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Bhante U Maṅgala was born in Malacca in 1968.

Bhante was active in Dhamma propagation during his student days, having served as President of Buddhist Society in St. David High School, Vice President in Buddhist Society in Malacca High School and President of Malaya University Buddhist Society.

After graduating from Law Faculty, Malaya University in 1993, Bhante went for full time Dhamma service and practice.

On the 9th of December 1996, Bhante Maṅgala was ordained as a bhikkhu in Pa Auk Forest Monastery in Mawlamyine, taking Venerable Pa-Auk Sayadawgyi as his Preceptor and began practicing Samatha Vipassanā meditation under Sayadawgyi’s close supervision and guidance.

In 2006, Pa-Auk Sayadawgyi appointed Bhante as meditation teacher in Pa Auk Forest Monastery in Mawlamyine.

In 2008, with support from the Malaysia Dhamma Society (formerly known as Kuching Bhagavan Buddhist Society), Bhante U Maṅgala started teaching meditation in the newly established Tusita Hermitage.

Since then, Tusita Saṅgha Council has established Hermitages and Centres in Nepal Himalaya, Taiwan, Malacca, Penang and Taiping.

Bhante U Maṅgala is the author of several Chinese Dhamma books, namely “The Price of Nature”, “Maṅgala Sayings” and “Maṅgala Zen”.

Bhante is fluent in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Hakka and Malacca Hokkien.

Now Bhante U Maṅgala is joined by Sayadaw U Kañcana, Ven. Buddharakkhita, Ven. Dhammagavesaka and assistant Sayalays and to serve the local and overseas Buddha Sāsana as a team.

Bhante U Maṅgala emphasises a complete cultivation of Dhamma in every aspect of life and reintroduces the Buddha’s Leadership by Dhamma in this modern days.

Bhante Maṅgala from time to time gives Dhamma Leadership courses for application of Dhamma propagation and cultivation of harmony and Dhamma spirit in the spiritual community.

With Tusita Saṅgha Council’s encouragement, Tusita community has established Tusita Foundation in 2015 to pioneer charitable works for all.

Tusita Saṅgha Council under Bhante’s leadership is currently planning to establish a Malaysia Dhamma Sanctuary in West Malaysia.

1995 June – 1995 Dec and 1997 Oct – 2001 Aug, Bhante Dhammagavesaka was a short-term Theravadian Buddhist monk.  During his short-term monkhood, Bhante has translated the Dhamma books from English into Chinese as listed below:-

Translated by Bhante Dhammagavesaka :-
§         Part I of the Great Chronicle of Buddhas by the Ven. Mingun Sayadaw
§         A Manual of Requisites of Enlightenment by the Ven. Ledi Sayadaw
§         The Dhammapada
§         Curbing Anger Spreading Love by the Ven Visuddhācāra
§         A Comprehensive Manual of Abhidhamma edited by the Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi
§         Removing Taints by the Ven. Pa-Auk Sayadaw
§         Towards Eternal World Peace by the Ven. Pa-Auk Sayadaw
§         Breakthrough in Samatha and Vipassanā by the Ven. Pa-Auk Sayadaw and Dr. Mehm Tin Mon
§         Modern Dhamma by Ekacco Bhikkhu
§         Modern Dāna by Ekacco Bhikkhu
§         Teaching and Training by the Ven. Bhikkhu Moneyya
§         Radiating Loving-Kindness edited by the Ven. Dhammasubho
Co-translated by Bhante Dhammagavesaka:
§         The Path Leading to Nibbāna by the Ven. Pa-Auk Sayadaw
§         Bodhisambhara by the Ven. Pa-Auk Sayadaw
§         The Way of Mindfulness by the Ven. Pa-Auk Sayadaw
§         Dhammacakkappavattana Suttaby the Ven. Pa-Auk Sayadaw
§         The Fruit of Recluseship by the Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi

On 18th June 2008, Bhante Dhammagavesaka received higher ordination as a Theravadian Buddhist monk at Sitavana Vihara, Penang, Malaysia by the Most Venerable Pa-Auk Sayadaw as his preceptor.  He spent his 1st Vassa Rains Retreat at Tusita Hermitage, Kuching.

In 2008, Bhante Dhammagavesaka was appointed as a member of Religious Advisory panel to Kuching Bhagavan Buddhist Society. Subsequently, he was appointed as a member of Tusita Sangha Council Member and was trained and handled administrative duties of Tusita Hermitage.  Bhante gave regular Dhamma talks to devotees and established devotees in precepts (virtue / morality).  He was appointed by Ven. Mangala Thero to assist in teaching young monks and nuns during yearly novitiate program.  

In 2009, Bhante Dhammagavesaka participated in meditation retreat in Taiping (Malaysia) organized by Pa-Auk.  Bhante has translated the book Excellent Attributes edited by the Ven. Dhammasubho from English into Chinese.  Bhante spent his 2nd Vassa Rains Retreat at Tusita Hermitage, Kuching.

In 2010, Bhante participated in meditation retreat in Nepal & India organized by Tusita Hermitage (Kuching).  Bhante Dhammagavesaka spent his 3rdVassa Rains Retreat at Tusita Hermitage, Kuching.

In 2011, Bhante Dhammagavesaka spent his 4thVassa Rains Retreat at Tusita Hermitage, Kuching.  Bhante gave regular Dhamma talks to devotees. Bhante also assist in teaching young monks and nuns during yearly novitiate program.

Jul – Nov 2012, Bhante spent his 5th Vassa Rains Retreat at Taitung, Taiwan.  Bhante gave dhamma talks and shared meditation experience to resident monks and nuns and visiting lay people.

Dec 2012 – Apr 2013, Bhante Dhammagavesaka participated in the Maymyo Meditation Retreat (Myanmar) organized by Pa-Auk Maymyo branch.

Bhante Dhammagavesaka spent his 6th and 7th Vassa Rains Retreat at Taitung, Taiwan.

2014 to 2017, Bhante Dhammagavesaka spent his 8th, 9th & 10th Vassa Rains Retreat at Tusita Hermitage, Kuching.