Samādhikusalà
Foundation
Samādhikusalà Foundation (SkF) a 'not for profit' organisation,
a company limited by guarantee established in 2022, conducts activities and practices for the preservation and propagation of Buddha’s teachings.
The Founding Board members
Founder and Spiritual Director
President
Mr. A Jayasundera
General Secretary
Dr. N. Meegama
Vice President
Mr. K. Gunawardhana
Board Director
Ms. D. Jayasinghe
How We Came to Be
Established in 2022, Samadhikusala Foundation derived from the organisations Nirodha Retreats Worldwide (2010) and Nirodha Trust (1998).
Renunciation
Senior practitioners have the choice of renunciation from lay life to join the Order of male and female ordained Sangha.
Male Ordination:
Samanera Attakusala received Pabbaja ordination on January 6, 2025. He is currently undergoing the novice training.
Samanera Dhammaratana received Pabbaja ordination on May 14, 2026. He is currently undergoing the novice training.
Female Ordination:
Samaneri Anàtimāni received Pabbaja ordination on November 15, 2025. she is currently undergoing the novice training in her nun's Monastery.
How We Are Funded
Samādhikusalà Foundation is not funded by any organisations, philanthropists or grants. All our activities are solely funded by donations from practising meditators and Buddhist devotees. Donating is observed as a means to practice generosity, which is an indispensable quality for meditation.
Ongoing projects & Responsibilities
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Building, maintaining and managing the Retreat Centre in Panduwasnuwara, Sri Lanka
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Maintaining and managing the Meditation Centre based in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
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Holding the copyrights of the teachings of Samadhikusala Thero and holding the rights for the childhood chantings of Dhammaruwan.
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Functioning as the supportive committee (Dayaka Sabhava) of the Vihara & Meditation Centre.
