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Handing Over of Conserved Palm-Leaf Manuscripts of the Ratmalana Parama Dhamma Chethiya Maha Pirivena

A collection of 385 ancient palm-leaf manuscripts belonging to the Ratmalana Parama Dhamma Chethiya Maha Pirivena was conserved with the full financial sponsorship of the Bauddhaloka Foundation and the technical assistance of the National Library and Documentation Services Board, and subsequently handed back to the temple. The ceremonial handover was held on the Vesak Full Moon Poya Day, 30 May 2026, at the Ratmalana Parama Dhamma Chethiya Maha Pirivena. The programme was conducted under the leadership of the Chief Incumbent and Director of the Pirivena, the Most Venerable Dr. Maitipe

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Conservation and Handover of Historical Palm-Leaf Manuscripts and Opening of the Library at Payagala Mulaya Maha Viharaya.

The conservation and ceremonial handover of historical palm-leaf manuscripts, together with the opening of the renovated library, were held on 29 January 2026 at the Sri Dharmagupta Pirivena, Mulaya Maha Viharaya — the headquarters of the Sri Lanka Ramanna Maha Nikaya — in conjunction with the 163rd Nikaya Day and the 140th Commemoration of its Founder. On this significant occasion, 341 ancient palm-leaf manuscripts, conserved with the generous financial support of the Bauddhaloka Foundation and the technical expertise of the National Library and Documentation Services

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Leadership Development Programme for Young Leaders

As part of the Ārya Sansadaya project of the Youth and Education Committee of the Bauddhaloka Foundation, a two-day residential leadership training programme was conducted on 18 and 19 November 2025 at the National Leadership Development Centre in Embilipitiya. The programme brought together 34 student participants, guided the faculty representatives—Dr. Chinthaka Seram and Ms. Nirmali Ratnayake, responsible for overseeing the Ārya Sansadaya of the Gurukula College, Kelaniya.From the Bauddhaloka Foundation Youth Committee, Prof. Rangamini Werawatta (Chairperson) and Seni

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Establishment of the Ārya Sansadaya (ආර්ය සංසදය)

Under the Education and Youth Committee of the Bauddhaloka Foundation, the Ārya Saṃsada was established to nurture capable young leaders and guide them in implementing school-based community service projects. The initiative also aims to equip these young leaders with the necessary skills to serve their communities effectively. Through this initiative the youth trained will be implementing a community development project with the skills gained from the training programme.As a first step in this programme, the Ārya Sansada at Gurukula Vidyalaya, Kelaniya was formally inaugura

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Conservation of historically significant palm-leaf manuscripts at Galle Paramananda Rajamaha Vihara

The historic Galle Sri Paramananda Viharaya, famously known as the Atapattam Viharaya, stands as a monument to Sri Lanka’s religious and cultural revival. It was here that Venerable Bulathgama Sri Dhammalankara Sumanatissa Thero spearheaded a pivotal movement for spiritual restoration during the colonial era. In a significant effort to safeguard this legacy, a specialized program was recently concluded to preserve and hand over 346 invaluable ancient palm-leaf manuscripts belonging to the temple’s archives.This vital conservation project was made possible through a strategi