This large, serene monastery just outside of Galle offers the day visitor many places to meditate and reflect away from the crowded tourist sites. This peaceful, rural monastery is home to about 15 Buddhist monks. Information in Sinhala Language වැඩි විස්තර

Things to See and Do at the Monastery

  • Meditate

  • Visit the Bodhi Tree shrine

  • Visit the Stupa
  • Talk with monks about Buddhism (learn how)

  • Get personal meditation instructions from the monks

  • Help offer food to the monks at 10:45 (learn how)

  • Join with the evening chanting at 6:00 pm (learn more)

  • Browse the Buddhist bookshop (view catalog)
  • Get a blessing thread from the monks (learn how)
  • Make offerings at the shrines (learn how)

Open Hours

Open Daily: 6 am to 9 pm
Meal offering to monks: 10:45 am
Evening Chanting: 6 pm

What to Bring

  • Food for yourself if needed. The monastery is not close to any shops.

  • Water bottle. Free drinking water available on site.

  • Shoes that can be easily removed

  • If you like, flowers and/or oil to offer at shrines.

Things to See Near the Monastery

  • Galle Dutch Fort
  • Kottawa Conservation Forest
  • Rumassala Sanctuary

Directions

From Galle City: Starting near the train station, take the A17 (Galle-Deniyaya-Madampe Hwy) for about 5 km.  At the Melagoda junction, turn left onto Illukketiya road (look out for our brown sign) ????????

Sinhal to show to driver:
මහමෙව්නාව භාවනා අසපුව, වංචාවල, මැලෑගොඩ, ගාල්ල

Contact Information

Phone (or text): +94 91 4 941 574 / +94 91 2 239 061  Calling Guide 

Email: info@mahamevnawa.lk

Please use this form to make an appointment to get a guided tour, to make an appointment to speak with a monk, or to ask any questions. We will get back to you within 24 hours. If you are planning to visit before 24 hours, please call us at the number above or simply visit.

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