Bhante Suhitananda Dharma

Bhante Suhitananda Dharma (Ven. Thich An Duc) was Thich Thien An's first American monastic disciple. He is the most senior monk of our order and is Thich Thien An's Dharma heir. Bhante is presently living at Lankarama Temple and Hsi Li University. He was awarded a fellowship at HLU to engage in research and prepare a paper on the use of Buddhist self transformation techniques, such as Mental Development and Self Empowerment based on Buddhist psychological insights found in the Abhidhamma and other Buddhist teachings. His visits on a regular basis and often participates in interfaith activities.

He visits our temple on a monthly basis and at major Buddhist holidays and Ordinations.