About us
July 7, 2021 2023-07-07 9:33About us
Welcome to Piriven and Bhikkhu Education
The Tripitaka literature states that the word Pirivena has been used since the time of the Buddha to refer to the monastery or hut where the monks lived. Pirivena is a traditional educational institution that has been operating in Sri Lanka for centuries. Vyakta, Visharada, Bahusratha, Dharmadhara and Vinayadhara Bhikkus were created who brought fame to this country through Pirivena education. The main function of the Pirivena was to teach and teach classical subjects such as Sinhala, Pali, Sanskrit as well as subjects such as Buddhism, History, Elegance, Astrology and Logic. It happened through Pirivena education. It was through the Pirivenas that the exemplary Bhikku leadership was trained in the society by practicing the disciplinary disciplines imposed by the Lord Buddha.
BC The Kalaprasada Monastery, built by King Devanampiyatissa in the first century, is considered to be the first Pirivena in Sri Lanka. The Maha Viharaya and the Abhayagiri are two of the most prestigious educational institutions in the country. Eight Pirivena Educational Centers, formerly known as the Headquarters, are located in Metara and are known as the Eight Headquarters. Welivita Asarana Sarana Saranankara Sangharaja Thero, who pioneered the continuation of Pirivena education to this day, can be proudly named as the founder of the present day Pirivena education revival in the country.
Pirivena, which was under autonomy in the past, has become a state institution functioning under the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Sri Lanka since the colonial era. Today, there are about 825 government-approved pirivenas operating islandwide, with more than 69,000 lay clergy students and more than 7,300 lay clergy teachers engaged in the teaching and learning process. There are several types of Pirivenas operating in the Pirivena system such as Basic Pirivenas, Maha Pirivenas, Pirivena Colleges, Bilingual Pirivenas, Special Pirivenas and Buddhist Seelamatha Educational Institutions. Throughout history, the training of monks has been the main objective of Pirivena education, but now the Pirivena also provides education to lay boys. ”
Special Priority
- Formulating and implementing new educational programmes for improvement of the knowledge of English Language, Computing and Technological skills of Buddhist Monks.
- Implementing a Special Program for the upliftment of Piriven Education.
- Facilitating higher educational courses/programs of Buddhist Monks in every aspect.
- Introducing a monthly contributory sponsorship scheme for the reimbursement of expenditure incurred in respect of education activities of Buddhist Monks.
- Taking appropriate steps to resolve pending issues which are unsettled in relation to appointments and salaries and wages of principals and teachers of Pirivenas.
- Taking necessary measures to enhance activities of Dhamma Schools of all religions in co-ordination with relevant authorities and institutions.
Blessings of the National Pirivena Instructor Thero
Ven. Dodampahala Sri Rahula Thero
National Pirivena InstructorMessage from the Director Thero of Pirivena Education
VISION
Creating a community that can overcome the challenges of the future world while preserving the Tri-Sasana.
MISSION
To provide a service to the next generation of virtuous generation with the highest efficiency and collective cooperation of all quality methods, stabilizing the funds responsibly and facing future challenges.
