Category: Teachers

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。

Sayalay Sudassi – She was born in Taiwan in 1972. In 2008, she encountered the meditation methods practiced in the Pa-Auk community and began practicing Metta (loving-kindness) meditation. In 2011, she ordained under the guidance of Venerable U Mangala from Malaysia, and studied under the teachers of Dhamma Earth. From 2013 to 2017, she undertook systematic training in Samatha and Vipassanā meditation under the guidance of Most Venerable Pa Auk Sayadawgyi and Venerable Sayadaw U Kumārābhivaṁsa. In 2018, she assisted Venerable U Mangala in spreading the Dhamma in the United States and Canada. From 2019 to the present, she has been sharing the Samatha and Vipassana meditation methods in Taiwan, China, and the United States. In 2019, 2023 and 2025, she spent Vassa at PATVH, Georgia in the United States.

善見尼師 （Sayalay Sudassi）- 1972年出生於台灣, 2008年接觸帕奥禪法修習慈心禪，從而開啟學佛禪修之旅。2011年依止馬來西亞吉祥尊者出家，並於法域道場業處導師們座下修學。2013-2017年在帕奥禅師和庫瑪拉毘旺薩尊者座下嚴謹有次第系統修習止觀禪法。
2018年協助吉祥尊者在美加地區弘法，之後並於台灣、中國與美國分享止觀禪法。2019, 2023 和 2025 年在帕奥禪林美國喬州分院過雨安居。

Bhante Jinaratana – He was born in Toronto, Canada.  He became interested in meditation and Buddhism while a student at the University of Toronto and eventually went to Sri Lanka  to ordain.  He received novice ordination in July 2011, and full ordination in June 2012, with Most Venerable Na-Uyane Ariyadhamma Mahāthera acting as preceptor for both ceremonies.  In total he spent nearly 8 years meditating at Nā-Uyana.  He also spent two years at Pa Auk, Pyin Oo Lwin, meditating under the guidance of Most Venerable Pa Auk Sayadaw Āciṇṇa and Venerable Sayadaw U Kumārābhivamsa.  He spent Vassa 2024 at Pa Auk, Georgia, USA, in Ellijay, and continues to give online teachings in association with that group.  In June 2025 he conducted a 10-day meditation retreat at Dhamma Rain, Taiwan. In March 2026 he returned to Taiwan to lead two 5-day meditation retreats at  Dhamma Earth and Dhamma Rain.

勝寶尊者 (Bhante Jinaratana) – 出生於加拿大多倫多。就讀於多倫多大學時，開始對禪修與佛教產生興趣，之後前往斯里蘭卡出家。於2011年7月受沙彌戒，並於2012年6月受具足戒達上為比丘，戒師是 最尊敬的龍樹林聖法大長老，前後在龍樹林禪修將近八年。曾在緬甸的帕奧禪林彬烏倫眉繆分院兩年，依止最尊敬的帕奧禪師，及業處導師庫瑪拉毘旺薩尊者的指導下精進禪修。

2024年雨安居期間，駐錫於帕奧禪林美國喬州分院，並持續與該分院合作進行線上弘法。2025年6月，於台灣法雨道場引導十日禪修營。2026年3月，於台灣法域和法雨道場引導五日禪。

Sayadaw U Kumārābhivaṃsa 尊者出生于缅甸，早年出家，并于27岁前即通过了缅甸圣典教益(Pariyatti Sasana Hita) 协会的佛法考试,被授予阿毗旺萨(Abhivamsa)称号。

圣典教益协会宗教考试是巴利语及佛法导师的最高等级考试，而阿毗旺萨这个称谓非常稀少，获得这种荣誉的出家人必须在27岁前达到并展示对巴利文、三藏经典、义注及复注有博士一样的精通程度，即相当于巴利佛法博士学位。

尊者不仅通达三藏教理、精通缅语及英语，同时也是帕奥禅林的禅修导师，经常被尊敬的帕奥西亚多指派负责教导国内外的禅修者。目前是眉谬帕奥分院的业处导师。

Venerable Paññādhikālaṅkāra is Registrar and Associate Professor of the Patipatti Department in Mahāvihāra Dhamma-Vinaya University (MDVU), Myanmar. He is also the head and founder of Pyinnyaryaungchi Buddhist Education Centre in Myanmar.

He studied in the traditional way in educational monasteries in Mandalay and was conferred Sāsanadhaja-Dhammācariya and Vinayavidū Degrees by Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture of Myanmar, and Sāsanālankāra Distinghished Sāmanera Degree by Pariyatti-Sāsanahita Board Exam.

After graduating as Dhammacariya (Dhamma Teacher), he was appointed as a teacher in various Buddhist education centres. Subsequently, he furthered his studies at the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka and graduated with M.A. Degree (Buddhist Studies) in 2012. He also started teaching  Abhidhamma and Pāli in English with classmates from different countries during his postgraduate studies in Sri Lanka.

In 2015, he followed the guidance of the Most Venerable Pa-Auk Tawya Sayadaw. 

In 2017, he became a lecturer at Mahāvihāra Dhamma-Vinaya University (MDVU). He was also appointed as the Registrar of MDVU.

In 2018, he was appointed as a member of representatives in a collaborative project between University of Chicago and Myanmar Buddhist scholars. He was also designated as a member of the educational delegation both in United States and Myanmar.

Presently, he is serving as a member of the Central Examination Board in Abhidhamma & Visuddhimagga, Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture of Myanmar (2019-2020 Exam). He is also a Religious Spiritual Adviser & Instructor of Pāli and Abhidhamma to foreign students and meditators.

Venerable is teaching Applied Abhidhamma (in Burmese) currently and has given Dhamma teachings, especially on Abhidhamma, in Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan, and America. 

He speaks Burmese and English.

Buddhist Education Credentials
M.A, Buddhist Studies (2012), University Of Peradeniya, Kandy, Sri Lanka
Sāsanadhaja-Dhammācariya degree (2006), Government Exam, Myanmar
Vinayavidū degree (2004), Government Exam, Myanmar
Sāsanālankāra Distinghished Sāmanera Degree (2003), Pariyatti-Sāsanahita Board Exam, Mandalay, Myanmar

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.