Biography of Raṭṭhapāla Bhikkhu
Updated • 2025
Raṭṭhapāla Bhikkhu
Pyin Oo Lwin, Mandalay Region, Myanmar
Well-versed in both secular and monastic education, with in-depth study of the Abhidhamma and Nikāya discourses. Continues to integrate theoretical study with practical meditation, while engaging in writing and research on Buddhist teachings.
Date Of Birth
born on October 21, 1981
Ordination
Full moon day of Pyatho, 1374 ME — Jan 26, 2013
Preceptor: Pa-Auk Tawya Sayadaw U Āciṇṇa
Preceptor: Pa-Auk Tawya Sayadaw U Āciṇṇa
Focus
Meditation training (Pa-Auk), Abhidhamma & Nikāya studies
Interests
Teaching, research, and writing on Buddhist doctrine
Education & Milestones
Chronological timeline-
2000
A.G.T.I (Mechanical Power Engineering) • GTI, Meiktila
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2004
B.A. (English) • Yadanabon University, Mandalay
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2013
Fully Ordained (Upasampadā)
Full moon day of Pyatho, 1374 ME — Jan 26, 2013
Preceptor: Pa-Auk Tawya Sayadaw U Āciṇṇa; training with U Āciṇṇa & U Revata at Pa-Auk. -
2019
Abhidhammadhara Degree • University of Abhidhamma, Yangon
Advanced study of Abhidhamma.
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2023
Postgraduate Diploma • ITPU, Naypyitaw
Specialization: Dīghanikāyavedagū -
2024
M.A. (Buddhism) • ITPU, Naypyitaw
Completed the Master’s degree alongside the postgraduate diploma.
Postgraduate Diploma: Majjhimanikāyavedagū
Disciplines
Abhidhamma • Dīghanikāya • Majjhimanikāya • Meditation
Mentors
Pa-Auk Tawya Sayadaw U Āciṇṇa • Sayadaw U Revata