Exploring Mitirigala Nissarana Vanaya

A forest monastery whose motto is realising Nibbana in this very life. This guide is compiled from the monastery's own published information; we have not visited, and it is not a review.

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The place

The monastery's motto is "Realizing Nibbana in this very life". Its site says it is guided by a single object: the attainment of magga phala, the stages of awakening, in this life.

What it offers

Before you go

  1. Read the four stages of awakening and meditation retreats in Sri Lanka.
  2. See how to stay at a monastery.
  3. Check details on the monastery's own site.

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What is its motto?

Realizing Nibbana in this very life.

What is its aim?

Attaining magga phala, the stages of awakening, in this life.

Where is it?

Mitirigala, Gampaha District, Sri Lanka.