Thursday Apr 30, 2026
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Ajahn Brahmali
Sri Lanka will welcome internationally respected Buddhist scholar and monastic teacher Ajahn Brahmali tomorrow, 1 May (Poya Day), when he delivers a special Dhamma Talk on The Right View (Samma Ditthi) at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) Main Hall.
The program will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and over 1,500 participants are expected to spend a day in seela, with the day being dedicated to several talks and discussions on the complex subject of ‘Right View’ in the Noble Eightfold Path.
Samma Ditthi is the foundation of the Noble Eightfold Path. It shapes how we understand the nature of suffering (dukkha), the law of kamma (cause and effect), and the ethical and wise conduct of daily life.
Ajahn Brahmali is widely respected for his careful scholarship and deep grounding in the Early Buddhist teachings. His approach combines academic precision, faithfulness to the original texts, and practical clarity for everyday life.
He presents the Dhamma in a way that is accessible, thoughtful, and transformative, making profound teachings understandable without compromising their depth.
Born in Norway in 1964, Ajahn Brahmali first became interested in Buddhism and meditation in his early twenties during a visit to Japan. After completing degrees in engineering and finance, he began monastic training as an Anagarika in England at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery and Chithurst Buddhist Monastery.
After hearing teachings from Ajahn Brahm, he travelled to Australia to train at Bodhinyana Monastery, where he has resided since 1994. He was ordained as a Bhikkhu in 1996, with Ajahn Brahm as his preceptor. In 2015, upon completing 20 Rains Retreats as a fully ordained monastic, he received the title Maha Thera (Great Elder). With over three decades of monastic experience and deep study of the early suttas, Ajahn Brahmali offers a rare opportunity to explore ‘Right View’ under the guidance of a teacher who embodies both scholarship and practice.
This special program offers a rare and meaningful opportunity for the Sri Lankan public to deepen their understanding of the foundation of the Noble Eightfold Path under the guidance of a respected international teacher.
Participation in the public Dhamma program is available by prior online registration only. Early registration is kindly encouraged via the following link: https://forms.gle/7Yb6XVTNaUJE2w6a8
