Ashin Dhammasāmi

Ashin Khammai Dhammasāmi, also known as Oxford Sayadaw, is a prominent Burmese Theravada Buddhist monk. He founded Oxford Buddha Vihara in 2003, where he serves as the abbot. He also serves as the Buddhist chaplain to Oxford University, a member of the Oxford Council of Faith, a fellow of Oxford Centre for Buddhist Studies, and a world council member for Religions for Peace. He is the founder of the Shan State Buddhist University in Taunggyi.

Early life and education

Dhammasāmi was born in 1964 in Naungpan village, Lecha Township, Shan State, Burma. He was ordained as a samanera at the age of six, and was ordained as a Buddhist monk at the age of 19. In 2004, he obtained a PhD at Oxford University.

Missions and works

In 2014, He founded the Shan State Buddhist University, Taunggyi, Shan State, Myanmar.