What We Do
Damrivi Foundation is a professional forum dedicated to bring in Buddhist insights into social development. We offers a range of services including studies in the Dhamma, Counseling with Buddhist insights, Guided meditation, Academic Programs and Research, and Buddhist tours and pilgrimages in Sri Lanka, India and beyond.
About Damrivi
for Spiritual, Social and Economic Development
The Damrivi Foundation was set up in 2003 by a group of academics and professionals to establish a forum for social action guided by Buddhist insights and philosophy. The founders were inspired by the conviction that Buddhism provides a philosophy and a way of life promoting welfare of humankind and its harmony with environment. However that the great potential that lies in Buddhism remains to a large extent yet to be explored, articulated and actualized.
Dhamma Programs
Explore Transformative Paths to Inner Peace, Wisdom, and Mindful Living
Damrivi Foundation conducts guided meditation programs on a weekly basis and organizes retreats periodically. These sessions are patronized by Buddhists and also non-Buddhists who wish to pursue on the spiritual path. The meditation programs are offered free of charge and supported by benevolent donors.
Counseling Programs
Empowering Lives Through Mindful Support and Wisdom-Inspired Counseling
Courses Currently Accepting Students
Empower Yourself to Empower Others
Voices of Inspiration
Discover Transformative Stories from Our Community
Our Counselors
Experienced Practitioners Offering Wisdom-Based Counseling Support
Psychological Counsellor
Diploma in Psychological Counselling with Buddhist Insights
BA (Psychology) (University of Kelaniya)
MA (Buddhist Ayurvedic Counselling) (University of Kelaniya)
Psychological Counsellor
Diploma in Psychological Counselling with Buddhist Insights (Damrivi Foundation)
Psychological Counsellor
Diploma in Psychological Counselling with Buddhist Insights (Damrivi Foundation)
Certificate in Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment (National Dangerous Drugs Control Board)
Psychological Counsellor
Diploma in Psychological Counselling with Buddhist Insights (Damrivi Foundation)
Psychological Counsellor
Diploma in Psychological Counselling with Buddhist Insights (Damrivi Foundation)
Higher Certificate in Child Psychology & Counselling (Damrivi Foundation)
Certificate in Drama Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: An Integrative Approach (Research Center for Drama Therapy)
Psychological Counsellor
BSc (Hons) in Psychology (Open University of Sri Lanka) (Reading)
Masters in Counselling and Psychosocial Support (University of Colombo) (Reading)
Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychosocial Support (University of Colombo)
Diploma in Psychological Counselling (Damrivi Foundation)
Psychological Counsellor
Diploma in Psychological Counselling with Buddhist Insights (Damrivi Foundation)
Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling (University of Colombo)
Psychological Counsellor
Diploma in Psychological Counselling with Buddhist Insights (Damrivi Foundation)
Psychological Counsellor
LLB
Diploma in Psychological Counselling with Buddhist Insights (Damrivi Foundation)
Ms. Kusum De Silva
Counselor, Damrivi Foundation
Ms. Ashirwadini de Silva
Counselor, Damrivi Foundation
Mr. A A K Samantha
Counselor, Damrivi Foundation
Our Academic Programs
Nurturing Minds, Enriching Lives
News & Events
Explore a Calendar of Wisdom-Centric Gatherings and Transformative Experiences
Damrivi Foundation conducts guided meditation programs on a weekly basis and organizes retreats periodically. These sessions are patronized by Buddhists and also non-Buddhists who wish to pursue on the spiritual path. The meditation programs are offered free of charge and supported by benevolent donors.
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
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
