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Celebrating the Outstanding Success in the 2024 Piriven Ordinary Level Examination
08 July 2025
Celebrating the Outstanding Success in the 2024 Piriven Ordinary Level Examination The Piriven community takes immense pride in celebrating the exceptional achievements of its student monks and lay students who sat for the 2024 (2025) Piriven Ordinary Level Examination. All nine candidates from the Piriven monastery performed admirably, securing ex… Read the full article
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08 July 2025
Celebrating the Outstanding Success in the 2024 Piriven Ordinary Level Examination
Celebrating the Outstanding Success in the 2024 Piriven Ordinary Level Examination The Piriven community takes immense pride in celebrating the exceptional achievements of its student monks and lay students who sat for the 2024 (2025) Piriven Ordinary Level Examination. All nine candidates from the Piriven monastery performed admirably, s…Read the full article
07 July 2025
Peace Awareness-Raising Walk
The Ratmalana Sasanaraksaka Bala Mandalaya (Buddhist Protection Force) and the Dhamma Teachers' Association jointly organized a Peace Walk on Sunday, July 6, 2025, bringing together all Dhamma schools at the regional level, which was successfully completed.Under the leadership and guidance of students from all Dhamma schools in the R…Read the full article
14 January 2025
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Most Venerable Mawanane Pannathissa Maha Thero.
With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Most Venerable Mawanane Pannathissa Maha Thero on January 14, 2025. A revered figure in the religious and educational fields, he served as the Head of Parama Dhammachetiya Pirivena College and Mahopadhyaya (Great Teacher) of the Sri Kalyani Samagri Dharma Maha Sangha Sabha.His immense contr…Read the full article
12 January 2025
Duruthu Poya Day precepts and merit-making live on Siyatha TV from Parama Dhamma Chethiya Pirivena.
The Poya Day program commemorating this Duruthu Full Moon Day will be broadcast live throughout the day on Siyatha Channel from the historic Ratmalana Parama Dhamma Chetiya Piriven sacred grounds... You all are invited...Read the full article
06 January 2025
Parama Dhamma Chethiya signs a MOU with CTRC to conduct research and training programmes
On July 15, 2024, Ratmalana Parama Dhamma Chethia Maha Pirivena, the pioneer of modern Pirivena education in Sri Lanka, signed a memorandum of understanding with the China Tibetology Research Center (CTRC) to conduct training programmes. The event was attended by esteemed local and international representatives, including the Mahanayake T…Read the full article
30 November 2024
Happy Birthday to Ven. Dr. Maitipe Wimalasara Nayaka Thero
Happy birthday to Ven. Dr. Maitipe Wimalasara Nayaka Thero, Director of the Ratmalana Parama Dhamma Chethiya Maha Pirivena and Secretary General of the World Buddhist Sangha Council, who is celebrating his 65th birthday today. Nayaka thero, you shall dwell in good health and be blessed with longevity.Read the full article
17 November 2024
"Save Lives by Donating Blood at Paramadhamma Chethiya Maha Pirivena!"
"To Give Life to a Withering Heart" The Grand Blood Donation Campaign organized by the Ratmalana Paramadhamma Chetiya Maha Pirivena will be held on November 27, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, under the guidance of Venerable Dr. Maitipe Wimalasara Thero, The Director and Chief Incumbent of the Ratmalana Paramadhamma Chetiya Piriv…Read the full article
