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| − | '''Bhante Shravasti Dhammika''' (born 1951, Australia) is a Theravada Buddhist monk. He is currently the Spiritual Advisor of Buddha Dhamma Mandala Society (BDMS) in Singapore. | + | '''[[Bhante]] [[Shravasti Dhammika]]''' (born 1951, [[Australia]]) is a [[Theravada]] [[Buddhist monk]]. He is currently the [[Spiritual]] Advisor of [[Buddha Dhamma]] [[Mandala]] {{Wiki|Society}} (BDMS) in {{Wiki|Singapore}}. |
| − | ==Early life== | + | ==Early [[life]]== |
| − | Bhante Dhammika was born in Australia in 1951 into a Christian family. He converted to Buddhism at the age of 18. In 1973, he went to Thailand with the intention of becoming a monk . Subsequently, Bhante Dhammika went to Laos, Burma and finally to India. For the next three years, he traveled around India learning yoga and meditation. Eventually, Bhante Dhammika was ordained as a monk under Venerable Matiwella Sangharatna, the last disciple of Anagarika Dharmapala. In 1976 he went to Sri Lanka where he studied Pali at Sri Lanka Vidyalaya. He later became a co-founder and teacher of Nilambe Meditation Centre in Kandy. Since then, Bhante Dhammika has spent most of his time in Sri Lanka and Singapore. | + | [[Bhante]] [[Dhammika]] was born in [[Australia]] in 1951 into a [[Christian]] family. He converted to [[Buddhism]] at the age of 18. In 1973, he went to [[Thailand]] with the [[intention]] of becoming a [[monk]] . Subsequently, [[Bhante]] [[Dhammika]] went to [[Laos]], [[Burma]] and finally to [[India]]. For the next three years, he traveled around [[India]] {{Wiki|learning}} [[yoga]] and [[meditation]]. Eventually, [[Bhante]] [[Dhammika]] was [[ordained]] as a [[monk]] under [[Venerable]] Matiwella Sangharatna, the last [[disciple]] of [[Anagarika Dharmapala]]. In 1976 he went to [[Sri Lanka]] where he studied [[Pali]] at [[Sri Lanka]] [[Vidyalaya]]. He later became a co-founder and [[teacher]] of Nilambe [[Meditation]] Centre in {{Wiki|Kandy}}. Since then, [[Bhante]] [[Dhammika]] has spent most of his time in [[Sri Lanka]] and {{Wiki|Singapore}}. |
| − | ==Religious Activities== | + | ==[[Religious]] [[Activities]]== |
| − | Bhante Dhammika had written over twenty-five books and numerous articles on Buddhism and related subjects. He is also well known for his public lectures and for representing Theravada Buddhism at the European Buddhist Millennium Conference in Berlin in 2000. Apart from Buddhist philosophy and meditation, Bhante Dhammika has a deep interest in the historical topography of Buddhism and the phenomenon of Buddhist pilgrimage. | + | [[Bhante]] [[Dhammika]] had written over twenty-five [[books]] and numerous articles on [[Buddhism]] and related [[subjects]]. He is also well known for his public lectures and for representing [[Theravada Buddhism]] at the {{Wiki|European}} [[Buddhist]] Millennium Conference in {{Wiki|Berlin}} in 2000. Apart from [[Buddhist philosophy]] and [[meditation]], [[Bhante]] [[Dhammika]] has a deep [[interest]] in the historical topography of [[Buddhism]] and the [[phenomenon]] of [[Buddhist pilgrimage]]. |
==Good Question Good Answer== | ==Good Question Good Answer== | ||
| − | Bhante Dhammika is probably best known for being the author of Good Question Good Answer, an introductory guide to basic Buddhist teachings. First written in 1987, Good Question Good Answer has since been translated into over 31 languages. The book provides clear, thoughtful and lively answers to more than 140 commonly asked questions about Buddhism. | + | [[Bhante]] [[Dhammika]] is probably best known for being the author of Good Question Good Answer, an introductory guide to basic [[Buddhist teachings]]. First written in 1987, Good Question Good Answer has since been translated into over 31 [[languages]]. The [[book]] provides clear, thoughtful and lively answers to more than 140 commonly asked questions about [[Buddhism]]. |
==Publications== | ==Publications== | ||
| − | ::*All About Buddhism - published by BDMS | + | ::*All [[About Buddhism]] - published by BDMS |
| − | ::An in-depth study of the Buddha's teachings. Ideal as a textbook for an introductory Dhamma ::course. | + | ::An in-depth study of the [[Buddha's teachings]]. {{Wiki|Ideal}} as a textbook for an introductory [[Dhamma]] ::course. |
| − | ::*Good Question, Good Answer - published by Sukhi Hotu Dhamma Publication (Also available as a ::BuddhaNet eBook) | + | ::*Good Question, Good Answer - published by Sukhi Hotu [[Dhamma]] Publication (Also available as a ::BuddhaNet eBook) |
| − | ::Questions on: What is Buddhism? Basic Buddhist Concepts, The Buddhist Scriptures, About Monks ::and Nuns, Rebirth, Vegetarianism, Becoming a Buddhist, Buddhism and the God-idea, and many more ::are answered by Ven. Dhammika. | + | ::Questions on: What is [[Buddhism]]? Basic [[Buddhist]] Concepts, The [[Buddhist Scriptures]], About [[Monks]] ::and [[Nuns]], [[Rebirth]], [[Vegetarianism]], Becoming a [[Buddhist]], [[Buddhism and the God-idea]], and many more ::are answered by Ven. [[Dhammika]]. |
| − | ::*Matreceta's Hymn to the Buddha - published by BDMS | + | ::*Matreceta's Hymn to the [[Buddha]] - published by BDMS |
| − | ::A translation of 1st Century Buddhist devotional literature. | + | ::A translation of 1st Century [[Buddhist]] devotional {{Wiki|literature}}. |
| − | ::*Buddha Vacana - published by BDMS | + | ::*[[Buddha Vacana]] - published by BDMS |
| − | ::Daily readings from the sacred literature of Buddhism | + | ::Daily readings from the [[sacred]] {{Wiki|literature}} of [[Buddhism]] |
| − | ::*Navel of the Earth - published by BDMS | + | ::*[[Navel of the Earth]] - published by BDMS |
| − | ::An account of the history and legends surrounding Bodh Gaya, the most sacred of the Buddhist ::sites. | + | ::An account of the history and {{Wiki|legends}} surrounding [[Bodh Gaya]], the most [[sacred]] of the [[Buddhist]] ::sites. |
| − | ::*Buddha and His Disciples - published by BDMS (Also available as a BuddhaNet eBook) | + | ::*[[Buddha]] and His [[Disciples]] - published by BDMS (Also available as a BuddhaNet eBook) |
| − | ::Discover what the Buddha was like through his interactions with his contemporaries. | + | ::Discover what the [[Buddha]] was like through his interactions with his contemporaries. |
| − | ::*Middle Land Middle Way - published by BDMS | + | ::*[[Middle Land]] [[Middle Way]] - published by BDMS |
| − | ::A comprehensive guidebook to the Buddha's India. | + | ::A comprehensive guidebook to the [[Buddha's]] [[India]]. |
| − | ::*The Edicts of King Asoka - published by BDMS | + | ::*The Edicts of [[King Asoka]] - published by BDMS |
| − | ::A small anthology of 210 verses from the Pali Tipitaka. | + | ::A small {{Wiki|anthology}} of 210 verses from the [[Pali]] [[Tipitaka]]. |
| − | ::*Encounters with Buddhism - published by BDMS | + | ::*Encounters with [[Buddhism ]]- published by BDMS |
| − | ::Essays by people from both East and West, telling of their conversion to Buddhism. | + | ::Essays by [[people]] from both [[East]] and [[West]], telling of their [[conversion]] to [[Buddhism]]. |
| − | ::*Sayings of the Buddha - published by BDMS | + | ::*Sayings of the [[Buddha]] - published by BDMS |
| − | ::Selected saying from the Pali Tipitaka. | + | ::Selected saying from the [[Pali]] [[Tipitaka]]. |
| − | ::*Rahula Leads the Way - published by BDMS (Also available as a BuddhaNet eBook) | + | ::*[[Rahula]] Leads the Way - published by BDMS (Also available as a BuddhaNet eBook) |
| − | ::A book for children with delightful full-colour illustrations - co-authored and illustrated by ::Susan Harmer. | + | ::A [[book]] for children with delightful full-colour illustrations - co-authored and illustrated by ::Susan Harmer. |
| − | ::*The Buddha and His Friends - published by Times Books International | + | ::*The [[Buddha]] and His Friends - published by Times [[Books]] International |
| − | ::The life of the Buddha and related stories in full-colour cartoon format, co-authored and ::illustrated by Susan Harmer. | + | ::The [[life of the Buddha]] and related stories in full-colour cartoon format, co-authored and ::illustrated by Susan Harmer. |
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[[Category:Theravada Buddhism writers]] | [[Category:Theravada Buddhism writers]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:39, 24 February 2015
Bhante Shravasti Dhammika (born 1951, Australia) is a Theravada Buddhist monk. He is currently the Spiritual Advisor of Buddha Dhamma Mandala Society (BDMS) in Singapore.
Early life
Bhante Dhammika was born in Australia in 1951 into a Christian family. He converted to Buddhism at the age of 18. In 1973, he went to Thailand with the intention of becoming a monk . Subsequently, Bhante Dhammika went to Laos, Burma and finally to India. For the next three years, he traveled around India learning yoga and meditation. Eventually, Bhante Dhammika was ordained as a monk under Venerable Matiwella Sangharatna, the last disciple of Anagarika Dharmapala. In 1976 he went to Sri Lanka where he studied Pali at Sri Lanka Vidyalaya. He later became a co-founder and teacher of Nilambe Meditation Centre in Kandy. Since then, Bhante Dhammika has spent most of his time in Sri Lanka and Singapore.
Religious Activities
Bhante Dhammika had written over twenty-five books and numerous articles on Buddhism and related subjects. He is also well known for his public lectures and for representing Theravada Buddhism at the European Buddhist Millennium Conference in Berlin in 2000. Apart from Buddhist philosophy and meditation, Bhante Dhammika has a deep interest in the historical topography of Buddhism and the phenomenon of Buddhist pilgrimage.
Good Question Good Answer
Bhante Dhammika is probably best known for being the author of Good Question Good Answer, an introductory guide to basic Buddhist teachings. First written in 1987, Good Question Good Answer has since been translated into over 31 languages. The book provides clear, thoughtful and lively answers to more than 140 commonly asked questions about Buddhism.
Publications
- All About Buddhism - published by BDMS
- An in-depth study of the Buddha's teachings. Ideal as a textbook for an introductory Dhamma ::course.
- Good Question, Good Answer - published by Sukhi Hotu Dhamma Publication (Also available as a ::BuddhaNet eBook)
- Questions on: What is Buddhism? Basic Buddhist Concepts, The Buddhist Scriptures, About Monks ::and Nuns, Rebirth, Vegetarianism, Becoming a Buddhist, Buddhism and the God-idea, and many more ::are answered by Ven. Dhammika.
- Matreceta's Hymn to the Buddha - published by BDMS
- A translation of 1st Century Buddhist devotional literature.
- Buddha Vacana - published by BDMS
- A translation of 1st Century Buddhist devotional literature.
- Daily readings from the sacred literature of Buddhism
- Navel of the Earth - published by BDMS
- An account of the history and legends surrounding Bodh Gaya, the most sacred of the Buddhist ::sites.
- Discover what the Buddha was like through his interactions with his contemporaries.
- Middle Land Middle Way - published by BDMS
- The Edicts of King Asoka - published by BDMS
- Encounters with Buddhism - published by BDMS
- Essays by people from both East and West, telling of their conversion to Buddhism.
- Sayings of the Buddha - published by BDMS
- Rahula Leads the Way - published by BDMS (Also available as a BuddhaNet eBook)
- A book for children with delightful full-colour illustrations - co-authored and illustrated by ::Susan Harmer.
- The life of the Buddha and related stories in full-colour cartoon format, co-authored and ::illustrated by Susan Harmer.
