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The Grounds

The grounds are set in what is now a delightful quiet mixed flora grove that has been converted from a coconut estate. There are approximately 50 kutis (cottages) for both males and females.

 

 

The Chetiya

The building of the Chetiya was supervised by the Head Monk, Ven. Pemasiri. It contains a beautiful relic chamber inside, with reliefs around, and more reliefs on the outside of the Buddha statue chambers.

 

 

The Bodhi Tree

A sapling of the Bodhi Tree was brought from the Maha Bodhi Tree in Anuradhapura planted around 2006. It was lovingly decorated for the Poson Full Moon festival.

 

 

Poson Lanterns

These lanterns are made specially for the June or Poson Full Moon Day, which commemorates the arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka, brought by Ven Mahinda, a son of King Asoka.