Nyanaponika Thera
1901–1994 · Hanau
About
Nyanaponika Thera or Nyanaponika Mahathera was a German–Sri Lankan Theravada Buddhist monk and scholar who, after ordaining in Sri Lanka, later became the co-founder of the Buddhis
Buddhist tradition
Theravāda
German
Biography
Nyanaponika Thera or Nyanaponika Mahathera was a German–Sri Lankan Theravada Buddhist monk and scholar who, after ordaining in Sri Lanka, later became the co-founder of the Buddhist Publication Society and author of numerous seminal books and articles on Theravada Buddhism. He mentored and taught a whole generation of Western Buddhist leaders such as Bhikkhu Bodhi.
Teachings & topics
MeditationMindfulnessCompassionLiberation
Lineage & relations
Notable students
Sīlaratano
Student
Bibliography
- Diccionario Budista2023 · Pariyatti Publishing
- The Heart of Buddhist Meditation2014 · Weiser Books
- Great disciples of the Buddha1997 · Wisdom Publications
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