SAMADHI

Buddhist Meditation Centre

A place for mindfulness and seclusion

Sangha Profile

Venerable Horowpothane Sathindriya Thera was ordained under the guidance of Late Most Venerable Madihe Pannaseeha Maha Nayaka Maha Thera and Late Most Venerable Ampitiye Sri Rahula Maha Thera as a Preceptor and a Teacher.

Venerable Sathindriya Thera studied Dhamma Vinaya (The Doctrine & the Discipline) and was trained under the guidance of Late Most Venerable Ampitiye Sri Rahula Maha Thera.

Venerable Horowpothane Sathindriya Thera commenced his Dhamma Mission in Australia in 1992. He studied Psychology and English at Central Queensland University in Australia.

Venerable Sathindriya Thera is the founder of this establishment with the enormous support of pious devotees in 2002 to teach Buddha Dhamma, train for those who are willing to practice mediation, and propagate the message of innermost peace and happiness throughout the globe.

Venerable Horowpothane Sathindriya Thera always encourages people and children to practice mindfulness for their own spiritual improvement.