A pirivena (plural: piriven) is a monastic college for the education of monks in Sri Lanka. In ancient time, they were also centers of secondary and higher education for lay people. As of 2018, 753 piriven have been founded and maintained by the Ministry of Education.[1] Young monks undergo training at these piriven prior to their ordination.
- ^ "Annual Report 2017" (PDF). Ministry of Finance, Sri Lanka. Retrieved 13 Sep 2018.