Venerable Chandaratana Panyadure
Sri Lankan Theravada Buddhist monk and deputy abbot of Nissarana Vanaya with extensive training in Samatha and Vipassana; author of Signless in Emptiness and teacher of international retreats and monastic training.
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Dec 11, 2025 • 1h 2min
Sri Lanka’s Meditation Renaissance: Forest Practice & the Magic of the Mind | Ven. Chandaratana Q&A
Venerable Chandaratana Panyadure, a Sri Lankan Theravada Buddhist monk and deputy abbot, shares profound insights into meditation and mindfulness. He discusses the impact of Ven. Matara Ñāṇārāma on Sri Lanka’s forest tradition and how forest monasteries foster spiritual growth. Chandaratana emphasizes the importance of Satipaṭṭhāna, practical methods like mindful walking, and the joy found in Dhamma practice. He also reflects on the role of Pāḷi in teachings and the balance of lay engagement in politics, offering a holistic view of modern Buddhist practice.
