Theravada Buddhism & Meditation in Nicosia, Cyprus
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Our home in Sri Lanka

The majority of monasteries and monastics in Mahamevnawa are located in Sri Lanka. Being a Buddhist country that is still filled with forests and jungles, it is still possible for monks to live in seclusion close to the lay people who provide the necessities of food, clothing, shelter, and medicine.

The monastic centers are diverse, some close to cities, some deep in the forest. Some large and some small. Every six months the monks gather in the main monastery in Polgahawela and get assigned a new monastery to live in.
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We have over sixty monasteries in Sri Lanka.
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Headquarters in Polgahawela

Our main monastery is outside the town of Polgahawela. This is where monk's trainings begin. The monastic quarters are geographically separated from the public areas so there is a peaceful environment for meditation.
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Continuing a Heritage of Spiritual Art

Even a brief look at the Mahamevnawa monasteries in Sri Lanka reveals deep ties to the long heritage of spiritual art in Buddhism. Being surrounded by the images that represent the deep goals of the Buddha's path helps to remind the viewer of the reality of the Buddha's enlightenment.
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Spiritual Community

Fulfilling the Buddha's wish that all of his disciples—monks, nuns, lay men, and lay women—are able to proclaim the pure Dhamma,we provide the opportunity for everyone to come together to learn the Dhamma
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Monuments of Faith

To provide protection for the sacred bone and hair relics that have been given to our monasteries, we have built many stupas that serve as a focal point for reflection on the qualities of the Buddha's enlightenment.
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You may be wondering...
  • "What makes Buddhist meditation Buddhist?"
  • "Are there meditation classes?"
  • "Is there really a Buddhist monastery in Nicosia?"
  • "Can non-Buddhists benefit from your activities?"
  • "What do Buddhists believe?"
  • "What happens at a monastery?"
  • "Who are the monks? Who are the lay people?"
  • "What can I expect when I visit?"
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  • About
    • Who We Are
    • Contact
    • Donations
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Gallery
  • Activities
    • Activity Descriptions
    • Monastery Calendar
  • Learn
    • Buddhism
    • Meditation
    • Downloads
  • Opportunities
    • Pastoral Care
    • School Visits
    • Staff Retreats
    • Meal Offerings
  • Stay Connected
  • What to Expect
  • Five Precepts
  • Eight Precepts
  • Gallery