Founded in 1967 by Asoka Weeraratna, **Mitirigala Nissarana Vanaya** is revered as one of Sri Lanka's foremost forest monasteries (*Aranya Senasana*). Surrounded by a dense 500-acre tropical forest reserve, it is dedicated to rigorous Satipatthana insight meditation under experienced Dhamma masters.
Mitirigala Nissarana Vanaya
Rigorous, traditional monastic forest meditation for serious practitioners.
Monastic Practice & Discipline
Retreatants follow strict monastic discipline: early 3:30 AM wakeups, silent walking in the forest canopy, daily single-meal alms rituals (*Pindapata*), and evening Dhamma discussions. Senior teachers offer interviews in English.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can attend Mitirigala Nissarana Vanaya?
Mitirigala Nissarana Vanaya is open to serious male and female lay meditators as well as ordained Theravada monks who are dedicated to intensive Satipatthana meditation.
What language is used at Mitirigala Nissarana Vanaya?
Senior meditation masters at Mitirigala are fluent in English and Sinhala, offering personal interviews and guidance for international meditators.