Malwatta Temple Kandy

These pictures are from the Welivita Sri Saranankara Museum which is situated in the Malwathu Maha Vihara premises. It is the same temple which Saranankara thero used to live during 18th century. In this little museum, one can see his tools, his writings, and every item he used in his humble little room as the last ‘Sangaraja’ of the island. Also there are alphabets of several languages written in ‘Puskola poth’.

It was my dream to go there which finally came true. The only thing I hated to see was the animal abuse which they called a tradition. Which religion say abusing is a tradition. Hopefully the new president will stop and do something about it. The poor elephant had a sadness on the face. The poor creature was tight with a big chain 😡😳😞. If people stop watching this & start protesting it might help.

Malwathu Viharaya is located in the heart of Kandy, Malwathu Viharaya is one of the two main Buddhist monasteries in the city. Founded centuries ago, it is the seat of the Chief Prelate of the Malwatta Chapter of the Siyam Nikaya. The temple features beautiful traditional architecture, serene courtyards, and sacred relics, offering visitors a glimpse into Sri Lanka’s rich Buddhist heritage.

I could participated upasampada ceramony at Siyam tradition

These pictures are from the Welivita Sri Saranankara Museum which is situated in the Malwathu Maha Vihara premises. It is the same temple which Saranankara thero used to live during 18th century. In this little museum, one can see his tools, his writings, and every item he used in his humble little room as the last ‘Sangaraja’ of the island. Also there are alphabets of several languages written in ‘Puskola poth’.

This temple is enrich in history and the ‘Siam Sandeshaya’ has been sent by the king of Siam in 1750s enclosed in a ivory case to re-establish higher ordination in Sri lanka, to Valivita Sanagaraja thero. Upali thero used to live here.

The Malwatu Chapter Monastery, also known as the Malwatte Vihara, is a historic and influential Buddhist monastery situated in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Established in the 16th century, it has been a central figure in Sri Lankan Buddhism, particularly in the administration of the Buddhist clergy and the preservation of cultural and religious traditions. The monastery is part of the Malwatte Chapter, one of the two major monastic orders in Sri Lanka, the other being the Asgiriya Chapter. The Malwatte Vihara holds significant historical and cultural importance, serving as the seat of the Chief Prelate of the Malwatte Chapter. This position is crucial in the administration of the Buddhist community in Sri Lanka. The monastery is also closely associated with the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha, which is one of the most venerated relics in Buddhism. Although the relic itself is housed in the nearby Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Tooth), the Malwatte Vihara plays an important role in its ceremonial and administrative aspects. Architecturally, the Malwatte Vihara features traditional Sri Lankan Buddhist designs, with intricately carved wooden elements and vibrant murals depicting scenes from Buddhist teachings. The monastery also functions as an educational center, offering training and guidance to novice monks and promoting Buddhist studies. It hosts various religious ceremonies and festivals, contributing to the preservation of Sri Lankan Buddhist culture and heritage. Overall, the Malwatte Chapter Monastery is not only a place of worship but also a vital institution in the spiritual and cultural life of Sri Lanka.

There is a a very informative museum inside the temple and kind person who explains all the information related to the history of budhism..make sure to go inside the temple and visit it if you’re coming to kandy.