The Present Moment Is The Door To All Moments
- Thich Nhat Hanh
Our philosophy at Nihada Arana is the same, the journey of unlearning leads to wisdom beyond comprehension!
“Your Urge To Control Life Controls You”
- Mooji
The path of nature is the right path. It changes consistently in the wilderness, like the waterfall.
Instead of spending one’s whole lifetime destroying the path, the truth seeker begins to love the way it is naturally moving. We are here to open that path for you.
What is meditation? Who am I? Samsara? Nirvana? How to pursue them?
Founding Abbot
He is known for his pragmatic approach to mindfulness and the seamless delivery of profound Dhamma in a simple manner that anyone can easily understand.
Ven. Gnanaweera learned the virtues and fundamentals of theoretical meditation from late Venerable Master Katukurunde Gnanananda Thero and later under the supervision of Venerable Master Uda Iriyagama Dhammajeewa Thero (the Chief Abbot of the Meetirigala Nissarana Forest Meditation Center, Sri Lanka). He also practised Dhamma in solitude and advanced his meditation skills during his time in Myanmar. Today, he is referred to as a famous spiritual teacher and a guide to a growing audience of truth seekers and practitioners worldwide.
The Most Ven. Aluthgamgoda Gnanaweera Thero founded The Nihada Arana in Late 2018.
Life at Nihanda Arana
A day at Nihada Arana typically starts at 4.00 am with walking and sitting meditation sessions throughout the day. Nihada Arana also provides breakfast, lunch Dhana, and Gilanpasa (Evening tea) to all guests and monks alike.
There are two Dhamma Sermons daily at Nihada Arana conducted by Ven. Aluthgamgoda Gnanaweera Thero, with the Morning Teacher’s Discourse at 9 am and the evening Teacher’s Discourse from 7 pm to 8.30 pm allowing monks and guests to talk to the Abbot in person.
Dive In, Get Involved
Nihada Arana is completely dependent on the generosity of the lay community for basic requisites such as food, robes, shelter, medicine and the other administrative expenses of the Meditation Centre and the resident Venerable Sangha (Mendicant Monks) for their well-being.
Learn & Change the way of life
Unlock the ‘Dhamma Vault’, an Audio & Video collection offered by Nihada Arana Meditation Center available for free for anyone wanting to hear the practical approach of mindfulness, meditation and develop a deeper spiritual understanding.
