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BEFORE YOU ARRIVE

Plan your visit

Times, etiquette, and simple preparation—so your visit feels calm from the moment you arrive.

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CHOOSE YOUR VISIT

Come for one session, or stay for a retreat.

One session or a few hours

No prior booking needed

Choose a session from the daily schedule and arrive a little before it begins. You do not need to submit the retreat form.

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One full day or longer

Choose any retreat length

Request one full day or any number of consecutive days that suits you. We will review your dates and confirm availability.

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DAILY SCHEDULE

Four sessions daily.

Join any one of four visitor meditation sessions daily (except on Poya/full-moon days). No prior booking is needed. Arriving a little early helps you settle quietly.

6:00 AM–7:30 AM

Silent meditation: breathing and walking

Sitting meditation focused on the breath, with walking meditation to settle attention and calm the mind.

9:00 AM–11:00 AM

Guided tour and meditation

  1. 9:00–10:00 AMGuided tour inside the pagoda
  2. 10:00–11:00 AMGuided loving-kindness and breathing meditation, followed by Q&A
2:30 PM–6:00 PM

Tour, viewpoint and introduction

  1. 2:30–3:30 PMGuided tour inside the pagoda
  2. 3:30–4:30 PMGuided loving-kindness and breathing meditation
  3. 4:30–5:00 PMTalk on meditation and introduction to Buddhism
  4. 5:00–5:30 PMViewpoint tour
  5. 5:30–6:00 PMTea break
8:00 PM–9:00 PM

Silent meditation

A quiet hour of silent meditation to close the day.

Chanting

Chanting is performed daily at 5:30 PM and visitors may observe.

Private discussion (on request)

Available during 9:00 AM–11:00 AM and 1:00 PM–8:00 PM.

ETIQUETTE

Simple respect.

This is a temple setting. Visitors are warmly welcomed when behavior and dress are respectful.

  • - Women’s clothing should cover from knee to above shoulders; coverings are available on request.
  • - Remove shoes at the pagoda entrance.
  • - Remove hats in sacred spaces.
  • - Smoking and drugs are prohibited.
  • - Keep voices low; avoid disruptive behavior and respect those in meditation.
  • - Photos are generally allowed if appropriate—asking politely first is appreciated.

What to bring.

Bring what supports quiet: water, a light shawl if you get cold, and a small bag you can keep close. Most importantly, bring time— and a willingness to be gentle with yourself.

ContactSee the Setting

Reach us at +94 76 619 6727 (WhatsApp) or meditatewithamonkinella@gmail.com.

Find us.

Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery, Kumbalwela, Ella, Sri Lanka.

STAY LONGER

Choose the retreat length that suits you.

Request one full day or any number of consecutive days, subject to availability.

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