Venerable Sayadaw U Nandisena
Born: 1954, Río Cuarto, Córdoba, Argentina
Ordination: April 26, 1991
Ordination Place: Taungpulu Kaba Aye Monastery, Boulder Creek, CA, USA
Preceptor: Venerable Hlaing Tet Sayadaw
Teacher: Venerable U Silananda
Residence: 2005–2010
Current Residence: Abbot, Dhamma Vihara, Jilotepec, Veracruz, Mexico (www.dhammavihara.org)
Studies
- Pali language following ancient and modern methods
- Abhidhamma
- Pali scriptures and the ancient commentaries and sub-commentaries
- Meditation
Translations
- Spanish translation of A Comprehensive Manual of Abhidhamma, The Abhidhammattha Sangaha by Anuruddha, published by El Colegio de México, 1st edition 1999. ISBN 968-12-0878-1
- General editor of Spanish translation of Guide to Tipitaka by U Ko Lay, published as e-book by Buddhist Community of México, 1st CD edition 2002
- Editor and Spanish translator of Pali Roots in Saddaniti by Venerable U Silananda, published by Centro Mexicano del Buddhismo Theravada, 1st edition 2005
- Editor of Spanish translation of Abhidhamma in Daily Life, published by Dhammodaya, 1st edition 2006
Teachings and Activities
Bhikkhu Nandisena has taught classes, courses, and retreats on Theravāda Buddhism in the USA, Argentina, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
- Translation of Pali texts into Spanish
- Travels to Argentina to teach classes and retreats
- Conducts retreats and classes at Dhamma Vihara and other locations in Mexico
- Since 2005, teaches online courses in Spanish using Learning Content Management System ATutor:
- Abhidhamma in Daily Life
- Pali Course Part I
- Introduction to Theravāda Buddhism (currently in progress)