Social Activities

Scholarships
Scholarship program for both Sri Lankan and foreign students.1998-2002
Scholarships were offered for the medical students in Sri Lankan universities with financial difficulties. The selected students were provided with Rs. 10,000 per annum.
In addition, students of schools and Pirivenas are offered with scholarships each worth of Rs. 5,000.
Scholarships were awarded to the monks come to Sri Lanka for studies from India, Nepal, and Bangladesh.
Presenting scholarships for local and overseas students at the Buddhist Conference Hall of
Colombo.
2002.04.21
Offering of scholarships for local and foreign students at the General meeting of the Sri Lankan Buddhist Association.2004.02.02
Book Donations
Publication of 300,000 text books for Sunday Dhamma Schools in Sri Lanka.1992
Free distribution of 5,000 dhamma books to temples and dhamma schools at the Bandaranaike International Conference Hall, Colombo.1998.03.13
Distributed Buddhist publications to the school and university libraries in Sri Lanka.2000.08.10
Allocation of Dhamma texts in Tamil among the Tamil people at Wellawatta, Colombo.2002.07
With the help of The Corporate Body of the Buddha Educational Foundation in Taiwan, 60,000 copies of the four text books prescribed for the Sunday Dhamma School Final Examination were printed and distributed free among all the Dhamma schools through the Buddha Sasana Ministry of Sri Lanka.2004.02.01
Following the request of Venerable Chandima, the Corporate Body of the Buddha Educational Foundation in Taiwan published free the Chinese translation of one most popular books among both Buddhists and non-Buddhists, You and Your Problems written by the Most Venerable Dr. Kirinde Sri Dhammananda Maha Thero and translated into Chinese as 《你和你的問題》 by NG Hong Pau.2006.10.20
Distributed Buddhist publication to Sri Lankan embassies in overseas.2008
Guided The Corporate Body of the Buddha Educational Foundation of Taiwan to published the Hindi version of the Dhammapada translated by Hrishikesh Sharan. And also, another six dhamma books written in six different Indian languages were published and distributed free during the Vesak Ceremony held at Kolkatta Maha Bodhi Society.2010.05
Visited India and Nepal sacred places and distributed Buddhist publications to local students.2000.05.29
Distributed Buddhist Publications to temples in Atlanta, USA.2008.09.07
The Buddhaloka Foundation in Taiwan provided school supplies such as books, pens and pencils to the children for the new year, which were received by several schools in Kilinochchi area.2022.11.27-28
Donation of essential school equipment sets for all students studying in Mo/Bodagama Maha Vidyalaya.2022.12.09
Dharma Chakra Child Foundation
The inaugural ceremony of the Dharma Chakkra Child Foundation.1998.11.29
The central office of the foundation in western Sri Lanka, was ceremonially opened by the President of Sri Lanka H.E. Chandrika Bandaranayaike. Her Excellency appreciated the foundation as a place which transcends every sort of discriminations such as caste, class and builds up a healthy future
generation for the country.
“Lianxin” kindergarten project.1999-2013
There are 17 kindergartens and the teachers are paid by the project and children are provided with uniforms and other facilities free of charge.
Ceremony of unveil the steeple of pagoda at Dharma Chakkra Child Foundation at Bandaragama, Opening the building complex.2001.02.15
Constructed a girl’s hostel at the Dharma Chakkra Child Foundation at Bandaragama.2006.02.10
Medical Camps/ Medical Equipment Donations
Offered medical equipment to the Army Hospital.1998.11
Since 1999 up to date, medical groups from Taiwan, China, and Malaysia have been led to Sri Lanka, especially to remote areas and to those torn down by the civil war. Each medical camp is held for ten days and more than five thousand patients attend to take treatments.1999-Present
Free distribution of 300 spectacles for the elder citizens in Sri Lanka.2000
During the civil war in Sri Lanka, conducted ten days medical clinic at North part of the country.2000.08.07
Conduct of the medical clinic in corporation with the Kuan In Ay-sing Association. 3,000 patients were given free treatment in Colombo, Lewangama of Kegalle district and at Bandaragama.2002.09.10
Leaded a group of Taiwanese medical specialists held free clinics in the places of Colombo, Kegalle, Matale, and Anuradhapura.2003
Medical Clinic: A medical group from Taiwan was lead to Sri Lanka and conducted free clinics at the following places for one week:

Sri Sudharmodaya Pirivena, Bandarawela.

Thiranagama Sri Rathanasara Buddhist Center, Angunakolawewa.

Sri Lanka Dharma Chakkra Child Foundation, Bandaragama.
2004.11.06-13
Tsunami donation works for Sri Lanka
Sent clothes of five containers to Sri Lanka for free distribution.2004.08
After the Tsunami hit Sri Lanka, the victims were provided with food, clothes, medicines, house
equipment, tents etc. in 30 containers.
2005.01.15
Leaded devotees of the Theravada Samadhi Education Association donated wheelchairs for
disabled hit by tsunami in 2004
2005.02.08
Founding the initiative stone to the construction of the Tsunami village at Uhapitigoda, Ambalanthota, Hambantota. 300 houses were
built and handed over to those who lost houses.
2005.02.18
Opening ceremony of the Samadhigama house scheme of 300 houses at Ambalanthota.2005.09.10
Arranged Free Medical Camp at Hambantota, Sri Lanka.2005.09.14-26
Completion of the second phase of the Taiwan Samadhi Village in Bataata, Thanamalvila,
Panama, Kebilithigollawa, and Kilinocchi.
2007.03.10
Donations for Nagris Typhoon victims in Mynmar
Provided 20,000 roof-sheets for 137 temples and 10,000 roof-sheets for 250 house Equipment, dry food and financial aids for the victims after Nagris Typhoon in Myanmar.2008.08.10-17
Arranged Free Medical Camp in Myanmar.2008.10.18-21
Arranged Free Medical Camp in Yangon.2008.10.23-24
Arranged Free Medical Camp at Kalaywa Tawya Temple for monks in Myanmar.2008.10.25-26
Rebuild and open Southern School and provided stationary in Myanmar.2008.12.05
Provided 600 bag of rice among the poor people in Myanmar.2008.12.10
Provided house equipment and financial aids for the victims in Myanmar.2008.12.21
Initiation of the construction of ‘Compassion Village’ in Myanmar2009.02.12
Completed the house scheme constructed for the victims of 2008 Nagiris in Myanmar. The scheme
has 1,000 houses, 100 wells and 3 schools.
2009.06.15
Provided daily needs among the people who live
in rural area in Rangoon.
2009.12.07
Male and female novices from Myanmar have been brought to Sri Lanka educated residentially.2009.12.10
Donations made since the beginning of the Covid-19 menace
For low-income families in Thanamalwila area Distribution of Rs.1.5 million dry food items.2020.03.29
“Iṭukama” contributes Giving Rs. 10 million to the President in Sri Lanka.2020.08.21
For doctors and nurses working in the intensive care units of hospitals Providing masks and protective clothing worth Rs. 50 lakhs to the Prime Minister in Sri Lanka.2020.10.26
For pregnant mothers in Biyagama area Distribution of essential items and dry food items at a cost of Rs. 2.5 million.2021.04.09
Oxygen kits, oximeters and face masks, which are essential for intensive care units in hospitals, cost Granting to the President at a cost of Rs. 20 million.2021.06.25
For low-income families and expectant mothers in Thanamalwila Bodagama area Distribution of essential commodities and dry food items at a cost of Rs. 20 million.2021.07.18
Giving 500 oximeters worth Rs. 1.5 million to the Prime Minister in Sri Lanka.2021.08.06
Oxygenators, oximeters, infrared thermometers, face masks and tissue paper, which are essential for hospitals, cost Rs. 287 lakhs to Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, Chief Physician Anuruddha Padeniya and other doctors.2021.09.22
At the request of the Chief Incumbent of the Mihintale Rajamaha Viharaya, Ven. Walawahangunuwewe Dhammaratana Thero, Distribution of essential items and dry food items at a cost of Rs. 1.5 million.2021.09.27
Providing essential medical equipment such as oxygen generators, oximeters, masks etc. to the rural hospitals in 03 districts (Kandy, Hambantota, Matara).2021.09.08
Donation of essential oxygen generators, oximeters and masks to Biyagama Hospital.2021.10.04
Providing essential medical equipment to Horana and Ingiriya Hospitals.2021.11.05
Providing essential oxygen generators, oximeters and masks to Tissamaharama Base Hospital.2021.11.25
Rice and milk powder donations
Distribution of milk powder to the villagers living in Mihintale area.2022.07.11
Providing 2,000 packets of milk powder for Buddha’s Light International Association.2022.08.30
Distribution of bags of rice to the academic and non-academic staff working at Nagananda International Institute of Buddhist Studies.2022.09.16
Distributing rice to the residents of Bollegala, Pattiwila.2022.09.21
Distribution of rice bags to 150 low-income families in Alawattegama area of ​​Kandy.2022.09.26
Providing assistance to children studying in the first year of Mo/Bodagama School.2022.09.28
Providing assistance to more than four hundred children and preschool teachers in nineteen preschools at Hambegamuwa Muthumala Rajamaha Vihara.2022.09.28
Providing assistance to over four hundred children in twenty preschools, preschool teachers, children under five and nursing mothers.2022.09.29
Distribution of bags of rice to the people living in plantations in Hatton area.2022.09.29
Rice paddies for several local families around the Imbulgoda Meditation Center, a subsidiary of the Nagananda International Institute of Buddhist Studies.2022.09.30
Distributing rice to the residents of Galle.2022.10.02
Distribution of rice to Sunday school children and low-income families in the area.2022.10.02
Donation of bags of rice for employees of petrol stations in Gampaha district.2022.10
Distribution of rice bags to low-income families in Kekirawa, Budugehinna area.2022.10.09
Distribution of rice bags to low-income families in Habadawewa area.2022.10.14
Distribution of bags of rice to low-income families in Angunakolwewa area.2022.10.14
Distribution of rice bags to Gonawala Sri Shailarama Purana Viharam, Bollegala Sirinanda Viharam, Gonawala Sri Sunandaramaya, Gonawala Sri Vijayaramaya, Gonawala Viharamahadevi Buddhist Centre, Gonawala Sri Mahendraramaya, Kadavata Sri Pushparamaya, Kadavata Bimbaramaya and Kadavathala Buddhist Center.2022.10.18
According to the request of the Army Commander, the bags of rice to be distributed to low-income families handed over to the Army.2022.11.08
Distribution of bags of rice to poor families in Kotavava area of ​​Anuradhapura and milk powder to school children in that area.2022.11.12-13
Distribution of bags of rice to poor families in Moragahamada area of ​​Matale.2022.11.18
Distribution of bags of rice to poor families in Erikegama.2022.11.19
Distribution of rice bags to the children who will come to Dambulla, Bulagala temple for Dhamma education from Palvehera, Mirisgonia, Araliyagama, Bulagala, Pallegama, Medamavatagama, Kitulhitiawa, Millagala.2022.11.20
Distribution of rice bags to Sinhalese and Tamil families living in Vavuniya Weerapuram, Periya Ulukkulam, Avarantulava in the Northern Province.2022.11.30
Distribution of bags of rice to poor families in Galgamuwa.2022.12.07
Distribution of bags of rice to poor families in Bodagama.2022.12.08
Other
A well was built in Bodagama village, for the
purpose of drinking, which was suffering from draught severely and now it is used by 500 families.
2001
Activity of setting free ten cows at Bandaragama in Sri lanka.2001
Donation of a computer for the Buddha Sasana Ministry of Sri Lanka.1993.07.09
Distribution of dry ration items to local people living in Mihintale area.2021.12.29
Donation of dry food items to 500 low-income farming families living in Anuradhapura district on the occasion of Labor Day.2022.05.01
Providing food parcels as lunch for more than 5000 people who came to pay tribute to Mihintale shrine.2022.06.16