History of Sri Sudharshanaramaya
The Sri Sudarshanarama Ancient Temple was founded in the early 1800s.
1944.06.11
The higher ordination (Upasampada) ceremony for Ven. Bulathpitiye Piyananda Thero took place in 1935 under the guidance of Ven. Arakavita Saranathissa Thero and Ven. Wadawala Wanarathana Thero. He began his ordination life during this time and continued the orthopedic medicine practices initiated by the temple.
1944.10.29
The Dhamma School was built on the advice of Ven. Wadawala Wanaratana Thero and through the initiative of Ven. Rathnakande Seelarathana Thero.
1952
Ven. Bulathpitiye Piyananda Thero became the head of the temple and took the initiative to develop the Dhamma School.
1982.06.06 - 1982.06.20
The eye restoration ceremony of the Buddha statue at the new temple was held.
1985.04.22
A sound system offering ceremony was conducted.
1986.01.31
The stupa was unveiled under the patronage of His Excellency President J.R. Jayewardene.
1991.11.19
The ordination ceremony of Kithulpe Gunanananda Thero was held.
1993.
The 50th anniversary celebration of the Dhamma school (1943 - 1993) was held.
1993.03.12
The higher ordination (Upasampada) ceremony of Kithulpe Gunanananda Thero was conducted.
1994.11.17
The ordination ceremony of Mahagama Chandima Thero was held.
1997.06.25
Ven. Bulathpitiye Piyananda Thero was passed away.
2003.02.11
The “Bodhi Ropa Pinkama” ceremony has been conducted.
2004.11.29
The initiation of the “Dasa Paramitha Pinkama” ceremony is being planned for completion.