In 1960, a family longing for a son turned to the Triple Gem — a choice that would go on to transform thousands of lives.
This story follows the early life of our teacher, Most Venerable Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero — from his birth and his family’s conversion to Buddhism, to his heartfelt journey as a young monk, and the founding of Mahamevnawa Monastery in 1999.
Now a teacher to nearly 1,000 monks, Pinwath Loku Swaminwahansa continues to compassionately guide countless beings toward liberation.
May our teacher be well, happy, and realise the Four Noble Truths in this Gautama Buddha’s Dispensation!
