Mahamevnawa
International
Meditation Centre

Rooted in the Theravāda tradition, we offer a sanctuary for meditation, Dhamma study, and spiritual community — open to all, guided by resident monks in Essex and online worldwide.

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1999
Founded in Sri Lanka
2009
UK Branch Established
Worldwide
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About Us

Rooted in the original teaching

Mahamevnawa is a world-renowned organisation of Buddhist monasteries, inaugurated in 1999 in Sri Lanka by Most Venerable Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero — dedicated to reviving the original Dhamma of the Gautama Buddha.

The UK branch was established in 2009 and is now based in Billericay, Essex. We offer a wide range of spiritual programmes — from silent meditation and Dhamma study to children's education and community retreats.

"Mind precedes all mental states. Mind is their chief; they are all mind-wrought."

— Dhammapada, Verse 1
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What We Offer

Programmes & Sessions

Online and on-site programmes rooted in the Theravāda tradition, open to all.

Sinhala Medium / English Medium
Kids Dhamma School
Every Sunday
8:20 AM – 11:00 AM · Zoom
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Online / In Person · English Medium
Meditate with a Monk
Every Saturday
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
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Online / In Person · English Medium
Dhamma Class and Discussion
Every Thursday
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
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In Person · Monastery
Evening Chanting
Every Day
6:30 PM · Monastery
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"Just as a solid rock is not shaken by the storm, even so the wise are not affected by praise or blame."
— Dhammapada, Verse 81

For All Ages

Dhamma School

Mahamevnawa Dhamma School UK is proudly the largest Dhamma school in the United Kingdom. The Dhamma school is collaboratively conducted by all the branches of the Mahamevnawa Meditation Centre UK. Teaching activities are delivered by Venerable monks and teachers, trained in Dhamma teaching, based on a well-structured curriculum suitable for children in both English and Sinhala media.

Supported by a large, dedicated panel of teachers and a well-structured syllabus, we provide an excellent learning environment. This is the perfect space for children worldwide to gather, build meaningful friendships with virtuous companions (Noble Friends), and practice the Dhamma together.

Our Global Student Community Includes: United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Denmark, Dubai, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Sri Lanka, and Switzerland.

Schedule
Every Sunday
8:20 AM – 11:00 AM
Platform
Zoom Online
Free to Join
Language
Sinhala & English Medium
All Welcome
Age Groups
All Age Groups
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What We Cover

01
Life of the Buddha
From birth in Lumbini to Parinibbāna
02
Core Dhamma Teachings
Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, Five Precepts
03
Pāli Chanting
Morning and evening suttas and protective verses
04
Guided Meditation
Ānāpānasati and mettā bhāvanā practice
05
Buddhist Ethics & Stories
Jātaka tales, moral values, sīla in daily life

Watch & Listen

Dhamma Media

Talks, guided meditations, and teachings from Mahamevnawa IMC — available freely online.

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Dhamma Talk
Introduction
Introduction to Buddhism
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Guided Meditation
Meditation
Ānāpānasati — Mindfulness of Breathing
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Teaching Series
Meditation
Introduction to Buddhist Meditation
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Teachings, guided meditations, and Dhamma discussions — freely available on YouTube.
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Enlighten Your Path

September 2026 · Billericay, Essex

Three-Day Meditation Retreat at Dhamma Land

We were deeply blessed to gather once again at Mahamevnawa IMC's Dhamma Land in Billericay for a three-day residential meditation retreat. Participants from across the UK and beyond came together in the spirit of the Dhamma — observing the Eight Precepts, practising Ānāpānasati meditation, attending Dhamma talks, and cultivating stillness through noble silence.

The retreat offered a rare opportunity to step away from the busyness of daily life and dedicate uninterrupted time to meditation and Dhamma study, guided by our resident monks. The warm and joyful spirit of the participants made these three days a truly uplifting occasion for all who attended.

We are grateful to all the volunteers, teachers, and supporters who made this retreat possible. May all beings be happy. Sādhu! Sādhu! Sādhu!

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Come & Practice with Us

We welcome everyone regardless of background. All our programmes are offered freely as a gift of the Dhamma.

Address
Dhamma Land, Hardings Elms Road
Crays Hill, Billericay, Essex CM11 2UH
Phone
(+44) 01268 533870
(+44) 7551 799352
Email
admin@mahamevnawaimc.org
Charity Number
1129621

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