MeditationBuddhism is the lime light of Sri Lankan Civilization from ancient times। Everything about Sri Lankan life related to Buddhism. Buddhism practiced in Sri Lanka is called Theravada which's main focus is to give priority to the philosophy of living a simple life. Meditation is at the heart of the Buddhist way of life. It is basically a method for understanding and working on our own mind, learn how to develop peaceful and positive mental states. We are living in a Global community where people think they can find happiness, inner peace and harmony through wealth, power and social status. They also seek happiness through family relationships, jobs, partners, friends and sensual pleasure. They try to change the external conditions of their physical, social and political environment in various ways, because they believe that when these conditions are developed, they can become happy and peaceful, But they don’t find true happiness from any of above and research has determined that real happiness can only be found through meditation.
An ordinary person may consider meditation as a form of worship or prayer. But it is not so. Meditation means awareness. Whatever you do with awareness is meditation. "Watching your breath" is meditation; listening to birds is meditation. As long as these activities are free from any other distraction to the mind, it is effective meditation. Many years ago meditation was considered something not meant for the modern world, but now it has become very popular with most people. Published scientific and medical evidence has proved its benefits, but it still needs to be much understood. With regular practice of a balanced series of techniques, energy of the body and mind can be liberated and the quality of consciousness can be expanded. This is not a subjective claim but is now being investigated by the scientists and is an empirical fact.What is required to Meditate ? The requisite is a suitable place to meditate, clean and peaceful, wherein to create the right kind of atmosphere Meditation Centres in Sri Lanka There are many meditation centres throughout Sri Lanka, The places listed below are some of them:
Dekaduwala Meditation Centre
Kananwila, HoranaChief Incumbent: Ven. Uhumiya Sumanasara TheroTelephone: 0344286334, 0112734256, 2728468Email : BCC456@sltnet.lk
Thalagala Meditation CentreHoranaChief Incumben : Ven. Uduwe Hemaloka TheroTelephone : 0342254206
Madakada/ Nachchimale Aranya SenasanayaMahaIngiriyaIngiriyaChief Incumbent: Ven. Ampitiye Sumangala TheroTelephone : 0602346906
Dhamma Sobha Vipassana Meditation CentreKosgamaTelephone: 0362253955Emai : dhammasoba@yahoo.com
Dhammakuta Vipassana Meditation CentreHindagala, PeradeniyaTelephone: 0812385774Email: dhamma@sltnet.lk
Nillambe Buddhist Meditation CentreGalaha, PeradeniyaMobil : 0777804555 (Mr. Pitigala)
Sri Dalada ThapowanayaUdawatte KeleKandyTelephone: 0812225052
Lewella Meditation CentreNo: 160, Dharmasoka Mawatha, Lewell, KandyTelephone : 0814921814E mail : lewella.meditation@gmail.com
Siyane Vidarshana Meditation CentreKandubod, DelgodaTelephone: 0112445518, 257030
Sumathipala Nahimi Aranya SenasanayaKanduboda, DelgodaTelephone : 0112402805
Meethirigala Nissarana WanayaMeethirigalaTelephone: 0602339193Web: http://www.lewellameditation.org/
Na Uyana Meditation CentreMelsiripuraChief Incumbent: Most Ven. Nauyane Ariyadamma NayakaTheroTelephone: 0375677328
Dhammika AshramayaMelsiripura
