About the Centre

The Dhamma Gavesi Meditation Centre (DGMC)
was established under the leadership and guidance of Bhante
Jinalankara with the pure intention of rendering Dhamma
service to those who are interests in the Buddha’s teaching.
We are now living in a materialized and
commercialized world where the man is gripped with much
tension. It seems that spirituality is gradually falling to
Zero.
Man is running after a mirage of
happiness from materialistic comforts. Thirst for
materialistic joy is now higher than in early days. At DGMC,
programmes are conducted to teach the paths of insight and
successful avenues to be free from miseries to those who live
under pressure and stress.
Theravada teaching
At present, there are two main schools
in Buddhist practice as Theravada and Mahayana. DGMC is based
on the Theravada Buddhist practice and affiliated to “Sri Kalyani Yogashrama Samstha” (Galduwa) the forest monastic
tradition in Sri Lanka. Theravada Buddhism is mostly practiced
in Sri Lanka, India, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia and Lao. At
present Theravada teachings are broadly practiced even in the
West. Bhante Jinalankara, the founder teacher at DGMC is from
the Theravada tradition.
How the centre runs:

In accordance with the Theravada
tradition, monks and lay disciples of the Buddha continue the
practice of Dhamma mutually supported by each other. While
practicing the Dhamma, monks provide lay disciples the
teachings and spiritual inspiration. In gratitude, lay
disciples provide material support for their renouncing life
and practice generosity, morality and meditation (Dana, Sila
and Bhavana) under the guidance of monks. Hence the resident
monks of DGMC are entirely supported by generous offering of
robes, food, shelter and medicine offered by lay people from
various communities. Donations can be made to DGMC way of
finance, materials and volunteer service.

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