Dear Dhamma Friends,Stay tuned for today's afternoon dhamma discussion. Bhante Dr. Chandima has invited Bhante H. Kondanna to sit down with him to discuss what types of Buddhist teachings are more applicable to ordinary people. Learn from and benefit...
Dear Dhamma Friends,
Stay tuned for today's afternoon dhamma discussion. Bhante Dr. Chandima has invited Bhante H. Kondanna to sit down with him to discuss what types of Buddhist teachings are more applicable to ordinary people. Learn from and benefit from this enlightening discussion. Bhante. Heenbunne Kondanna is the current abbot of New York's Staten Island Buddhist Vihara.
Bio of Bhante H. Kondanna
Bhante Kondañña is a Sri Lankan Buddhist Monk. He received his novice ordination in 1968, his monastic training in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and a BA in Buddhist Philosophy from University of Kelaniye also in Sri Lanka. In 1985, he came to USA to participate and also provide his helpful skills and services at the New York Buddhist Vihara. During that time, the dignified Kondanna began to attend classes at CUNY and now holds a BS in Social Work. Moreover in 1997, he obtained a MSW from Fordham University in New York.
Bhante Kondanna believes that human beings should grow up having a spiritual foundation. He hopes that his contributions, experiences and philosophy enrich and enhance the lives of everyone here in New York City, and wherever he wishes to bring his proficiency.