25 Years of His Imcomparable Dhamma Mission

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25 Years of His Imcomparable Dhamma Mission

The Autobiography of Most Venerable Ariyananda Mahāthera (Sri Lanka Nā-Uyana)

25 Years of an Unparalleled Mission of Dhamma Propagation is the inspiring autobiography of Most Venerable Ariyananda Mahāthera, a distinguished Sri Lankan Theravāda forest monk and meditation master. The book chronicles his remarkable twenty-five-year journey of preserving, practicing, and spreading the Buddha's teachings across Sri Lanka and many parts of the world.

Beginning with his early aspiration for the monastic life, the autobiography recounts his rigorous training in monastic discipline, scriptural studies, and meditation under eminent teachers, including the renowned Pa-Auk meditation tradition. It offers readers a heartfelt account of the challenges, sacrifices, and unwavering determination required to dedicate one's life to the Noble Dhamma.

The book also documents Venerable Ariyananda Mahāthera's extensive international missionary work. Through meditation retreats, Dhamma talks, ordinations, and the establishment and support of Buddhist centres, he has guided countless monks, nuns, and lay practitioners toward a deeper understanding of the Buddha's path of morality (sīla), concentration (samādhi), and wisdom (paññā).

More than a personal memoir, this autobiography is a testament to the enduring power of faith, compassion, and selfless service. It vividly illustrates how the Buddha's teachings continue to transform lives beyond cultural and national boundaries, inspiring people from all walks of life to cultivate inner peace and liberation.

This book is both a historical record of contemporary Theravāda Buddhist propagation and a source of inspiration for practitioners, Dhamma workers, and anyone seeking to understand the spirit of a life wholly devoted to the welfare and happiness of many.

"For the welfare of the many, for the happiness of the many" (Bahujanahitāya, Bahujanasukhāya) remains the guiding principle throughout this extraordinary twenty-five-year mission of sharing the Dhamma with the world.