About Us

Mahamevnawa is a world reputed and well established organisation of buddhist monasteries, inaugurated in 1999 in Sri Lanka by most Ven Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero, for the purpose of spiritual development of the mankind in the Gauthama Supreme Buddha’s dispensation at the time of Supreme Buddha’s true doctrine and teachings were hardly known or practised.

Preparations are underway to inaugurate Ireland branch of Mahamevnawa in April 2016 under the guidance and advice by the most Venerable Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero.

When opened this will be the 25th overseas branch among 12 different countries and will be ideally located in Kildare, Ireland.

Under the blessings and patronage of its founder and the chief monk, it will serve community by promoting loving kindness, compassion and peace regardless of religion, in order to develop a peaceful world with the help of profound teachings of Supreme Buddha.