Past Resident Monks

Nationality: Malaysian
Ordained: 08.08.2004
Born: 1964

Strong advocate and good example of a monk who prefers simple accommodations and lifestyle; enjoys seclusion; endeavours to follow the “original teaching of the Buddha” as he understands it through his study of the Pāli Nikāyas; Pātimokkha reciter

Nationality: American
Ordained: 19.08.2005
Born: 1957

Pātimokkha reciter; very accurate Pāli pronunciation; conscientious; passionate outgoing personality

Nationality: Malaysian
Ordained: 12.05.2009
Born: 1970
Deceased: 22.08.2017

Highly conscientious; strong in effort; Pātimokkha reciter; frugal; orderly; meticulous; obliging

Nationality: South Korean
Ordained: 14.06.2009
Born: 1977

Friendly; adaptable to circumstances; independent; especially resourceful in IT

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: Malaysian
Ordained: 18.10.2009
Born: 1958

Respectful; hospitable; enjoys simplicity, nature and seclusion; enthusiastic in selflessly sharing the good things he discovered in his practice

Nationality: Malaysian
Ordained: 18.10.2009
Born: 1984

Independent thinker with a leaning towards innovative ways of practice; enjoys seclusion

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