Sayalay Dhammadassi Born in Sarawak, Malaysia in 1950, she came into contact with the Dhamma during her youth and began her study and practice at an early age. In 1990, she was introduced to Theravada Buddhism and thereafter devoted herself to the consistent practice of meditation.
In June 2011, she ordained under Sayadaw U Kañcana and trained in the Pa-Auk meditation method under the guidance of her preceptor.To this day, the Sayalay continues to study and practice the Pa-Auk system of Samatha and Vipassana meditation under various teachers at Dhamma Earth, as well as under Sayadaw Ukkansa.
1950年出生于马来西亚沙捞越。青年时期接触佛法，并开始学习与禅修。1990年接触上座部佛教，并持续修习禅法。
2011年6月，于 Sayadaw U Kañcana 座下出家，并依止戒师修习帕奥禅法。至今，Sayalay 仍在法域随多位禅师及 Sayadaw Ukkansa 学习与实践帕奥体系的止观禅法。