About K. L. Dhammajoti
Born 1949. K. L. Dhammajoti is a Malaysian writer, buddhist monk and monk.
K. L. Dhammajoti (born 29 May 1949 as Lim Poi Cheng) is a Buddhist monk from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He was ordained according to the Theravāda tradition of Buddhism.
He is also one of the leading scholars on Sarvāstivāda Abhidharma, and is well known in the world of Buddhist scholarship for several contributions. These include some of his own personal work, such as Sarvastivada Abhidharma, The Chinese Version of the Dhammapada, Entrance into the Supreme Doctrine, and Abhidharma Doctrines and Controversies on Perception. He is also the founding editor of an annual academic Journal of Buddhist Studies from the Centre for Buddhist Studies, Sri Lanka. Currently, he is serving as the director of Buddha-Dharma Centre of Hong Kong Ltd.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is K. L. Dhammajoti?
Malaysian Buddhist monk
When was K. L. Dhammajoti born?
K. L. Dhammajoti was born on 29 May 1949.
What is K. L. Dhammajoti's occupation?
K. L. Dhammajoti is a writer, buddhist monk and monk.
What nationality is K. L. Dhammajoti?
K. L. Dhammajoti is Malaysian.
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