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Ananda College
Appamdho Amathapadhan (Buddhist quote from the Apramadha Vagga in the Dhammapada. Meaning: "Heedfulness, punctuality leads nirvana.")
Location
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Information
Affiliation(s)	Buddhist
Principal	B.A Aberathne
Type	Public
Color(s)	Maroon and Gold
Established	1886
Homepage	http://www.anandacollege.lk/

Ananda College, Colombo is established in November 1, 1886, by the Buddhist Theosophical Society led by Colonel Henry Steel Olcott. It is one of Sri Lanka's oldest schools and considered to be the leading Buddhist school in Sri Lanka. Ananda College is a National School. It provides primary and secondary education. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 102 pixelsFull resolution (1028 × 131 pixel, file size: 3 KB, MIME type: image/png)It says Appamado Amatapadan (Pali/Magadhi in Sinhala letters). ... The Dhammapada (Pali, translates as Path of the Dharma. ... Map of Colombo with its administrative districts Coordinates: , District Colombo District Government  - Mayor Uvaiz Mohammad Imitiyaz (Sri Lanka Freedom Party) Area  - City 37. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Sri_Lanka. ... A replica of an ancient statue found among the ruins of a temple at Sarnath Buddhism is a philosophy based on the teachings of the Buddha, Siddhārtha Gautama, a prince of the Shakyas, whose lifetime is traditionally given as 566 to 486 BCE. It had subsequently been accepted by... The term public school has three distinct meanings: In the USA and Canada, elementary or secondary school supported and administered by state and local officials. ... Year 1886 (MDCCCLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Wednesday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... Map of Colombo with its administrative districts Coordinates: , District Colombo District Government  - Mayor Uvaiz Mohammad Imitiyaz (Sri Lanka Freedom Party) Area  - City 37. ... is the 305th day of the year (306th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1886 (MDCCCLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Wednesday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... An association formed by colonel henry olcott to develop the buddhist order and buddist education in sri lanka ... Colonel Henry Steel Olcott (1832-1907), founder and first president of the Theosophical Society, is well-known as the first prominent person of Western descent to make a formal conversion to Buddhism. ... A replica of an ancient statue found among the ruins of a temple at Sarnath Buddhism is a philosophy based on the teachings of the Buddha, Siddhārtha Gautama, a prince of the Shakyas, whose lifetime is traditionally given as 566 to 486 BCE. It had subsequently been accepted by...

History

Colonel H.S. Olcott, founder of Ananda College

Ananda College is established by the Buddhist Theosophical Society. Originally it was known as English Buddhist School, describing its stated intention of providing English instruction to Buddhist students who would otherwise have had to go to a missionary school in order to get an English education. The school opened on a modest scale on the 1st of November 1886 with 37 students in a private house at No. 61, Maliban Street, Pettah. Mr. C. W. Leadbeater was the first principal. In August 1889 it was moved to a more spacious place at No. 19 Prince Street. Finally it was relocated to Maradana in 1895, the period of Mr. A. E. Buultjens and was named after Arahant Ananda, the most devoted disciple of the Buddha. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... An association formed by colonel henry olcott to develop the buddhist order and buddist education in sri lanka ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... A statue of the Sakyamuni Buddha in Tawang Gompa, India. ... For Paulina Rubio album of the same title, see Ananda (album). ... Siddhartha and Gautama redirect here. ...

Memorable Events

One of the most memorable events in the annals of the college was the visit of Asia's first Nobel laureate, Rabindranath Tagore on November 10, 1922, as chief guest at the annual prize giving. He declared on that occasion: "I acknowledge that the life of Ananda is its humility and unassuming nature." Mahatma Gandhi visited Ananda in 1927. The Nobel Prizes (pronounced no-BELL or no-bell) are awarded annually to people who have done outstanding research, invented groundbreaking techniques or equipment, or made outstanding contributions to society. ... (Bengali: , IPA: ) (7 May 1861 – 7 August 1941), also known by the sobriquet Gurudev, was a Bengali poet, Brahmo Samaj philosopher, visual artist, playwright, novelist, and composer whose works reshaped Bengali literature and music in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. ... “Gandhi” redirects here. ...

Ananda College Today

Today Ananda College stands to be one of the greatest Buddhist schools in Asia, with a student population exceeding 5000 in all 13 grades of secondary education on a campus of over 20 acres. The academic staff of 200 + is led by the Principal, B.A. Abeyaratne. Over the years, Ananda has produced notable alumni and thus contributed immensely to Sri Lanka. These include statesman such as the former Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickremanayake and former United National Party deputy leader Karu Jayasuriya, and famous cricketers Arjuna Ranatunga and Marvan Atapattu. For other uses, see Asia (disambiguation). ... Ratnasiri Wickremanayake (born on May 5, 1933) is the 14th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka and a veteran politician. ... The United National Party, often referred to as the UNP Sinhalese: එක්සත් ජාතික පක්ෂය (pronounced Eksath Jathika Pakshaya), Tamil: ஐக்கிய தேசியக் கட்சி), is a leading political party in Sri Lanka. ... Karu Jayasuriya is the deputy Leader of the United National Party of Sri Lanka since 2000. ... Arjuna Ranatunga (born 1 December 1963) is a Sri Lankan cricketer-turned politician. ... Marvan Samson Atapattu (born 22 November 1970 in Kalutara) is a Sri Lankan cricketer and was captain until a back injury forced him to miss the series against England in May 2006, where Mahela Jayawardene took over as Test and ODI captain. ...

History of Ananda College

1881 January 1st: The inheritance of the sinhalese buddhist "Sarasavi Sandaresa"

1881 February 8th: The arrival of col. olcott at dharmopakari society maradana colombo.

1885 May 29th: The arrival of Mr. C. W. leadbeater at "sarasavi sandaresa".

1886 October 22nd: A buddhist English hall has established.

1886 October 23rd: A meeting of the buddhist public was held at pettah under the patronage of ven. Hikkaduwe sri sumangala thera.

1886 November 1st: An English buddhist school was inaugurated at no. 61, maliban street. •c. w. leadbeater becomes the first principal of "Ananda today". •37 students attended the first session •Mr. C. W. leadbeater inaugurated Sunday schools for the teaching of buddhism to the schoolteachers.

1889 January 16th: The first prize giving was held under the patronage of col. olcott. submitting of applications to the registration of schools.

1889 March: The registration of the English buddhist school there were 120 students. m/s. bath and oliver jams graduates of the madras university join the teaching staff.

1889 May 27th: The first examination was held. the proceeds of the examination amounted to rs.359.50 cts.

1889 August: The shifting of the English buddhist school from no. 61, maliban street to a more spacious premises at no.19 prince street.

1889 December: The first anandian to pass the cambridge junior examination was mr. J. P. R. weerasuriya.

1890 - Mr. A. E. Buultjens assigned as principal. Mr. D. A. wittachi acted as the principal till Mr. buultjens assigned.

1890 March 1st: Due to the agitation of a catholic school principal saying that the transfer was against the educational constitution thereby shifting of the English buddhist school from no.19 prince street to no.54 maliban street.

1890 October: The second prize giving was held under the patronage of col. olcott at no. 54 maliban street.

1891 November: C. C. jayatissa was the first Sri Lankan to pass the cambridge junior examination in the German language who was an anandian.

1892 September: Student enrollment reaches 200.

1893 November: A Building fund was inaugurated.

1892-1895 - Ven. Sri sumangala thera held the post of manager.

1894 - The student population rose up to 270.

1894 January 1st: Mudliyar Tudor rajapaksha donated 3.2/1 acre of land from paranawadiya to the college.

1895 August 17th: The school known as the pettah English buddhist school was renamed ananda college at paranawadiya permanently.

Sports

Houses

All the students of the Ananda College are divided into four houses. These are...

• Vijaya
• Parakrama
• Asoka
• Gamunu

These houses are named after well-admired ancient Sinhala kings of Sri Lanka. An annual athletic tournament among these houses is held once a year in the beginning of the first term. Sinhala language Sinhala alphabet Sinhala people Sinhala place-names Sinhala Place Names, see Sinhala place-names Category: ...

Battle of the Maroons

Battle of the Maroons is the annual cricket contest between Ananda College and Nalanda College. "Ananda has a great Cricketing history"^[1] Nalanda College is a Buddhist school in Colombo, Sri Lanka. ...

Sport clubs

School Anthem

Dina dina kitu gosa boovii - Vaejambenu ananda pa maataa//
Sudilii - Jayavii - Lovehii
Saadaa diilaa Sipsata haa - Kala da vinee da pahadaa//
Editara Sinhala daru kaela sadaala
Dina dina kitu gosa boovii - Vaejambenu ananda pa maataa//
Lakehii boo anandee paturaa
Anada terun see loo vaeda salasaa//
Peevii seevee nisaa veseevaa
Pamaada novemuu tiloona desusee
Dina dina kitu gosa boovii - Vaejambenu ananda pa maataa//

Distinguished Old Boys

• Hon. Ratnasiri Wickremanayake, MP 14th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka (November 21, 2005 - Present)
• Professor W.S.Karunaratne Sri Lanka's Ambassador to the United States of America and Mexico, Professor of Buddhist Philosophy and comparative religion, Dean Faculty of Arts and Member of the Board of Regents of the University of Sri Lanka, a mesmerizing public speaker known affectionately as "W. S., the conscience of the nation". Adored by the masses and teacher to the Maha Sangha.

• Dr. N.M. Perera Freedom Fighter, Founder Leader of LSSP & Minister Of Finance
• Muhandiram Thomas Amarasuriya Former President of the Senate
• Stanley Thilakaratne Esq., Former Speaker of The National Assembly
• Regi Siriwardena Sri Lankan academic, journalist, poet, writer, playwright and writer of screenplays.

• Lieutenant General Hamilton Wanasingha Commander of the Army (16th Aug. 1988 - 15th Nov. 1991)
• Lieutenant General Rohan De S Daluwatta Commander of the Army (1st May 1996 - 15th Dec. 1998 )
• General Lional Balagalle Commander of the Army (25th Aug. 2000 - 30th Jun 2004)
• Lieutenant General Sarath Fonseka Commander of the Army
• Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda Commander of the Navy
• Lieutenant Colonel (Retd) Gotabhaya Rajapaksa Defence Secretary

• Phillip Gunawardana Freedom Fighter
• Ana Punchihewa Former CEO Pure Beverages Ceylon & Ex President of BCCSL
• Upali Dharmadasa Jt. Deputy Chairman, Nawaloka Group & Ex President of BCCSL

• Rohitha Bogollagama Hon. Minister Of Foreign Affairs.
• Imthiaz Bakir Markar Former Minister of Media
• Anura Pradeep Hapangama Former Member of Parliament
• Anande Tissa De Alwis Former Minister of Media
• D.P. Atapattu M.P. for Beliatte, Secretary to the Minister of State, 1965-70
• Sam Wijesinghe Secretary General Of Parliament 1977
• Dharmasiri Senanayaka Former Minister of Tourism & Media

• D.J. Wimalasurendra pioneer of hydro-electricity in Sri Lanka
• Col. G. W Rajapakse Former Principal of Ananda College, colombo 10.
• L. H. Meththananda 1st Principal of Nalanda College, Colombo 10.

• Thilan Wijesingha Former Chief Of BOI & CEO of Forbes & Walkers.
• A.S.Jayawardena Governor Of Central Bank
• Prof. D.A. Ranasinghe

• Arjuna Ranatunga Former Sri Lanka cricket captain
• Marvan Atapattu Former Sri Lanka cricket captain
• Sidath Wettamuni Former Sri Lankan Opening Batsman.
• Asoka Jayasena Former Sri Lanka Rugby captain
• Moksevi Prelis Director of Dialog Telekom & well respected banker
• D.G Sumanasekera SLEAS Class 1, Educationist, Former Principal of Nalanda College, Mahanama College,Colombo.
• JJ Amabani Chairman, Metropolitan Group
• Ashok Pathirage Chairman/CEO,Softlogic Holdings
• Dr. Gamini Wickremasinghe Chairman, Informatics Group
• Dr. H.T. Wickramasinghe Former Head of Paediatrics, Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital
• Bandula Padmakumara. Chairman Lake House & veteran journalist
• P.Yasith de Silva. Lord Mountbatten Bravery Award Winner

Dr. W.S. Karunaratne // Wijesinghe Sugathadasa Karunaratne (W.S. as he was affectionately known by the masses and as The Don by the academia) was born on December 24, 1928 in Katugastota, a small village in the Kandy district, Sri Lanka. ... Nanayakkarapathirage Martin Perera, better known as N. M. Perera (6 June 1905 - 14 August 1979) was one of the leaders of the Sri Lankan Trotskyist Lanka Sama Samaja Party (LSSP). ... Regi Siriwardena (15 May 1922 - 15 December 2004) was a Sri Lankan academic, journalist, poet, writer, playwright and writer of screenplays. ... Category: ... Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda RSP, USP, MBA, MSc, ndc, psc, DISS, MRIN, MNI, SLN since 1 September 2005, is the Commander of the Sri Lankan Navy of Sri Lanka, the most senior serving officer in the Sri Lanka Navy. ... Gotabhaya Rajapaksa Lieutenant Colonel (Ret)Gotabhaya Rajapaksa GR a US citizen[1], is the current Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Defence of the Government of Sri Lanka. ... Nalanda College is a Buddhist school in Colombo, Sri Lanka. ... Arjuna Ranatunga (born 1 December 1963) is a Sri Lankan cricketer-turned politician. ... Marvan Samson Atapattu (born 22 November 1970 in Kalutara) is a Sri Lankan cricketer and was captain until a back injury forced him to miss the series against England in May 2006, where Mahela Jayawardene took over as Test and ODI captain. ... Nalanda College is a Buddhist school in Colombo, Sri Lanka. ... Mahanama College, Colombo was founded in 1954. ...

Past Principal's of Ananda College

^[2] C.W. Leadbeater (1847 or 1854-1934), English clergyman and Theosophical author, contributed to world thought mostly through his work as a clairvoyant. ...

External links

• Official web site of Ananda College & OBA
• Old Anandian's World Wide Network
• Old Anandians E-Meeting Place

References