Buddhist Society

Your Journey

The Buddhist Society is an inclusive student community dedicated to promoting Buddhist values, cultural traditions, personal wellbeing and community engagement within university life. The Society provides a welcoming space where students can connect, build friendships, and develop a strong sense of belonging. 

Our activities include meditation programmes, Dhamma discussions, sermons, alms-givings and other spiritual initiatives that encourage mindfulness, reflection and personal growth. We also celebrate Buddhist culture and traditions through various activities such as Vesak lantern displays, Poson dansal and other special events. 

Community service is an important part of the Society’s purpose. Through blood donation drives, charitable donations and outreach initiatives, students are given opportunities to support meaningful causes and make a positive contribution to the wider community. 

Through spiritual, cultural and service-oriented activities, the Buddhist Society aims to create a positive, supportive and memorable university experience while encouraging the values of compassion, unity and responsibility. 

Current Executive Board

Name: Tharani Amarasinghe

Designation: President

Degree Programme and Year: Bachelor of Laws /3rd year

School Previously Attended: Royal Institute International  School 

Name: Damsuwi Karunarathne

Designation: Vice President

Degree Programme and Year: Bachelor of Laws/3rd year

School Previously Attended: Musaeus College

Name: Shenali Mannapperuma

Designation: Secretary

Degree Programme and Year: Bsc. Mechanical Engineering (Honours) / 2nd year

School Previously Attended: Musaeus College

Name: Gihansa Kothalawala

Designation: Treasurer

Degree Programme and Year:  Bachelor of Laws/ 2nd year

School Previously Attended: Wycherly International School 

Name: Sathmi Wijethunga 

Designation: Event Coordinator

Degree Programme and Year: Bachelor of Laws / 2nd year

School Previously Attended: Lyceum International School Wattala 

Name: Isari Nayananda

Designation: PR Director

Degree Programme and Year: Bsc. Pyschology / 2nd year

School Previously attended: Trinity College Kandy