Bhante Assaji

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Bhante Assaji is a Buddhist Monk from Sri Lanka and currently living in The Blue Lotus Buddhist temple in Louisiana, U.S.A. He became a Monk in 2002 when he entered the Monastery at 9 years old. He is also a Scholar Monk who attained his Master’s Degree at the University of Kelaniya in Sri Lanka majoring in Pali Language and Buddhist Studies. Bhante Assaji brings a background of wisdom studies and guidance, and speaks from the heart. You will find when listening to him that he offers his message in a fun, wise and genuine way.

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Reviews

Jack

Feb 3, 2026

A very true and gentle loving kindness meditation. Thank you.

Kate

Dec 31, 2025

Love part 2 of this but not a fan of the piano 🎹 music in the background. Chanting is enough.🥰💖 I always feel soothed by this particular chant. It feels beautiful. Please keep it simple. Chanting IS enough.🥴💕😍🧘🕉️🥰💖

Catrin Abrahamsson-Beynon

Dec 2, 2025

Lovely, will use this simple, yet powerful advice. For me I think that’s why I love animals (horses, dogs, cats and others) so much, because they always make me smile and feel better with their pure beingness, happy new year to you! 😊

Cory Bromwell

Jul 22, 2025

Great focus on short and long breath for awareness.

Julie Zolnoski

May 22, 2025

I so enjoy listening to your chanting. It is so calming.

Dianne D Deans

Feb 23, 2025

Lovely, you are blessed with a beautiful voice as are we who experience it. Gassho

Olivia

Sep 8, 2024

Thank you for the start of a beautiful day with you peaceful chanting. I am at peace… May you be well May you be happy may you be peaceful as well♥️

Olivia

Sep 8, 2024

Very touching, I enjoyed your talk before the chanting. Thanks

Thea

May 12, 2024

The good cheer in his voice is a living model, a teaching. The lesson is wise. Thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Mel

Feb 19, 2024

The explanation of the two brain types with the examples gave me some insight and new ideas to try. Thank you 🙏

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Speaks English and Pali

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