Our Vision
A world where every young person is safe, strong and valued — and every heart knows it is not alone.
Who We Are
A home for compassion in the heart of Kottawa
Founded in 2017, Ti-Ratana Community Centre carries the spirit of the global Ti-Ratana family to Sri Lanka — serving youth, families and elders without distinction of faith, caste or means.
Our Story
A journey of compassion since 2017
Ti-Ratana Community Centre was established in 2017 under the inspiration of Most Ven. Datuk K. Sri Dhammaratana Nayaka Maha Thera, the Buddhist Chief High Priest of Malaysia, whose lifelong work has lifted thousands out of hardship.
What began as a modest effort to support local children has grown into a thriving centre offering free education, vocational training, meditation, community relief and a welcoming venue for gatherings — all powered by volunteers and the generosity of well-wishers.
Today the centre stands as a beacon in the Kottawa community: a place where the timeless teachings of the Buddha meet the practical needs of everyday people.
Founded 2017
Pannipitiya, Sri Lanka
A Living Community
A doorway open to all
From a morning study circle to an evening Dhamma sermon, the centre welcomes everyone without distinction of faith, caste or means. All who come through our doors are received as members of one family.
Youth, parents and elders come together to learn, to meditate and to serve — here, compassion is made a living, breathing practice.
What Guides Us
Our vision & mission
Our Mission
Build a world where all youth are safe, strong & valued.
Our Heart
The Buddha taught that the greatest wealth is a generous heart. Here in Kottawa we put that teaching into practice — without distinction of faith, caste or means.
Compassion (karuṇā), generosity (dāna), wisdom (paññā) and community (sangha) — these Buddhist values root everything we do.
Values We Live By
The principles that guide our service
Compassion (Karuṇā)
We meet suffering with kindness and act to relieve it, near and far.
Generosity (Dāna)
Our programmes are gifts — freely given, with no one turned away.
Wisdom (Paññā)
We empower through learning, mindfulness and honest reflection.
Community (Sangha)
We grow stronger together — across faiths, ages and backgrounds.
What We Do
Programmes that lift our community
Five pillars of service — education, skills, mindfulness, gatherings and outreach — each a way to lift a hand and light a heart.
- Free Education After-school tuition, scholarships and learning materials so no child is left behind.
- Vocational Training Hands-on skills — sewing, IT, hospitality and crafts — that turn into livelihoods.
- Meditation Programmes Guided mindfulness, loving-kindness and retreat days open to all, free of charge.
- Conferences & Venue Hire A serene hall and facilities for hire — talks, ceremonies, weddings and dāna.
- Community Service Projects Food drives, elder care, relief and outreach that meet people where they are.
Help us light more hearts
Join us as a donor, a volunteer or a friend. Every hand makes the circle of compassion wider.