Namaste! And welcome to Om Shambhala ashram in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. The ashram opened its doors in 2020, and has already hosted first guests who enjoyed several days of peaceful practice.

Located within a tranquil, beautifully tended garden, the ashram is within the vicinity of the ancient sacred city of Anuradhapura, whose majestic Buddhist stupas imbue the spirits of a civilisation that ruled over the island for more than 1,200 years. The temple complex is also home to the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi tree, cut from the historical tree a Bodh Gaya in India, where the Buddha attained enlightenment. Also within a short journey lies the mountain peak of Mihintale, revered as the place where Buddhism was first brought to Sri Lanka by Prince Mahinda of India.

Practice at Om Shambhala is centred around the Vajrayana tradtion of Buddhism, which originated in the mountains of Tibet and provided profound inspiration for our guru during the time he spent there under the tutelage of the Himalayan lamas. There is also a spiritual library available at the ashram for guests to explore at their leisure.

Yoga and meditation sessions are led by Tharaka, a local-born Buddhist teacher. After living an ascetic life for more than 15 years,travelling from mountain to mountain and between forests like a wandering yogi, he has now realised that there is no higher calling than sharing what he has learned with others. That is why he has decided to establish Om Shambhala.

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''Following divine guidance, I am here to impart the light of Dhamma to all those who seek a more meaningful, serene life. I look forward to taking you on a journey through the magic of Om Shambhala''.