Theravada Buddhism USA – ICTBUSA
The International Center for Theravada Buddhism USA is an IRS-approved non-profit organization, dedicated to charitable and educational initiatives. Our primary mission is to enhance mental health and communal harmony among individuals in the United States, Sri Lanka, and beyond. We also strive to facilitate connections and knowledge-sharing within the global Theravada Buddhist community.
We invite you to explore our website and visit our YouTube channel to delve deeper into our organization and our endeavors to foster a more compassionate and peaceful world. We extend an open invitation for you all to actively participate in our efforts and to contribute to our noble journey through our PayPal fundraising link. Your support serves as a beacon of hope, illuminating a path toward a brighter and more harmonious world.
Our Spiritual Leaders
Ven. Mankadawala Sudassana Thero
Venerable Thero is an inaugural monk as well as a former Chief Incumbent and one of the current patrons of the Monastery. Venerable Mankadawala Sudassana Thero is also the Chief Dhamma Teacher of the Monastery.
Ven Mankadawala Nandarathana Thero
Venerable Mankadawala Nandarathana Thero is an inaugural monk of the Monastery as well as a former Chief Incumbent and one of the current patrons of the Monastery. Venerable Thero is the current chairman of the Paramaththa Foundation.
Ven Kothmale Kumarakassapa Thero
Venerable Kothmale Kumarakassapa Thero is a disciple of Venerable Mankadawala Nandarathana Thero and Venerable Mankadawala Sudassana Thero. Venerable Thero is the current Chief Incumbent of the Monastery and a member monk of the Director Board of the Paramaththa Foundation.
