Ariyadhammika Bhikkhu

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: 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

Nationality: South Korean
Ordained: 18.10.2014
Born: 1969

Keen in meditation and great familiarity with the teachings and practices of Luang Ta Maha Bua; helpful, adaptable, respectful