Bhante Suddhāso

Teaches at Pioneer Works

Bhante Suddhāso is a Theravāda Buddhist monk living in New York City. He has studied under the guidance of some of the most important names in Western Buddhism, including Ajahn Pasanno, Ajahn Amaro, Ajahn Vīradhammo, and Bhante Gunaratana. Ordained at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery in California, he was first trained in the Thai Forest Tradition, and has since lived at various Sri-Lankan monasteries in both rural and urban environments. A dedicated teacher, Bhante Suddhāso has taught to people of all different ages and walks of life, as well as college students at universities like Harvard, University of Mary Washington, and Suffolk County Community College. His work aims to convey Buddhist concepts and their practical applicability to everyday life. He is the co-founder of Buddhist Insights, a new platform that uses technology to build community and facilitate access to reliable monastic teachings.