[5] The founder and chief Buddhist monk in charge of these monasteries is Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero, who is engaged in spreading Buddhism to both local and international communities, and in highlighting the aim of Buddhism: putting an end to Dukkha (suffering) or attaining Nibbana.

[8] Local Branches Overseas Branches With the blessings of Venerable Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero, Mahamevnawa Buddhist College was started as a semi-government private school with the aim of giving a good child to the country and the world, amidst the advice and guidance of the Maha Sangha.

Mahamevnawa also facilitates the practice of meditation for improving concentration and wisdom through cultivating mindfulness (Sati) as a component of the path to Nibbāna.

[9] Mahamevnawa makes available recorded sermons and Dhamma texts, based on the original teachings of Buddha, that reveal the truth in life and emphasize the urge of cession of suffering.

To widen its Dhamma Service, Mahamevnawa monastery started a Buddhist television channel named Shraddha TV in 2012.