Our Leadership
Our Leadership
Most Ven. Pidiville Piyatissa Thero
- Head Monk -
Most Venerable Pidiwille Piyatissa Maha Thero is one of the highly respected senior monks living in the United Kingdom. He has been living in the UK for over 25 years and has a lot of experience in teaching Buddhism to children who are born in the United Kingdom. He is a well educated and a Theravada Buddhist monk from Sri Lanka. He has been awarded a Bachelor of Arts (Special) Degree in Buddhist Philosophy & Sanskrit from the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka and also obtained Master of Arts Degree in Buddhist Studies at the same University. Being the Head Monk of Ketumati Buddhist Viharaa and Chair of Ketumati Buddhist Vihara Trust, he is rendering invaluable service for the people in various aspects.
Ven. Galpottayaye Pemananda Thero
- Deputy Head -
Ven. Pemananda is the Deputy Head monk of Ketumati Buddhist Vihara and he is the Chief Co-ordinator to plan the religious services of the temple under the guidance of Head Monk. He is well educated, having been awarded a Bachelor of Arts (Special) Degree in Buddhist Philosophy & Pali from the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, and also Master of Arts Degree in Buddhist Studies from the Postgraduate institute of Pali and Buddhist studies at the University of Kelaniya. He also has a Diploma in Psychology from the Institute of Psychological Research and studies in Sri Lanka.
Ven. Maholawa Ariyadhamma Thero
- Resident Monk -
Ven. Maholawa Ariyadhamma Thero has been a resident monk at the Ketumati Buddhist Vihara since 2011. He undertakes a wide variety of religious activities based at the Vihara such as:chanting; undertaking various Buddhist rituals; providing support and comfort for families and individuals; and offering guidance in spiritual and moral matters to the Buddhist community under the guidance of the Head Monk. He was awarded a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Buddhist Philosophy, Buddhist civilization and Sinhala from the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. He also has long experience teaching Buddhist meditation. Ven. Ariyadhamma Thero mainly resides at Sri Sumanasararamaya ,Thulawala Sri Lanka.
Ven. Hadaganawe Sumanathissa Thero
- Resident Monk -
Ven. Hadaganawe Sumanathissa Thero has been a resident monk at the Ketumati Buddhist Vihara since 2021. He undertakes a wide variety of religious activities based at the Vihara such as: chanting; undertaking various Buddhist rituals; providing support and comfort for families and individuals; and offering guidance in spiritual and moral matters to the Buddhist community under the guidance of the Head Monk. Ven. Hadaganawe Sumanathissa Thero mainly resides at Sri Sumanasararamaya ,Thulawala Sri Lanka.