In accordance with the Annual Action Plan 2026, the Department of Languages conducted a Dhamma preaching programme for students at Anuradhapura Prince College, Sharawasthipura, on 11th November 2026. As part of this initiative, seven trained student monks delivered Dhamma sermons in English, providing them with valuable practical experience in communicating the teachings of the Buddha to wider communities.

The programme aimed to enhance the English communication skills and fluency of student monks while developing their confidence and public speaking abilities. It also focused on strengthening their Dhamma preaching skills and promoting Buddhist teachings among English-speaking audiences. Furthermore, the initiative sought to prepare the student monks to disseminate Buddhism effectively at both national and international levels.

Senior Lecturer Ven. Thimbiriwewa Sirisumana, Head of the Department of Languages, provided guidance and support in organising and conducting the programme. The academic staff and English instructors of the Department coordinated the initiative and facilitated its successful implementation. This programme reflects the Department’s commitment to developing the language proficiency and communication competencies of student monks while supporting the wider dissemination of Buddhist teachings.