Forest Monastery is a magnificent place, hidden in the forest, with a breathtaking view on the mountains. It is the Perfect place To feel tranquility. The people here are so Kind and caring, and the teachings are incredibly rich. I stayed there for 3 days but went away with a lot of knowledge. Bhante shares his wisdom and teachings with benevolence and generosity. For sure I Will come back.

There’s no place like this one. Thero living there is a very down to earth man with whom you can drink sprite and talk about Matrix, as well as get very practical meditation instructions, clear theoretical understanding of the core teachings in Buddhism and answers to all your hundred and one silly questions. He’s the real deal and makes awesome tea.

We had such a great time at the Rideekanda Forrest Monastery. The facilities are very modern and luxurious. The environment is so peaceful and calm. We learned a new meditation technique during our 7 days there to help us improve our concentration. We still practice the exercises we learned and even after a month and a half it still has its effect. We love to be back

Rideekanda is an excellent place to go for meditation retreat. It brings together so many supportive elements for your meditation. A teacher who is a genuine practitioner himself and has in depth knowledge of the dharma. A method of meditation that is clear and progressive. And an environment that is beautiful and truly remote. I feel this retreat is particularly well suited for someone who has some previous meditation experience or is naturally drawn to more isolating experiences because the remoteness of a forest monastery can definitely bring benefits for some people but also potentially some challenges for others. At the same time, I feel it could also work for someone who hasn't meditated much before because the facilities are brand new and comfortable and the teacher is super supportive, understanding and very knowledgeable

I have spent 2 weeks in Rideekande Monastery. It is located on top of a mountain in a beautiful and calm environment. It was perfect for me to progress in my meditation and to gain a peaceful mind. The monk is really helpful and you can ask for help anytime. He also gives dhamma speeches to help you expand your knowledge and understanding. His English is good and he explains things in a very understandable way. People from the surrounding villages come and bring alms food in the morning for the monk and yogi's. The rest of the day you can meditate as you like in different places. I personally liked to meditate under a tree or on a rock but there is also a really nice meditation hall which you can use any time. Very nice place which i'll be sure to visit again when I come to Sri Lanka