Nimalawa forest monastery. Hikkaduve Dhammasila Maha Thera A student of Kadawedduwe Jinavamsa Maha Thera and Matara Sri Nanarama Maha Thera who compiled the Vinaya manual of Sri Kalyani Yogasrama Samstha and is the current abbot of the Beralihela Forest Monastery. Foreign monks Greek Nyanadassana Maha Thera Contemporary forest monasteries Some of the widely known forest monasteries, among the large number of monasteries scattered throughout the island are listed below. Nimalawa Forest Monastery One of the ancient forest monasteries where the arahant Dhammadinna was considered to be resided. It was re-established as the first forest monastery of Sri Kalyani Yogasrama Samstha in 1951 by Kadawedduwe Jinavamsa Maha Thera. Na Uyana Forest Monastery Na Uyana Aranya is situated in the North Western Province and affiliated to Sri Kalyani Yogasrama Samstha and Pa-Auk Forest Monastery in Myanmar. Tanjantenna Forest and Monastery A group of isolated caves and huts scattered throughout Balangoda forest areas in which both local and foreign monks reside and practice meditation. Bhaddekavihari Forest Monastery which serves as the central meeting place, sick ward and the Uposatha sima for the local and foreign monks dwell in nearby forests, is considered to be the central meeting place of the dwelling monks. Affiliated to Sri Kalyani Yogasrama Samstha. Kudumbigala Forest Monastery An ancient monastery in Kumana forest sanctuary which is famous for its isolated environment and beautiful landscapes which was re-established by late Thambugala Anandasiri Mahathera. International Institute of Theravada - IIT Forest Monastery Newly established monk-training monastery at Karuwalagaswewa, bordering the forest sanctuary of Wilpattu National Park. Affiliated to Sri Kalyani Yogasrama Samstha. References External links Buddhist Forest Monasteries and Meditation Centers in Sri Lanka Theravada Buddhism in Sri Lanka