Bhante Dhammadassi was born in Sri Lanka and became a monk at the age of 13. He has been a practicing monk for 24 years. He studied at the University of Ruhuna and graduated in Buddhist Studies. He taught at Tilakaratnaramaya Buddhist Collage in Colombo, Sri Lanka. He also taught Sunday school at Nagarukkarama Buddhist temple in Aheliyagoda, Sri Lanka.
He is now a resident monk at the Blue Lotus Temple in Woodstock, IL. He assists Bhante Sujatha, the abbot, and teaches chanting classes. He also assists with other activities at the Temple as needed.
Bhante Dhammadassi has very kind and loving personality and cares about the people he meets. His mission is to serve humanity by helping others find happiness and contentment.