The Damrivi Foundation was set up in 2003 by a group of academics and professionals to establish a forum for social action guided by Buddhist insights and philosophy. Over the last 8yrs Damrivi has evolved as a professional forum brining in Buddhist insights to the development process.
In line with the cardinal principle of the Buddhist Philosophy, ' Mind is the fore-runner of all phenomena, Mind precedes all good and evil', Damrivi identifies the crux of the problems of the as having mainly to do with 'attitudes and value system'.
Damrivi offers two unique on-line courses developed by renowned Buddhist academics and linguists .
Diploma in Buddhist Studies
Diploma in English Language through Buddhism
Diploma in Psychological Counselling with Buddhist insights
Damrivi has pioneered professional training in psychological counselling with Buddhist insights.
The Course aims at promoting mental health by training culturally friendly professional counsellors.
A youth programme addressing the spiritual, biological and psychological needs for a happy marriage.
This includes Buddhist concept of love and family values, Domestic Violence and its consequences , Stresses and strains of a marital relationship, Causes of Conflict and Resolution, Value of Meditation
A creative Children's Programme – Bringing up your child the dhamma way addressing common attitude problems of Children thus promoting mental wellbeing of Children and child development.
It is conducted by professionally qualified psychological counsellors and is offered free of charge.
Our counselling service is one of our key interventions targeting to promote mental health. Damrivi counseling services combine Buddhist insights and therapies and western counseling theories and therapies .
The service is provided by highly trained counsellors and medical personnel specialized in mental health including psychiatrists. Damrivi provides in-house counselling by prior appointment and free phone counselling at any time during working hours. Our services are accessed by distressed people of all faiths.
Damrivi manages Beyond the Net, (www.beyondthenet.net) a web site on Theravada Buddhism which has been in existence for over 14 years. This site also serves to make available to the world ,the Buddhist tradition as practiced in Sri Lanka.
Damrivi functions as a well patronized meditation center in Sri Lanka. The meditation session are conducted by Ven. Udueeriyagama Dhammajeeva Thero, of Nissaranavanaya forest Hermitage , Meethirigala and Mr. Gamini Priyantha, the most sought after lay meditation teacher.