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Sudarshana Meditation Center is a spiritual sanctuary dedicated to spreading the timeless teachings of the Buddha through meditation and Dharma. Founded by the Most Venerable Dr. Walpola Kalyanatissa Nayake Thero, our center was established with the vision of guiding people toward peace, wisdom, and compassion. Rooted in Sri Lankan Buddhist traditions and enriched with international outreach, we provide a place for individuals to practice mindfulness, study the Dharma, and cultivate harmony in daily life. Today, the center continues to uphold the noble legacy of our founder, inspiring practitioners from Sri Lanka and around the world on their journey to inner freedom.

Our Founder

Honoring the vision of Most Venerable Dr. Walpola Kalyanatissa Nayake Thero, whose wisdom and dedication built the foundation of our center.

Our Mission

To share the Buddha’s teachings through meditation, Dharma, and compassionate service, guiding people toward inner peace and enlightenment.

Our Community

A welcoming space for monks, lay practitioners, and seekers from around the world to practice together and grow in mindfulness.

Our Global Reach

From Sri Lanka to international communities, we continue to spread the Dharma, building bridges of peace and spiritual harmony.

Our Grate Teacher

අතිපූජ්‍ය ආචාර්ය වල්පොල කල්‍යාණතිස්ස නායක හිමි
Walpola Kalyanatissa nayaka Thero,
Chief incumbent

අතිපූජ්‍ය ගම්පහ සිරි සීවලී නායක ස්වාමීන් වහන්සේ
(භාවනා මධ්‍යස්ථානාධිපති)
Ven. Gampaha Siriseewali thero,
Chief adviser of meditation center

පූජ්‍ය ගම්පහ සෝභිත ස්වාමීන් වහන්සේ
(ව්හාරාධිකාරී)
Ven. Gampaha Sobhitha thero,
Viharadhikari

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