What We Do

Shinnyo-en is an international Buddhist community originally established in Japan in 1936 by Master Shinjo Ito. Shinnyo Buddhists promote the values of peaceful coexistence and cooperation through the works of philanthropic foundations, and place great value on the contributions that each individual can make toward life on our planet. Everyone;s spiritual journey is unique, and Shinnyo-en offers a diverse environment where all can grow and cultivate their aspiration for awakening. Shinnyo-en Sri Lanka has been contributing to Sri Lankan society for over three decades in a number of areas, such as social, cultural, religious, disaster and education.