The Annual Study Tour – 2026, organized for the student community of the Open and Distance Learning Center of the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, was successfully conducted on 03 and 04 October 2026.

The field study covered several historically significant sites, including Ibbankatuwa in Dambulla, Polonnaruwa, Dimbulagala Namal Pokuna and Pulligoda. Special attention was given to the study of the copying and documentation of inscriptions, the Megalithic burial tradition, mural painting traditions, and the cultural landscape associated with architectural constructions.

We extend our sincere and respectful gratitude to the external lecturer Mr. Nilanka Udara Jayarathna, Ms. Yamuna Seneviratne, Ms. I. G. P. Samanmali, and all others who contributed their valuable support and expertise to this field study.

Senior Lecturer Venerable Beragama Saddhananda Thero

Director

Open and Distance Learning Center