Venerable Kottawe Nanda
Venerable Kottawe Nanda, also known as Bhante Kottawe Nanda, is a Sri Lankan Theravada Buddhist monk and meditation teacher. He is the founder and chief incumbent priest of the Long Island Buddhist Meditation Center (LIBMC) in New York, USA.
Bhante Nanda stayed at the New York Buddhist Vihara, where he worked with senior monks and participated in:
- Meditation retreats
- Dhamma discussions
- Religious ceremonies
- Community outreach programs
- Buddhist educational activities
Public Dhamma Programs
Bhante Kottawe Nanda has also delivered Buddhist Dhamma discussions internationally through online and teleconference programs, including global Sinhala Buddhist discussion forums.
Meditation & Teachings
Bhante Nanda is mainly known for:
- Loving-kindness meditation (Metta Bhavana)
- Breathing meditation (Anapanasati)
- Mindfulness practices
- Dhamma sermons
- Community spiritual guidance
The center welcomes people from all religions and cultural backgrounds. Regular meditation sessions, retreats, children’s programs, and religious events are conducted throughout the year.
Community Activities
Bhante Nanda has actively participated in:
- Interfaith harmony programs
- Sri Lankan community events in the USA
- Meditation retreats
- Charity and social service activities
- Spiritual counseling
In 2019, LIBMC organized a special prayer and merit-sharing ceremony for victims of the Sri Lanka Easter attacks. Bhante Nanda led the ceremony attended by both Sri Lankan and American community members.