{"id":148,"date":"2020-05-31T12:55:36","date_gmt":"2020-05-31T12:55:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/testing.metropolitanhost.com\/?post_type=team&#038;p=148"},"modified":"2024-09-17T17:11:46","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T17:11:46","slug":"bhante-sumitta","status":"publish","type":"team","link":"https:\/\/www.dhammausa.org\/index.php\/team\/bhante-sumitta\/","title":{"rendered":"Bhante Sumitta"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1588152212175{padding-top: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Personal Information&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:30px|text_align:left|line_height:40px&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1558\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dhammausa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Bhante-Sumitta-Photo.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3999\" height=\"5748\" \/>Name:<\/strong> Bhante Nivitigala Sumitta<\/li>\n<li><strong>Position:<\/strong> Founder &amp; CEO, Dhamma USA<\/li>\n<li><strong>Role:<\/strong> Admin, Editor, Dhamma Speaker, Meditator, Pali Teacher, Spiritual Care and Community Care Activist, Counselor<\/li>\n<li><strong>Background:<\/strong> Originally from Sri Lanka, Bhante Sumitta has dedicated his life to the study and practice of Buddhism. He holds multiple degrees in Buddhist studies and linguistics, enabling him to teach and share the Dhamma effectively.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Experience:<\/strong> With years of experience in spiritual leadership, Bhante Sumitta has been actively involved in community service, offering guidance and support to those in need. 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As the Founder and CEO, he combines his extensive knowledge of Buddhist teachings with a deep commitment to serving the community. Bhante serves as an admin and editor, ensuring that all content reflects the values and mission of Dhamma USA.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to his administrative roles, Bhante Sumitta is a respected Dhamma speaker and meditator, sharing his insights and experiences to inspire others on their spiritual journeys. He also teaches Pali, providing students with the tools to explore the ancient texts of Buddhism and deepen their understanding of the Dhamma.<\/p>\n<p>A passionate advocate for spiritual and community care, Bhante Sumitta works tirelessly to support those in need, offering counseling and guidance to individuals seeking help. His holistic approach to well-being emphasizes the importance of compassion, mindfulness, and connection to the community.<\/p>\n<p>Through his multifaceted roles, Bhante Sumitta embodies the principles of Buddhism and inspires others to cultivate a life of purpose, wisdom, and service.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1075,"template":"","team-category":[],"class_list":["post-148","team","type-team","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dhammausa.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/team\/148","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dhammausa.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/team"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dhammausa.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/team"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dhammausa.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dhammausa.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dhammausa.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=148"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"team-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dhammausa.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/team-category?post=148"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}