5 days ago
4
Theroadislong moved page User:Rev. Kavithaja/sandbox to Draft:Kavithaja Thera preferred location for drafts
New page
{{AFC submission|d|bio|u=Rev. Kavithaja|ns=2|decliner=Theroadislong|declinets=20250705081201|ts=20250705080211}} <!-- Do not remove this line! -->
{{AFC comment|1=zero reliable sources? [[User:Theroadislong|Theroadislong]] ([[User talk:Theroadislong|talk]]) 08:12, 5 July 2025 (UTC)}}
== '''Ven. Kavithaja Thera''' ==
'''Venerable Kavithaja''', also known by his pen name ''Hsai Nam Morn Kham'', is a Theravāda Buddhist monk from [[Shan State|Shan State,]] [[Myanmar]]. He was born on May 18, 1998, in a small village in [[Kyethi Township|Kehsi Township]], Shan State. Due to severe financial hardship, his parents were unable to support his formal education. As a result, they decided to ordain him as a novice monk at the age of seven.
== '''Early Life and Background''' ==
'''Venerable Kavithaja''', known in literary circles by his pen name ''Hsai Nam Morn Kham'', is a Theravāda Buddhist monk and scholar originating from Shan State, Myanmar. He was born on May 18, 1998, in a remote village in Kehsi Township, Shan State. Owing to the family's socio-economic hardships, his parents were unable to provide him with access to formal education. In response to these circumstances, they encouraged him to enter the monastic order, and he was ordained as a novice monk (''sāmaṇera'') at the age of seven.
[[File:Kavithaja Thera.jpg|alt=I took this picture while I was studying in Sri Lanka, and it belongs to me. This image was a demonstration of mental calm and meditation in the wilderness.|thumb|The Kavithaja as a Monk Life in Sri Lanka]]
Since his ordination, Venerable Kavithaja has demonstrated a profound commitment to the study, practice, and dissemination of the [[Dharma|Dhamma]]. His early life was marked by significant financial and social challenges, yet these obstacles only strengthened his resolve to pursue both spiritual and intellectual development. Through years of disciplined study and dedication, he has emerged as a respected voice in the field of Buddhist thought and education, contributing to the preservation and propagation of the [[The Buddha|Buddha']]<nowiki/>s teachings, particularly among the Shan community and beyond.
Venerable Kavithaja holds a Bachelor of Arts in Pāli and Buddhist Studies from the [[University of Kelaniya]], [[Sri Lanka|Sri Lanka.]] He completed his Master’s degree in Buddhist Studies at the Postgraduate Institute of Pāli and Buddhist Studies (PGIPBS), University of Kelaniya, and is currently undertaking an MPhil degree at the same institution. In parallel, he is also pursuing a second Master’s degree in Buddhist Studies at [[Dongguk University]] in Seoul, [[South Korea]]. Additionally, he has earned diplomas in Buddhist Studies, English Language, and Information and Communication Technology. His academic interests center on Buddhist psychology, with a particular emphasis on the integration of early Buddhist teachings into contemporary approaches to mental well-being. His recent research, entitled ''“Equanimity as an Approach to Mental Well-being: A Buddhist [[Psychology|Psychological]] Study,”'' explores the psychological dimensions of upekkhā (equanimity) and its relevance to emotional balance and mental health.
=== '''Activities and Outreach''' ===
* Beyond his academic achievements, Venerable Kavithaja is an active contributor to community education and digital Dhamma dissemination. He has authored publications in the Shan language and produces video content on platforms such as [[Facebook|Facebook,]] [[YouTube|YouTube,]] and [[TikTok]] to promote Buddhist teachings among laypeople and monastics alike.
* He is particularly committed to engaging with the younger generation, offering free online courses to deepen their understanding of the Buddha’s teachings, especially from psychological and ethical perspectives.
* From 2022 to 2024, he served as a volunteer media coordinator and English coach for the CJ Tai (Shan) Sangha Community. In this role, he facilitated English education for monastics and introduced innovative pedagogical techniques to enhance scriptural study and the application of Buddhist teachings in daily life.
* Venerable Kavithaja is widely regarded for his compassion, intellectual rigor, and dedication to bridging traditional Buddhist learning with the needs of contemporary society.
== Practices ==
== Notes ==
{{AFC comment|1=zero reliable sources? [[User:Theroadislong|Theroadislong]] ([[User talk:Theroadislong|talk]]) 08:12, 5 July 2025 (UTC)}}
== '''Ven. Kavithaja Thera''' ==
'''Venerable Kavithaja''', also known by his pen name ''Hsai Nam Morn Kham'', is a Theravāda Buddhist monk from [[Shan State|Shan State,]] [[Myanmar]]. He was born on May 18, 1998, in a small village in [[Kyethi Township|Kehsi Township]], Shan State. Due to severe financial hardship, his parents were unable to support his formal education. As a result, they decided to ordain him as a novice monk at the age of seven.
== '''Early Life and Background''' ==
'''Venerable Kavithaja''', known in literary circles by his pen name ''Hsai Nam Morn Kham'', is a Theravāda Buddhist monk and scholar originating from Shan State, Myanmar. He was born on May 18, 1998, in a remote village in Kehsi Township, Shan State. Owing to the family's socio-economic hardships, his parents were unable to provide him with access to formal education. In response to these circumstances, they encouraged him to enter the monastic order, and he was ordained as a novice monk (''sāmaṇera'') at the age of seven.
[[File:Kavithaja Thera.jpg|alt=I took this picture while I was studying in Sri Lanka, and it belongs to me. This image was a demonstration of mental calm and meditation in the wilderness.|thumb|The Kavithaja as a Monk Life in Sri Lanka]]
Since his ordination, Venerable Kavithaja has demonstrated a profound commitment to the study, practice, and dissemination of the [[Dharma|Dhamma]]. His early life was marked by significant financial and social challenges, yet these obstacles only strengthened his resolve to pursue both spiritual and intellectual development. Through years of disciplined study and dedication, he has emerged as a respected voice in the field of Buddhist thought and education, contributing to the preservation and propagation of the [[The Buddha|Buddha']]<nowiki/>s teachings, particularly among the Shan community and beyond.
Venerable Kavithaja holds a Bachelor of Arts in Pāli and Buddhist Studies from the [[University of Kelaniya]], [[Sri Lanka|Sri Lanka.]] He completed his Master’s degree in Buddhist Studies at the Postgraduate Institute of Pāli and Buddhist Studies (PGIPBS), University of Kelaniya, and is currently undertaking an MPhil degree at the same institution. In parallel, he is also pursuing a second Master’s degree in Buddhist Studies at [[Dongguk University]] in Seoul, [[South Korea]]. Additionally, he has earned diplomas in Buddhist Studies, English Language, and Information and Communication Technology. His academic interests center on Buddhist psychology, with a particular emphasis on the integration of early Buddhist teachings into contemporary approaches to mental well-being. His recent research, entitled ''“Equanimity as an Approach to Mental Well-being: A Buddhist [[Psychology|Psychological]] Study,”'' explores the psychological dimensions of upekkhā (equanimity) and its relevance to emotional balance and mental health.
=== '''Activities and Outreach''' ===
* Beyond his academic achievements, Venerable Kavithaja is an active contributor to community education and digital Dhamma dissemination. He has authored publications in the Shan language and produces video content on platforms such as [[Facebook|Facebook,]] [[YouTube|YouTube,]] and [[TikTok]] to promote Buddhist teachings among laypeople and monastics alike.
* He is particularly committed to engaging with the younger generation, offering free online courses to deepen their understanding of the Buddha’s teachings, especially from psychological and ethical perspectives.
* From 2022 to 2024, he served as a volunteer media coordinator and English coach for the CJ Tai (Shan) Sangha Community. In this role, he facilitated English education for monastics and introduced innovative pedagogical techniques to enhance scriptural study and the application of Buddhist teachings in daily life.
* Venerable Kavithaja is widely regarded for his compassion, intellectual rigor, and dedication to bridging traditional Buddhist learning with the needs of contemporary society.
== Practices ==
== Notes ==
