Sri Bodhiraja Foundation Embilipitiya Sri Lanka

SRI BODHIRAJA FOUNDATION

Embilipitiya Sri Lanka

The Sri Bodhiraja Foundation is based in Embilipilitya, the hometown of founder Ven Sobhita Thero. The Foundation started out with the main task of addressing the difficulties faced by people living in the area, and to improve their lives through a diverse range of religious and social programmes.

Since 1960, the village of Embilipitiya and its surrounding areas have been inhabited by groups of people from various parts of the country. Although the government had implemented some development projects under the Udawalawa and Mahaweli schemes, living conditions in the area remain sub-standard, especially in the fields of education and health. Malaria and malnutrition are among the most severe problems, and many young people are unemployed.

The heart of the Sri Bodhiraja Foundation lies in the Bhikkhu Training Centre which serves as a focal point of worship for the people in Embilipitya. Every full moon, more than 2000 people congregate here for religious services. Below the 28 Buddhas Pagoda is a well-equipped air-conditioned meditation hall which can accommodate 100 people. Among the many projects slated for completion in 2003 is a preaching hall which will serve as a study centre for the monks and a sanctuary for devotees who wishes to practice their 8 or 10 precepts.

OUR PROGRAMMES AND SERVICES

[Religious Services] [Education] [ Health/Medicine and Social Welfare] [Development] [Environment] [Preservation of Ancient Relics]