.com
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Address: Horana, Sir Lanka Contact address: c/- Mr. Liyanage No 83 A, Pepiliyana Road, Dehiwala, Sri Lanka 
Teacher: Rev. Sathindriya  

Muni Arana Monastery

Address: Talagala, Horana, Sri Lanka   Horana
Tradition: Theravada, Sri Lanka Ramanna Chapter
Affiliation: Jayasumanarama Maha Viharaya Hakmana
Phone: +94-702-498484
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Spiritual Director: Bhante Kotawaye Suseela  (Phone: 070-249-8484)
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This is a place for meditators. 

Nilambe Meditation Centre

Tradition: Theravada
Website: http://www.nilambe.org/
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Contacting Nilambe in the new electronic ways is not always easy - we suggest that you come here and meet us! However, do try Upul on 0777-804 555;  Nalaka on 0777-811 653; or Pitigala on 0776-756 598. You may also want to try email:  info@nilambe.org (sometimes checked).

Nirodha City Centre

Address: 44, Edirisinghe Road, Mirihana,   Nugegoda Western
Tradition: Theravada
Phone: +94 11 2824534
E-mail: nirodhatrust@me.com
Website: http://www.nirodhatrust.org/NT/Home.html
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Assistant Teacher/Trustee Director: M. Kumarasinghe  Email  
Teacher/Trustee: Rusara  Email  (Phone: +18085949575)
Teacher: Dhammaruwan  
Spiritual Director: Dhammaruwan  Email  (Phone: +94727577557)
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Nirodha City Centre, a Dhamma and Meditation teaching facility was inaugurated at a ceremony on Saturday, 20th February presided over by Ven Kirama Wimalajothi Nayaka Thero and Ven Olande Ananda Thero. The City Centre now located at No 44, Edirisinghe Road, Mirihana Nugegoda, is one of the key projects of the Nirodha Trust whose aim is to foster, preserve and spread the authentic teachings of the Buddha.  

The programs that will be conducted at the Nirodha City Centre include guided meditation, Dhamma workshops, Sutta discussions, Dhammapada teachings, Day-Long retreats and yoga sessions. 

The Spiritual Director and founder of the Nirodha Trust Dhammaruwan, is an experienced meditation teacher who has trained with Bhante Henepola Gunaratne and Joseph Goldstein in the USA. 

At the inauguration ceremony, in a special message Joseph Goldstein reiterated the importance of centers such as the Nirodha City Centre, for providing opportunities for those in the city with busy work schedules to learn meditation in a place close to home. Venerable Wimalajoti welcomed the concept of the City Centre since he felt it would fill an existing void in Dhamma dissemination  and learning meditation in Colombo.

Nisala International Meditation Center

Address: Udadumbara, Kandy, Sri Lanka   Kandy Central 20000
Tradition: Theravada
Phone: +94713876444
E-mail: meditationwithacharin@gmail.com
Website: http://www.nisala.org
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Main Contact: Dilu Fernando  Email  (Phone: +94713876444)
Teacher: Acharin Wijenayake  
Spiritual Director: Acharin Wijenayake  Email  (Phone: +94713492216)
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Based in Udadumbara, Kandy, Sri Lanka, Nisala International Meditation Center is a non-profit organization that hosts Mindfulness Mediation retreats throughout the year for people from all over the world. Situated amidst the lush greenery overlooking the Knuckles mountains range, the Center is the perfect oasis to practice meditation and deep spiritual contemplation.

Acharin G. Wijenayake is the Chief Kammattanacharin (Meditation teacher) in the Nisala International Meditation Centre. He is based in Udadumbara, Kandy, Sri Lanka. He has been meditating for more than two decades in the Mindfulness and the Vipassana traditions in Sri Lanka & abroad. He employs a direct method of teaching to guide his students in their efforts to establish Right Mindfulness within their hearts. His teacher was the late Buddhist monk and the meditation master the Most Venerable Marathugoda Mahinda.

Pagoda Meditation Centre

Address: 49/2, 1st Cross Street, Pagoda Road   NUGEGODA Western 10250
Tradition: Theravada, Mahasi Sawadaw
Phone: +94-11-2812397
E-mail: olandeananda@gmail.com
Website: http://pagodamedcentre.multiply.com/
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Teacher: Ven. Olande Ananda Thera  
Maha Nayaka Thera: Ven. Davuldena Gnanissara  Email  (Phone: +94-11-2769243)
Spiritual Director: Ven. Olande Ananda Thera  Email  (Phone: +94-11-2812397)
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REGULAR PROGRAMMES AT PAGODA MEDITATION CENTRE:

EVERY SUNDAY : 4-6 pm MEDITATION –
INTRODUCTION – GUIDED MEDITATION + DHAMMA DISCUSSION
 
FROM 1ST JANUARY 2010 WE HOPE TO CHANGE THE TIMINGS FOR THE SUNDAY MEDITATION TO 4-6 PM
 
EVERY TUESDAY: 6 – 7:30 pm MEDITATION –
INTRODUCTION – GUIDED MEDITATION  + DHAMMA DISCUSSION
EVERY FIRST AND THIRD SUNDAYS :

8:30 -10:30 AM: MEDITATION AND DHAMMA FOR CHILDREN (AGE 8 -18) - IN ENGLISH.

ALL ARE WELCOME!

EVERY POYA DAY: 6 am – 6 pm
8 SIL + BHAVANA + DHAMMA DISCUSSIONS
Heel Dana and Daval Dana are provided by the generosity of Dayakas.

Paramitha Foundation

Address: 510A, Old Kottawa Road, Udhamulla,   Nugegoda Western 10250
Tradition: Theravada
Phone: 94 11 4973492
Fax: 94 11 4308276
E-mail: paramitha1@gmail.com
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Main Contact: Lakshman Attygalle  Email  (Phone: 94 727750790)
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This 2600 Sambudhatva Jayanthi year we have got the Sinhal/Pali and English/Pali versions of the smallest book of protection for nominal fee to sustain our on going Buddhist development projects. Not sold in shops in Sri Lanka. Only at our office and at the Temple of Tooth in Kandy. 

Worlds smallest Dhama book place inside a brass pagoda

(Piruwana pothwahanse as the symbol of  Dhamma  )  

Parappaduwa Hermitage

Address: Dodanduwa, Galle District  
Tradition: Theravada
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Teacher: Resident monk: Ven. Nagata (an Australian monk)  
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Parappuduwa Hermitage is a Theravada Buddhist Meditation Centre in the Forest Monks tradition. The island is situated in beautiful Rathgama Lake 5 kms south of Hikkaduwa and 104 kms south of Colombo. It is possible for sincere meditators (males only) to stay on the island to study and practice traditional Theravada meditation. To maintain the quiet of the hermitage it is necessary to write in advance and receive a written invitation. To receive an invitation, please write in English: To the Monk-in-Charge Parappuduwa Hermitage Katudampe Dodanudwa 80250   

Rangiri Sri Lanka Media Network

Address: 130, Dambulla, Sri Lanka   Dambulla Central 21100
Tradition: Non-Sectarian
Phone: +94662283606
Fax: +94662283603
E-mail: radio@rangiri.com
Website: http://www.rangiri.com
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Spiritual Director: Ven Inamaluwe Sri Sumangala Himi  Email  (Phone: +94662283606)
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Rangiri Sri Lanka Media Network is being activated as a special Project under the Rangiri Dambulla Development Foundation with the following media.

01.Rangiri Sri Lanka News Paper

02. Rangiri Sri Lanka Radio Broadcasting

03. Rangiri Sri Lanka Television

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