All Team

Bhikkhuni Supeshala is our guest teacher from Sri Lanka who visited the temple several times. She joined Bhikkhuni Satima in observing rains retreat “Vassana” at MBV Nuns Residence and conducted Dhamma talks, “Sath Budu Puja”…

Ven. Upananda is another guest teacher who visits our temple several times. When he is in town, he makes everyone laugh with dhamma jokes. He is also a knowledgeable monk who can expound Dhamma in…

Ven. Seewalie, fondly known as Bhante Seewalie, is the founder and current chief monk of Minnesota Buddhist Vihara. He is originally from Sri Lanka. After ordaining at age 12, he received his primary monastic education at…

Bhikkhu Visvakirti is known as “Bhante Kirti” or “Podi Hamuduruwo”, who is a resident monk and an assistant abbot of Minnesota Buddhist Vihara. Born in Nepal, he was ordained at age of 14 and went…

Bhikkhuni Satima, who was known as “Neetha Maniyo” or “Achie”, is a resident monk of Minnesota Buddhist Vihara. She was born and raised in Sri Lanka, migrated to the United States in 1973 as a…

Ven. Seelananda has been kind to visit our temple and share his wisdom on Dhamma for over 10 years. He also conducts meditation retreats, leads Sunday Dhamma discussion and joins us in the prison services…

Ven. Wimalasara is a visiting teacher since the inception of our temple. He participated in our temple opening ceremony and assisted us in coordinating events. Every year, he joins us to celebrate Vesak, thrice Blessed…

Ven. Chandrasiri is known as “Nayaka Hamuduruwo” who visits our temple every year to conduct and lead dhamma activities. He is also a board member of Minnesota Buddhist Vihara and gives us valuable advice and…

Ven. Gunaratana fondly known as “Bhante G” is our visiting monk who led meditation retreats and Dhamma talks at our temple and various universities. He is a well-known author of many books including “Mindfulness in…