Henepola Gunaratana
Born in 1927
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Bhante Henepola Gunaratana is a renowned Buddhist monk and meditation teacher from Sri Lanka.
Ordained at age 20, he came to the United States in 1968 and has since authored several influential books on mindfulness and meditation.
He founded the Bhavana Society in West Virginia, where he serves as abbot and leads retreats.
Gunaratana is known for his direct teaching style and emphasis on both concentration and loving-kindness in spiritual practice.
He has received recognition as the highest-ranking monk of his sect in North America and continues to write, teach, and lead retreats worldwide, promoting Buddhist teachings and practices to a global audience.
