Address

Island Hermitage (Polgasduwa), To the Monk in Charge, 80250 Dodanduwa, Galle District, Sri Lanka.
Tel: 0094 91 54 52 453
Informations: www.metta.lk/temples/ih/Info.htm

Registration

To preserve the tranquil and secluded character of the center is is mandatory to apply and wait for an invitation. Only with this invitation the boat will take you there!

Ven. Mettavihari Thera of the Narada Buddhist Center, 380/9 Sarana Road, 10700 Colombo may help (E-mail: metta@metta.lk).

Description

The Island Hermitage is a monk hermitage in the Theravada forest tradition. It was founded in 1911 by the first German monk, Ven. Nyanatiloka. Polgasduwa is about 104 km from Colombo and about 5 km south of the seaside resort of Hikkaduwa.

Seriously interested males can pursue Buddhist studies or meditation techniques of the Theravada tradition. Excellent library (German and English books) and good atmosphere for practice. Sanitary areas are a bit run down.

Lodging

Double kutis (sufficient space in between).

Costs

Donation.

Climate

Humid and hot.

What to Bring

For overnight stays, bring passport with valid visa, alarm clock, flashlight with spare batteries, umbrella, insect repellant, sheet cover and blanket or a light sleeping bag. White upasaka clothing (white shirt and white sarong or trousers).