Triple Gem of the North

Bhante Sathi

Bhante SathiBhante Sathi is a monk (bikkhu) in the Theravada tradition. He was born in Kandy, Sri Lanka and his spiritual interests began in his early teenage years. He was ordained as a novice monk at age 19 and received his training under Wattegama Dhammawasa Maha Thera at Sri Subhodaramaya International Bikkhu Center in Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.  He received higher ordination after three years of education and practice. As a fully ordained monk, he taught meditation and counseled mainly young adults in Sri Lanka. 

In September 1999, Bhante Sathi traveled to the United States to teach and practice at the Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara in Southfield, Michigan.

Bhante Sathi was invited to Minnesota in 2004 and has stayed here ever since, traveling frequently between Chanhassen, the Twin Cities, and Mankato to teach meditation. He has also taught extensively and conducted retreats in other parts of Minnesota.

Bhante Sathi has a particular interest in what is common to all traditions and all schools of Buddhism, particularly the practice of meditation. Since coming to Minnesota, Bhante dreamed of opening a meditation center where people of all traditions could come together and practice. With this long-term goal in mind, he established Triple Gem of the North, a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the practice and teaching of meditation and dhamma.

On January 7, 2007 Bhante’s dream became a reality when Triple Gem of the North opened its first Monks’ Residence in Mankato, Minnesota. Known as “the Center,” this Monks’ Residence became a home for meditation and dhamma activities of the Mankato community and the greater Triple Gem sangha. Triple Gem is currently fundraising to purchase property for a similar Center in Chanhassen, Minnesota.

All are welcome to the Mankato Monks’ Residence and to events hosted by Triple Gem. Feel free to email Bhante Sathi can at bhantes@triplegem.org.