Welcome to the Vimansa International Dhamma School
We are very proud of our Dhamma School and hope this blog provides you with an overview of our educational ethos, vision, and values.
The primary purpose of our Dhamma School is to educate the younger Sri Lankan generation in Buddhism, the English language, and Sri Lankan culture. Venerable Wathugedara Sugatha Rathana Thero founded Vimansa International School in 2023 with just ten children. Currently, we have over one hundred students enrolled.
Our Vimansa International Dhamma School meets every Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and is part of our charitable trust, the Piyasena Wikramasingha Sri Lankan Registered Charity.
For more insights into our Dhamma School, please explore the content below.
Classes we offer
All our Dhamma Schools offer a broad and balanced curriculum that enables children of all ages to learn the life and teachings of the Buddha. Our Vimansa International Dhamma School provides the opportunity for our students to sit for examinations offered by the Colombo Young Men’s Buddhist Association (YMBA). If you would like to learn more about what we teach.
Buddhism (Dhamma) Lessons
Each of our Dhamma School offer a number of Buddhism Classes and children are allocated to classes based on their age. All our classes are conducted in English Language, but if necessary, our teachers will provide instruction in Sinhala to assist children with limited knowledge of English
English Language Lessons
Similar to the Buddhism (Dhamma) lessons, a number of EnglishLanguage classes are offered to our children; organized depending on children’s age and ability in the English language. please vis Abhidhamma lessons (Currently only available to our senior students at Heathrow Dhamma School)
Abhidhamma Lessons
We have four Abhidhamma Classes currently – YMBA Basic to Senior 2. Every year have approx. 40 to 50 students sitting for YMBA Dhamma/Abhidhamma Examination in the English Medium it our ‘Classes’ section.
Buddhism in Everyday Life Lessons
A Practical Guide to Integrating and Practicing Buddhism in Everyday Life. To provide proven steps and strategies on how to practice and make Buddhism a part of our young adult’s daily activities. Specifically tailored and explained in a way that can be easily understood and put into practice by our young adults.
Mindfulness Lessons
Everyday life can be hectic for today’s children. They’re under more pressure than ever at school. At its most basic level, mindfulness equips children with the skill of training attention by attending to and focusing on whatever is happening at any given moment. Mindfulness is also useful in helping us to address the kinds of worries we all experience. In the case of young people, it can help them learn how to work skilfully with the stresses and strains of childhood and adolescence without being swept away by them. These coping skills then remain with them into adulthood.
Ancient History of Sri Lankan Lessons
The objective of this unit is to introduce our Dhamma School children to the heritage and identity of the society of ancient times and to promote an understanding of how lessons from history can be adapted to the needs of modern life.
How do we assess progress?
Our teachers assess their class children’s knowledge throughout the year. Children will also sit an annual end-of-year exam as part of Dhamma School’s assessment procedures. We think end-of-year exams are important as they allow children the opportunity to demonstrate the highest achievement of which they are capable and competent. Teachers will use the end-of-year exam results to determine the child’s progression to the next stage of the Dhamma School program. We are delighted to inform you tha Vimansa International Dhamma School collaborates with YMBA Colombo, and it is our expectation that all children will sit for YMBA exams
Safeguarding Children
We recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children and ensure our Dhamma School environment is a safe place for Children. All our teaching, admin and support staff are fully vetted (criminal records checks; DBS). A number of Teachers have received Child protection and safeguarding training, delivered by the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.
Our Teachers
In addition to Ven Wathugedara Sugatha Rathana Thero and Ven Buddhama Rahula, Mis Maheesha Bhawangi we have a well-educated and experienced pool of volunteers teaching Buddhism, Abhidhamma, and English language. All our Dhamma School activities are very closely guided by Venerable Wathugedara Sugatha Rathana Thero and Venerabla buddama Rahula Thero.
Popular classes
Beginner classes
LEVEL 1 CLASS
LEVEL 2 CLASS
LEVEL 3 CLASS
Dhamma School Fees
We are a charitable organization, and our Dhamma School fees and other voluntary contributions cover all expenses.
Over the recent years, the generosity of parents through parent donations has helped us provide a wide range of opportunities and activities for all Dhamma School children to broaden and enrich their education. If you are able to do so, please consider making additional donations as your contribution will make a real difference to our children’s learning.
We do our best to keep our Dhamma School expenses absolute minimum. All proceeds go towards to covering the cost of classroom hire and other expenses directly linked to the Dhamma School.
Monthly fee: 1000 LKR. The fee is payable once a month Dhamma School fee is a voluntary contribution, therefore, regardless of your ability to make a contribution, we would welcome your child\children to our Dhamma School.
