Panchakapaduwa Island Meditation Centre

Panchakapaduwa Island Meditation Centre is the hidden jewel of Beruwela. It can be accessed via the beach from Bentota or from sea from Beruwela. On the island, which is thickly covered with dense jungle, are four Buddhist monks, beautifully clad in red and orange robes, meditating peacefully. It is a place you only likely to discover by accident as it is not featured in guide books.

The island has several features. A few stone steps lead to the top, where there is a small white temple at the edge of the cliff. A cave in the middle of a beautiful garden is ideal for special thought for most people and meditation for others. There is a beautiful garden on the island, which offers spectacular views of the ocean. There is also a kuti (hut) area where lanterns are lit at night to conduct pooja ceremonies. Daily meditation is from 7.00 to 8.00am, 8.00 to 9.00am, and 9.00 to 10.00am.  For the pooja ceremony 200 lamps are lit.

Reaching the place, near the Bentota Bridge is a road that houses many beachfront hotels. Take a right and immediately take your left. After travelling just a few yards dowb this road you will see a narrow road to the right. This road leads to the beach. It is about a 40 minute walk from the beach to the island. Be prepared to pay between Rs500-1000 for the boat ride if you are go by sea from Beruwela
(Content Source : Travel Sri Lanka Magazine)
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