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Theravada suttas explained by Bhante. Wimalajothi will give you an insight of the Buddhist Theravada Tradition and the teachings of Lord Buddha in its original form.
Whether you are seeking spiritual enlightenment or simply enrich your lives through practicing Buddhism, don’t miss this opportunity to learn the suttas with Bhante. Wimalajothi. Register now!
*No class on 9 Sep 2017 as we are celebrating The Buddhist Library 35th Anniversary!
Venerable Wiloye Wimalajothi arrived in Singapore in December 2012 from Sri Lanka. Born in 1961, the soft-spoken Bhante resides at the Buddhist Library (BL). He is assisting Venerable B. Dhammaratana in all Dhamma activities and teaches Pali and Buddhist Studies at the postgraduate classes at the BL.
Venerable Wimalajothi graduated with a First Class Honours from the University of Peradeniya and taught at the Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies of University of Peradeniya from 1992 to 1996. He subsequently went to UK where he resided for 14 years until his return to Sri Lanka, 2 years ago.
He is a prolific writer and has written several Dhamma books in Sinhalese. He has also received several academic awards for his competence in Pali.