Nā Uyana Monastery, Buddhist forest monastery in Kurunegala, Sri Lanka
The monastery extends across 5000 acres of forest on the Dummiya mountain range, containing meditation halls, residential quarters, and ancient cave structures.
King Uttiya donated this land to Buddhist monks in the 3rd century BCE, as evidenced by Brahmi inscriptions discovered in the cave dwellings.
The monastery maintains traditional Buddhist practices through daily meditation sessions, chanting ceremonies, and teachings conducted by experienced monks for both residents and visitors.
Visitors can access the monastery between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM daily, with accommodations available for those participating in meditation retreats.
The monastery grounds include an ancient ironwood forest that gives the site its name, while supporting current reforestation efforts throughout its extensive territory.
Location: Melsiripura
Inception: 1954
Part of: Sri Kalyani Yogasrama Samstha
Opening Hours: Segunda-feira-Domingo 06:00-18:00
Phone: +94(37)3379036
Website: https://nauyana.org
GPS coordinates: 7.73785,80.51658
Latest update: May 11, 2025 13:23
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