Rewata Dhamma (1929–2004)
Author of The First Discourse of the Buddha
About the Author
Ven. Dr. Rewata Dhamma was born in Burma and entered the monastery at an early age. He studied Pali and Theravada Buddhism under various eminent scholar-monks in Burma and passed the highest examination in scriptural studies at the age of 23. In 1975 he moved to England, where he established a show more Buddhist centre in Birmingham as his base. For many years he taught meditation and Buddhism at various centres in Europe and the United States. He was a long-time Vice President of the World Buddhist Sangha Council. Ven. Rewata Dhamma passed away in May 2004. show less
Image credit: Sayadaw U Rewata Dhamma (Photo from the Buddhist web blog "Leaves on the Way")
Works by Rewata Dhamma
Emptying the Rose-Apple Seat 2 copies
Associated Works
A Comprehensive Manual of Abhidhamma : The Abhidhammattha Sangaha of Acariya Anuruddha, Ed by Bhikku Bodhi (1993) — Introduction, some editions — 150 copies
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Common Knowledge
- Birthdate
- 1929
- Date of death
- 2004
- Gender
- male
- Nationality
- Burma
- Birthplace
- Burma
- Places of residence
- Birmingham, England, UK
- Occupations
- monk (Theravada Buddhist)
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- Works
- 4
- Also by
- 1
- Members
- 69
- Popularity
- #250,752
- Rating
- 3.8
- Reviews
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- ISBNs
- 6
- Languages
- 1