Tara Lanka follows the lineage and teachings of His Holiness the Dalai Lama as guided by Kabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche.

Although Tara Lanka is a small initiative sustained by the generosity of just a few individuals, we are deeply committed to upholding the Buddha’s teachings in Sri Lanka—a land that, for over fourteen centuries, welcomed, supported, and engaged in rich cross-pollination between diverse traditions of the Dhamma. Great teachers and scholars from different regions came to learn from one another, making the island a dynamic centre of Buddhist thought and practice.

This spirit of mutual enrichment helped shape the spread of the teachings across Asia, reaching as far as Indonesia and China. The depth of this history is exemplified by the renowned Chinese pilgrim monk Faxian, who chose to study in Sri Lanka for two years in the 5th century rather than remain in India.

Inspired by this remarkable heritage, our aim is to help celebrate and strengthen Sri Lanka’s enduring legacy of tolerance, compassion, and wisdom—values that have long shaped its openness to dialogue and continue to resonate in the island’s living traditions and cultural landmarks.

If you would like to contribute in any way, or make an enquiry, please contact Venerable Ani Lekdron via Contact Us.