මඩවිල්ගොඩ ශ්රී විශුද්ධාරාම පුරාණ විහාරස්ථානයේ ඉතිහාසය හා ශාසනික උරුමය
An authentic 18th-century sanctuary of the Amarapura Siri Saddhammavansa Maha Nikaya, fostering Dhamma wisdom, Kandyan art heritage, and noble community upliftment in Wadduwa.
The sacred history of Madavilgoda Sri Vishuddharama Purana Viharaya dates back to the late 18th century (circa 1780s), during the profound revival of Theravada Buddhism across the maritime provinces of Sri Lanka.
Recognizing the need for a dedicated monastery for Buddhist monks to study the Tipitaka, practice meditation, and preserve Buddhist identity under colonial pressures, local landowner and philanthropist Vidanarala Manatunga Gabriel de Silva generously donated the fertile ancestral land in Madavilgoda, Wadduwa to the Maha Sangha.
Under the noble auspices of the Amarapura Siri Saddhammavansa Maha Nikaya, the monastery flourished into a revered center of Pali scholarship, meditation practice, and community spiritual welfare.
Siri Saddhammavansa fraternity preserving ancient monastic disciplinary traditions.
Historic land grant in Wadduwa sanctified for the perpetuation of the Sasana.
Enduring sacred monuments bearing testimony to centuries of devotion and craftsmanship.
The succession of distinguished Maha Theros who nurtured the temple across centuries.
Pioneered the expansion of the monastery in the 1880s, establishing foundational monastic residences and monastic education in the Wadduwa sector.
Dedicated decades of monastic scholarship and moral instruction, guiding the establishment of the Sunday Dhamma school and community welfare activities.
Chief Incumbent; Adhikarana Sanganayaka of Raigam Korale & Panadura Totamuna; Deputy President of Kalutara District Sasana Arakshaka Balamandalaya; Parivenadhipathi of Walana Vijaya Saukyatha Vidyalaya.
Preserving and passing down the pristine words of the Gautama Buddha through weekly Sunday Sri Saddhatissa Dhamma school, Pali studies, and Pirivena education.
Guiding devotees in Samatha and Vipassana meditation techniques to cultivate present-moment awareness, emotional equanimity, and serene inner tranquility.
Manifesting Buddha Dhamma through philanthropic healthcare, blood donation campaigns, elderly support, and community welfare throughout Wadduwa.
