Psychological First Aid Workshop – 25/08/2024
A workshop to enhance Psychological First Aid (PFA) skills was conducted at Damrivi Foudation on Sunday, 25th August 2024. Dr. Lasantha Wijesekara, Applied Psychologist from the Family Health Bureau, Ministry of Health, illustrated the core principles of PFA. He emphasized the ethical values that PFA providers must embody. His presentation was bolstered by practical guidelines […]
Opening Ceremony of Sitagu Dhamma Centre and Felicitation of Sitagu Sayadaw – 23/08/2024
Friday 23rd August 2024 marked the momentous occasion of the collaboration between the Most Venerable Sitagu Sayadaw Ashin Nyanissara and Damrivi Foundation, to further improve the provision of mental health services and teaching of Buddhist philosophy in Sri Lanka. The felicitation ceremony for Sitagu Sayadaw Ashin Nyanissara and his delegates and the opening of the […]
Inauguration of the 21st Batch of the Damrivi Foundation Internship in Counselling
The inauguration ceremony for the 21st batch of the Internship in Counselling was held on the 13th of July 2024 at the Damrivi Foundation premises. The internship program provides an opportunity to develop practical counselling competencies in local community settings, while nurturing the transformative practices of self-reflection and effective communication that contribute to developing a […]
Psychological First Aid (PFA) Workshop on 25/08/2024 (Sunday)
Professional Development Workshop on Managing ADHD – 19/05/2024
On 19th May 2024, Ms. Lasanthika Madushani, Clinical Psychologist, conducted a practice-oriented training workshop for mental health professionals on Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Participants discussed the fundamentals of ADHD, from its etiology (causes of the disorder) and symptomatology (observable signs and symptoms in the client) to best management practices across the early stages of human […]
Discourse on the Advice Given to Rāhula at Ambalaṭṭhikā – 31/05/2024
Emeritus Professor of Pali and Buddhist Studies Asanga Tilakaratne eloquently guided a thought-provoking discussion on the conceptualization of dishonesty as illustrated in the Ambalaṭṭhikā Rāhulovāda Suttra. With careful dissections of the original texts, the group discussed and reflected upon the suttra’s implications on what truly constitutes a lie, how this can be blurred based on […]
Vesak Poya 2024 Sil and Meditation Programme – 24/05/2024
The Vesak Poya 2024 Sil and Meditation Programme was held on 24th May 2024 at Damrivi Foundation. The event made for a tranquil atmosphere to pay respects to Lord Buddha and engage in mindfulness practices, whilst appreciating and upholding the virtuous doctrines of the Enlightened One. The Most Venerable Aggamahapanditha Tirikunamale Ananda Mahanayaka Thero commenced […]
Sutta Sakachcha – 2024/04/20
Training on Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Obsessive Compulsive Disorders by Chamila Lasanthika
We held a very successful training on Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, Chamila Lasanthika, Clinical psychologist conducted the training attended by nearly 30 counselors. A series of training programs on childhood disorders and therapies for counsellors and caregiver’s will be available in the coming month.
Felicitating Emeritus Professor Asanga Tilakartne
Emeritus Professor Asanga Tilakaratne was awarded the Ananda Coomaraswamy Fellowship by Sahitya Akademi, Government of India. Hence Damrivi Foundation along with the Board of Trustees and Staff organized this Felicitation ceremony to appreciate and celebrate his Achievement. Here are some highlights of the event. Arrival of Maha Sangha in procession The arrival of Emirates […]
