Buddhangala was forested for a long time and was not inhabited by man for some hundreds of years. Infested with wild beasts, it was surrounded by thick jungle on all sides. It was in 1964, that today's incumbent High Priest Ven. Kalutata Dhammananda, in his flourishing young age, cane here. With his organizing ability he started the construction work by forming the “Hermitage Rehabilitation Society”

The dilapidated stupa was re-constructed, and a vihara was built. It is pleasing to see that the age old cave temples are now in their perfect order. Many caves are the residing places of the priests.
The cylone that appeared in 1978 resulted in the destruction of the “Dharma Shala” (Preaching Hall). But today it is again in perfect order due to the help and assistance given by the River Valleys ' Development Board. Another Building is constructed now on one of the rock tops to be used as an indoor stage for the chanting of “Paritta” (the discourses of Lord Buddha). A “Bodhighara” (circular wall around the Bodhi tree) is another construction.
Plans are being drawn for the separation of 640 acres for a game sanctuary, while many suitable places from the same premises will be used as meditation galleries. One can imagine the serene atmosphere in the area, where innocent animals roam freely hearing the chantings of sabbe sattha niddukkha hontu” (May all beings be without fear and sorrow!).

An annual religious festival takes place in the month of “Poson” (June). Thousands of devotees as well as visitors from the country and abroad come to participate in the ceremonies, without any difference of faith or creed.
A tradition of non violence, especially adhering to the five precepts taught by Lord Buddha, ie – non – killing, non – stealing, non – lieing, non – participation of unlawful sexual behaviour, and non – taking intoxicants, the devotees enjoy the true calm and serene happiness of life during this festival season. You will meet the monks in meditation who will lead you towards that supreme bliss of mind.