Nāgānanda International Institute for Buddhist Studies - A degree awarding institute recognized by the government of Sri Lanka

Kanduboda Siyane International Insight Meditation Center - The center offers Vipassana meditation instruction in the style of Mahasi Sayadaw of Burma

The University of Kelaniya has its origin in the historic Vidyalankara Pirivena, founded in 1875 as a centre of learning for Buddhist monks