Parama Dhamma Chethiya Maha Pirivena, the pioneer of modern Piriven Education of Sri Lanka, was founded by Most Venerable Walane Sri Siddhartha Maha Thero in 1841. Since then, it has been not only a place for spiritual healing but also the home of many historical events in Sri Lanka and has become a landmark of Buddhist education for all laymen and monks.

Over the years, it has also become a hub for social services and reconciliation with its rich foreign and local affairs. The temple started with just 17 Student-Monks and today, it is a place of education for hundreds of Student-Monks from all over the world.