Malalasekera Foundation
with harmony
Progressive Future
to be continued
a system of values
About Professor Malalasekera
Professor Gunapala Piyasena Malalasekera, was one of Sri Lanka’s foremost academic scholars, one of the pioneers of Buddhist renaissance, and an outstanding public figure. Prof. Malalasekera’s contribution to the Buddhist canon of knowledge, history, cultural development, linguistic and numerous other academic disciplines elevated him to the status of a global thought leader on Buddhist affairs.
Throughout his life, Professor Malalasekera made many contributions to various spheres of activities, which are too numerous to mention, however, foremost amongst these achievements, are his contribution to the worldwide spread of Buddhism, its teachings, and philosophy both locally and internationally. He was the inspiration, and founder of the World Fellowship of Buddhists, and its first President as well.
Who We Are
About the Foundation
To maintain and safeguard the great legacy of Prof. Malalasekera for future generations, his immediate family members and descendants initiated the Malalasekera Foundation a few years ago. The vision of the Foundation is to build on the rich Buddhist heritage of Sri Lanka…
Vision
To be an enabler in developing knowledge and creating value through perpetuation of intellectual and spiritual legacy of Professor Gunapala Malalasekera.
Mission
- To create and maintain establishments enhancing knowledge, languages and technological skills amongst the people.
- To create a system of values amongst the youth of the country that will help create a dynamic and progressive society in the future.
- To create harmonious relationships amongst all people in Sri Lanka through restoration and preservation on temples and monuments the mutual understanding of the languages and cultural nuances of the cultural diversities.
Objectives
- To create and maintain establishments enhancing knowledge, languages and technological skills amongst the people.
- To create a system of values amongst the youth of the country that will helpcultural nuances of the cultural diversities.
Values
Since its inception, the Malalasekera Foundation has been governed by distinguished leaders from various walks of life. The current board is composed of 11 eminent members,
Our Members
A mix of experience and youth, Our Members shares a sense of community and works in an environment that values hard work and innovation.
Partners
The Malalasekera Foundation has nurtured strong and long-term partnerships with a number of like minded organisations within and outside the country. The field-level partners across the country have been instrumental in reaching out to the most needy individuals and families, ensuring the highest quality of programme-related processes and assessing the impact of the interventions.