Adhisila Bhikkhu is a Buddhist monk who born in Chittagong, Bangladesh. 1982- Birth at North Jaldi, Chittagong, Bangladesh. 1998- Ordination(Novice) at Dhamma Ratana Vihara, Chittagong, Bangladesh. 2002 - Certificate of Higher Ordination (Upasampada) under the preceptorship of Ven. Dr Varasambodhi Thera, Buddhagaya, India
Certificates & Education 2010 - 2014 Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies at Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Bangkok, Thailand 2007 - 2009 Master of Arts in Pāli (Buddhist Philosophy) Nava Nalanda Mahavihara(India), University Medal (Top of class) 2003 - 2006 Master of Arts in Pāli āchariya Nava Nalanda Mahavihara(India) University Medal (Top of class) 2003 - 2004 Hindi Diploma Nava Nalanda Mahavihara(India) University Medal (Top of class) 1999 - 2000 Sutta Upadhi at Bangladesh Pāli and Sanskrit Education Board, Dhaka 1997 - 1999 Secondary School Certificate at Banskhali Model High School, Bangladesh 2016 - Certificate III in English for Further Study, TAFE NSW, Sydney, Australia 2017 -Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes, TAFE NSW, Sydney, Australia 2018 Certificate IV in Community Service, TAFE NSW, Sydney, Australia 2019 - Active, Diploma in Community Service, TAFE NSW, Sydney, Australia 2020- Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes, TAFE NSW, Australia. 2020- Active, Certificate IV in Territory preparation Course(Level 12), TAFE NSW, Australia.
Experiences
2019 - present
Monk, Thien An Pagoda, Canley Vale, NSW Australia
Responsible for morning preparations of the temple including cleaning and performing regular religious duties
2016 - 2019 Monk, Wat Khemarangsaram Buddhist Temple, Bonnyrigg, Australia Performed religious duties including charity work in Hospitals and communities. 2020- Founder president of Bangaladesh Buddhist Hut, Sydney, Australia.
2016 - present Contributor, Buddhism and Australia, Perth, Australia Writes articles on new developments of Buddhism in Australia and understanding and ideas on how to develop and carry on ancient teachings in the 21st century.
2019 - present Committee member of the Australian Sangha Association Served as one of the representatives for Buddhist monks in Sydney to the Association. Promotes the interests of Sangha members and the Buddhist religion. Liaise with local Buddhist monks, government officials and the media.
2019 - present Volunteer, Lokanta Vihara (Monastery), Sydney Australia Assisted with religious events organisation such as Chinese Multicultural Buddhist Festival
2016 - present Volunteer for the Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan Thai and Laos Communities in Sydney Performed cultural ceremonies for members of these Communities including marriages and funerals. Mediator for disputes arising within the community. Provided advice as to conflict resolution to members of the community.
2016 - present Volunteer, Cambodian Buddhist Society of NSW, Sydney Conducted religious services such as chanting, prayers, preaching and Dharmas at Hospitals in Liverpool Fairfield and Westmead.
2017 - present Teacher in Dharma for Ambedkar International Mission Australia, Sydney Gives Dharma talks on topics such as the Five Precepts, Philosophy of Ambedkar and other aspects of Buddhism upon invitation.
2017 - present Editor (Bengali) for SuttaCentral, an online forum for Buddhist Studies Edit the Bengali edition of Pali canon.
2010 - 2016 Monk at Wat Khantataram, Bangkok Performed various religious duties at the monastery, including charity services at hospitals, schools and communities.
2003 - 2010 Supervisor for International Meditation Centre, Buddhagaya, India Accommodated Buddhist monks and guests who came for meditation by providing room and board services. Taught Dharma, meditation, the life of Buddha and Pilgrimage to guests and tourists. Responsible for organising chantings in mornings and evenings
1998 - 2003 Monk at different Buddhist monasteries in Bangladesh
(1999) Vipassana Meditation Course (Mahasi Method): Pomra Buddhist Monastery, Chittagong, Bangladesh
(2000) Vipassana Meditation(Mahasi Method): At Jaldi Dharmaratna Vihara, Chittagong, Bangladesh
(2001) Vipassana Meditation, Praggyavamsa Meditation Centre, Shakpura, Chittagong, Bangladesh
(2002) Vipassana meditation( Goyenka Method), Baleswar, Orisa, India
(2003-2013) Vipassana Meditation at International Meditation Centre, Buddhagaya, Bihar, India
(2012) Vipassana Meditation (Mahasimethod)Mahaculalongkoranrajvidyalaya University(Thailand)
(2014) Vipassana Meditation, Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Dhamma Nalanda, Nalanda, Bihar, India
(2015) Vipassana Meditation at Myanmar Mahasi Meditation Centre, Myanmar.
Languages Chitainga (Native), Hindi (Fluent) ,Bengali (Proficient) ,English (intermediate),Urdu (intermediate), Pali (Basic) ,Thai (Basic) ,Sanskrit (Basic).
Research works (2007) Pitak parampara me samadhi, (2009) M.A. Dissertation “A Study of the Reality of Pāli Tipitaka (2012) M.A. Thesis “ A study of life and works of Prof. B.M Barua” (2012-2016) PhD Dissertation: “A Study and transliteration Sāsanavamsadīpa”(pending). (2014 to Present) PhD Dissertation “ A Critique on Buddhist Education In Bangladesh (Pending)
Conference Presentations (2011) University of Delhi, India, Buddhist Linkages South and South East Asia: Perspective and Prospects. Paper Titled: A Historical Study of Buddhism in Bengal as Indebted of 19thCentury Theravada Buddhism of Chittagong. (2012) Samādhi Park, Malaysia: International Seminar on Teaching and Practice of Meditation in South and South-East Asia. Paper titled: Concept of Vipassana Meditation in Early Buddhist Literature. (2012) University of Goutam Buddha, India: Introspection on Buddhist Traditions: Paper Titled: A Critical Study of Pabbajja Concept In Theravada Buddhism. (2013) University of Calcutta, India: Foundation of Buddhism as revealed in Pāli Literature. Paper titled: A research on the Life and Work of Dr B.M. Barua (2014) Banaras Hindu University, India: International Seminar On Nature and Tradition of Science in ancient India. Paper titled: Early Buddhist Concept of Diseases and its cure. (2015) University of Calcutta, India: International Seminar on Buddhism, A Study of Life and works of Prof. D.K. Barua (2016) Edith Ewan University, Perth, Western Australia: International Seminar on Buddhism in Australia. A Critical Study of Buddhist Education in Bangladesh. Editing Pāli Terminology: Chinese Buddhist Encyclopedia, online