We have received the arrival of Ven. Dīpako at 7pm today at Nalanda Centre.  It is Ven. Dīpako’s maiden visit to Nalanda Centre and he will be delivering a Dhamma talk and guided meditation from 8.30pm to 10.00pm.  All are welcome!

Ven. Dīpako was born in the city of Rennes, France to parents of Sino-Khmer heritage.  During a visit to Southeast Asia, he discovered Wat Pah Nanachat, the International Forest Monastery in Thailand.

Welcoming Ven. Dīpako on his maiden visit to Nalanda Centre.

Bro. Disheng sharing about Malaysia’s Buddhist heritage with Ven. Dīpako.

Bro. Dexel bringing Ven. Dīpako on tour of Nalanda Centre.

He developed a keen interest in meditation and the monastic way of life, leading him to become a bhikkhu at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in England in 2014.  Ven. Dīpako currently resides in Panyagiri Barcelona.