Ariyadhammika Bhikkhu

FOUNDER AND SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR OF SBS

Nationality: Malaysian
Ordained: 29.12.1979
Born: 1954

Pāli scholar, Dhamma practitioner, writer, innovative educator using interactive and experiential approaches; initiated in Malaysia mindful hiking retreats and sutta workshops on topics related to meditation and application of introspective mindfulness in daily life; master of the Vinaya; a self-confessed “truth seeker at heart and Theravāda monk by circumstance”
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Nationality: Myanmar
Ordained: 28.04.1987
Born: 1967

Knowledgeable in the DhammaVinaya; good practitioner and well known Dhamma teacher in Myanmar; quiet; conscientious; polite conduct; contented

Nationality: Sinhalese
Ordained: 24.01.2006
Born: 1985

Vinaya and Abhidhamma expert; author of several Dhamma books; humble; soft-spoken; Pātimokkha reciter; excels in contentment and kindness

Nationality: German
Ordained: 18.06.2009
Born: 1970

Extraordinary commitment to the holy life; enjoys seclusion and warm climate; a man of few words, but with a big heart; helpful, polite and responsive to suggestions; likes to memorize and chant Pāli texts, which is one of the rare occasions to hear his voice

Nationality: Sri Lankan
Ordained: 19.06.2009
Born: 1986

Can remain in good spirits even when sick; strong practice orientation; good Sutta background; flexible; very likable due to open-mindedness and general cheerfulness

Nationality: Canadian
Ordained: 19.07.2010
Born: 1982

At his first Uposatha after ordination A. Sallekho already recited the Pātimokkha himself; keen in Pāli studies; good language skills (fluency in English, Thai, Chinese); enjoys living in the forest; experienced at giving guidance to junior novices and monks; knowledgeable in the Vinaya; keen in learning new skills

Nationality: Sri Lankan
Ordained: 18.06.2011
Born: 1959

Very fluent Pātimokkha reciter; keen interest in Dhamma and meditation; humble, friendly and easygoing personality; contented and easily satisfied

Nationality: Australian
Ordained: 12.05.2012
Born: 1965

Values anonymity

Nationality: Canadian
Ordained: 21.12.2013
Born: 1976

Excels in openness and creative approaches to the Dhamma; introduced “Insight Dialogue” to SBS; values harmony in the Saṅgha and a good cup of coffee (sometimes the latter may support the former); inspiring speaker and educator