Free Education
After-school tuition, scholarships and learning materials so no child is left behind.
Learn MoreA Buddhist community of compassion · Kottawa, Sri Lanka
Lift a Hand,
Light a Heart.
Ti-Ratana Community Centre nurtures youth, families and elders through free education, mindfulness and compassionate service — guided by the timeless wisdom of the Buddha.
2017 · serving since
5 programmes
1200+ lives touched
Kottawa, Sri Lanka
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.
Build a world where all youth are safe, strong & valued.
Our Impact
Small acts, lasting light
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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.
Vocational Training
Hands-on skills — sewing, IT, hospitality and crafts — that turn into livelihoods.
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Meditation Programmes
Guided mindfulness, loving-kindness and retreat days open to all, free of charge.
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Conferences & Venue Hire
A serene hall and facilities for hire — talks, ceremonies, weddings and dāna.
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Community Service Projects
Food drives, elder care, relief and outreach that meet people where they are.
Learn MoreFounder's Message
When we lift a hand to help another, we light a heart — and that light returns to us a hundredfold.
Who We Are
Where compassion becomes action
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.
- 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.
Voices of Our Community
Lives touched, hearts lit
Moments
Glimpses of our work
Support Our Work
Your kindness keeps the lamp burning
Every contribution — large or small — becomes a meal, a lesson, a moment of peace for someone who needs it. Give today and light a heart.
- Rs. 2,500 A month of books & stationery for a child
- Rs. 7,500 A dry-ration parcel for a family in need
- Rs. 15,000 A full vocational course for one trainee
- Rs. 50,000 Scholarship support for a student for a term
Contact
Come and meet us
Our doors are open to everyone. Visit us, call us, or reach out — we would love to welcome you into the Ti-Ratana family.