About
Sri Lanka Amarapura - Ramannya Samagri Maha Sangha Sabha
At the Heart of Dhamma
Guided by the principles of the Sri Lanka Rāmañña Maha Nikaya, we strive to preserve and propagate the authentic teachings for generations to come.
Our History
Discover the profound journey and historical milestones of the Sri Lanka Rāmañña Maha Nikaya.
History of Sri Lanka Ramanna Nikaya
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Formation: 1863
Headquarters: Maha Sangha Moolasthanaya, Mahaviharawansika Sri Lanka
Ramanna Maha Nikaya, No. 566, Elvitigala Mw., Narahenpita, Colombo 05.
Tel: 0112369160, 0112369162
Leader: Most Venerable Makulawe Wimala Maha Thero
Rāmañña Nikāya (also spelled Ramanya Nikaya) is one of the three major Buddhist orders in Sri Lanka. It was founded in 1864 when Ambagahawatte Saranankara returned to Sri Lanka after being ordained by the Neyyadhamma Munivara Sangharaja of Ratnapunna Vihara in Burma. It is one of three Sri Lankan orthodox Buddhist monastic orders, along with the Siam Nikaya and Amarapura Nikaya.
Mahanayaka Theras of Sri Lanka Ramanna Nikaya:
- Ven. Ambagahawatte Indrasabhawara Gnanasami Maha Thera (1880–1886)
- Ven. Deepegoda Saddammawara Jothipala Seelakkandabidhana Maha Thera (1887–1916)
- Ven. Obadakannde Siri Vimalananda Maha Thera (1917–1924)
- Ven. Matara Gnanindasaba Maha Thera (1924–1937)
- Ven. Kodagoda Upasenabhidhana Maha Thera (1937–1939)
- Ven. Matale Dhammasiddhi Maha Thera (1939–1940)
- Ven. Karathota Siri Indasarathissa Maha Thera (1941–1954)
- Ven. Hisselle Siri Gnanodaya Maha Thera (1954–1966)
- Ven. Deepegoda Chandavimala Maha Thera (1966–1976)
- Ven. Induruwe Uttharanandabidhana Maha Thera (1976–1986)
- Ven. Pottewela Pannasara Maha Thera (1986–1997)
- Ven. Weweldeniye Medhalankara Thera (1998–2012)
- Ven. Napana Pemasiri Maha Thera (2012–2020)
- Ven. Makulawe Wimala Thera (2020–present)
The Rāmañña Nikāya was established by Ven. Ambagahawatte Indasabhawara Ñanasami Maha Thera.
