Hello, I am Prasanna Jayatilake

Psychology, Mindfulness, Spiritual Teacher

Founder and President of Sithbo the Centre for Science of Living

I am the Founder and President of Sithbo the Centre for Science of Living, a nonprofit entity established in 2013.

For almost 30 years I have been in the Psychology field as a Consultant Counsellor and more recently as a multi-tasking MD / CEO overseeing Sithbo and Global Minds Institute of Psychological Studies and Research (Pvt) Ltd. In addition to my Psychology career, I engage in the Corporate training field developing and delivering public training curricula and programs to many Corporate Sector Organizations, Government Institutions etc. Due to the vast experience in Psychological Counselling, I have been privileged to become the automatic choice to train the staff of many organizations.

Coming from a family of Buddhist devotees I have been a volunteer in preaching the Buddhist Philosophy and coaching needy people on Relaxation, Mindfulness and Meditation. In the last few years, I began a research study for my PhD under the topic of “Effectiveness of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Model as an Interventional Tool to Manage Adjustment Disorder of Private Sector Employees in Sri Lanka” which is a deep study on sustainable stress reduction.

During my work in the recent past, under Covid-19 pandemic limitations, I have been forced to conduct more on-line presentations, workshops and, training programs etc. This has opened a door to reach the International community, especially the Sri Lankans residing overseas.

When associating with the above new group of people who are scattered all over the world, it was evident that some predominant deviations from the true Sri Lankan social, economic, and cultural values affect them and their siblings. As a result, a huge vacuum is obvious inculcating oriental values in upcoming generations who may need sustainable guidance and support to preserve noble values which they should pass down to the next generations. This will be a mammoth task which needs perseverance from the word go.

A solution could be proposed in the form of “Sithbo International Forum” with the ulterior motive to build a “Mindful World” with generations that compacted with academic, psychological, social, physical, and moral or spiritual development.

Our Mission

Build a Mindful Nation

To promote and cultivate mindfulness practices that empower individuals to lead balanced, purposeful lives. We aim to create a society that values mental health as much as physical health, where compassion and empathy are the cornerstones of our interactions.

Our Vision

Sithbo is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering mindfulness and mental well-being.

We envision a world where every person has access to the tools and resources needed to develop a mindful approach to life. By building a community that embraces mindfulness, we hope to inspire positive change at both an individual and societal level.

Early days

We believe that a mindful nation is a resilient nation, and we are committed to creating a world where individuals, families, and communities thrive in harmony.