| Full Name | Rev. Ilukpitiye Pannasekara |
| Religion | Buddhist |
| Occupation | Chief Buddhist Monk for The African Continent |
| Date Of Birth | 1st November 1963 |
| Place Of Birth | Sri Lanka |
| Sex | Male |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Nationality | Tanzanian |
| [email protected], [email protected] | |
| Web Site | www.pannasekara.com |
| Skype | revpannasekara |
| Address 01 |
Buddhist Temple & Meditation centre, P.O.Box 6665, Plot no 606, Mindu Street, West Upanga, Dar es salaam, Tanzania, East Africa. Tel / Fax +255 22 2150422 Mobile: +255 713 451745, +255 757 713 137 |
| Address 02 |
Sri Visuddharamaya,Olagama, Rambodagalla, Ridiegama, Kurunegala, Sri Lanka. Tel/Fax + 94 37 2252539 |
| B.A | University Of Bhikkhu Sri Lanka 1994 |
| M.A | University Of Kelaniya Sri Lanka 1996 |
| Dr | In Tripitaka Buddhist Philosophy Sri Lanka 1995 |
| English Diploma | Sri Lanka & Tanzania 1998 - 2000 |
| Computer Diploma | Sri Lanka & Tanzania 1998 - 2002 |
| PHD CANDITATE | VIETNAM - 2013 |
| Dr in Philosophy | ARJENTINA - 2014 |
| 1994 - 1998 | The Principal Of Buddhist College-Sri Lanka |
| 1997 - 1998 | Full Time Instructor Of Social Development Work In Sri Lanka |
| 1998 | PATRON & SPRITUAL DIRECTOR – THE BUDDHIST ASSOCIATION - TANZANIA |
| 1998 | TRUSTEE — INTER RELIGIOUS COUNCIL FOR PEACE IN TANZANIA (IRCPT) |
| 1999 | Ambassador For Peace - Inter-Religious and Inter-Faith For World Peace (IIFWP) |
| 2000 - 2006 | Council Member of World Buddhist University (Thailand) |
| 2001 | The Chief Monk For African Continent |
| 2002 | President and Patron of International Buddhist Relief Organization (IBRO) Tanzania Branch |
| 2004 | Dharma Teacher at The African Buddhist Seminary (ABS) - South Africa |
| 2005 | Honorary Member of Dar Es Salaam Association of Spain |
| 2005 | Spiritual Director - Serenity Buddhist relief Organization (SBRO) South Africa |
| 2006 | Commissioner - Inter-Faith Action For Peace in Africa (IFAPA) |
| 2006 | Director - Kind Heart Africa ( KHA) - Tanzania |
| 2012 | CO CHAIR – DHAMMADUTA STANDING COMMITY – WFB - THAILAND |
| 2023 | VICE PRESIDENT - WORLD BUDDHIST SUMMIT (WBS) –JAPAN |
| 1998 |
March - Research and Visit to Buddha's Historical Places in India and Nepal. November - Arrived in Tanzania and Performed Religious Ceremonies. December - Performed Religious Ceremonies in Zanzibar. |
| 1999 |
Apr - Performed Religious Ceremonies in Kenya. Aug - Performed Religious Ceremonies in Malawi. Sep - Performed Religious Ceremonies in Botswana. Nov - WCRP 7th General Conference in Jordan. |
| 2000 | Feb - Performed Religious Ceremonies in Kenya. May - Performed Religious Ceremonies in Zambia. Dec - World Fellowship of Buddhists 21st Meeting in Thailand. |
| 2001 | Feb - Performed Religious Ceremonies in Kenya. Apr - BLIA Meeting and Religious Ceremonies in South Africa. May - Performed Religious Ceremonies in Botswana. |
| 2002 | Feb - Performed Religious Ceremonies in Kenya. Apr - International Blessing Ceremony in America. May - Performed Religious Ceremonies England. May - Performed Religious Ceremonies in Botswana. Jun - Performed Religious Ceremonies in Malawi. Dec - Performed Religious Ceremonies in Singapore. Dec - WFB 22nd and 2nd Global Conference on Buddhism in Malaysia. |
| 2003 | Feb - Performed Religious Ceremonies in Kenya. Apr - Vesak Ceremony and Religious Ceremonies in South Africa. May - Performed Religious Ceremonies in Botswana. Jun - Performed Religious Ceremonies in England. Jun - Performed Religious Ceremonies in Germany. Jul - Performed Religious Ceremonies in Austria. Jul - Performed Religious Ceremonies in Belgium. Jul - Vassana and Religious Ceremonies in America. |
| 2004 | Jan - Teaching Dhamma, and other works in South Africa. May - Global Network of Religions for Children 2nd Forum in Switzerland. May - An International Meeting Integrated Medecine in Italy. Jun - An International Meeting Integrated Medecine in Spanish. Jun - Religious Ceremonies and other Works in Sweden. Jun - Religious Ceremonies and other Works in France. Nov - World Peace Pilgrimage arranged by IIFWP in Israel. Nov - World Peace Pilgrimage arranged by IIFWP in Palestine. |
| 2005 | Jan - Performed Religious Ceremonies and other works in South Africa. Apr - Inter-Faith Action for Peace in Africa - 2nd SUMMIT - IFAPA in South Africa. May - International Vesak Day Ceremony in Thailand. Nov - Performed Religious Ceremonies in Holland. Nov - Teaching Meditation and Performed Religious Ceremonies in Spain. |
| 2006 | Jan - Religious Ceremonies other works in Kenya. Jan - Religious Ceremonies other works in South Africa. Feb - Religious Ceremonies other works in Botswana. Apr - 2550 Vesak Day Celebration and other activities in Sri Lnaka. May - 2550 International Vesak Conference in Thailand. Jun - Religious Ceremonies in Malaysia. Jun - 4th Global Conference on Buddhism in Australia. Jun - Inauguration of IFAPA commission in Rwanda. Aug - WCRP 8th General Conference in Japan. Sep - Teaching Meditation and other Religious Ceremonies in Spain. Oct - Katina Ceremonies & Religious Ceremonies in America. |
| 2007 | Feb - Teaching Dhamma and other works in South Africa. Jun - Religious and other works in Tanzania. July - TIFF (Tanzania interfaith Forum) Study tour in Kenya. Aug - Religious services, study tour and other works in Egypt. Aug - IFAPA Second Commission's meeting in Libya. Oct - Religious and other works in Tanzania. Decr - Teaching meditation & other works in Spain. |
| 2008 | Feb - Teaching Dhamma and other works in SOUTH AFRICA. FEB - Religious Ceremonies in SWAZILAND. MAR - Religious Ceremonies in LESOTHO. MAR - Religious Ceremonies in ZAMBIA. MAY - 2552 International Vesak Day in VIETNAM. MAY - Religious Ceremonies in SWAZILAND. MAY - Religious Ceremonies in LESOTHO. JUN – Religious Ceremonies & Other works in TANZANIA. AUG – Religious Ceremonies & Other works in SRI LANKA. NOV - IFAPA Commission's Third Meeting in UGANDA. NOV - Teaching Meditation & Other Religious Ceremonies in SPAIN. |
| 2009 | FEB - Teaching Dhamma & other Religious Works in SOUTH AFRICA. FEB – Religious Ceremonies LESOTHO. FEB – IFAPA COMMISSION’S 04TH MEETING in BOTSWANA. MAR - Religious Ceremonies in TANZANIA. MAY - 2553 International Vesak Day Conference in THAILAND. JUN - BIO – DISC Conference in MALAYSIA. SEP - Teaching Meditation & Religious Ceremonies in SPAIN. |
| 2010 | MAY - 2554 International Vesak Day Conference in THAILAND. OCT - Teaching Meditation & Religious Ceremonies in SPAIN. NOV – World Felloship of Buddhists Meeting (WFB) in SRI LANKA. |
| 2011 | MAR - IFAPA Commission’s 05th Meeting in KENYA. MAY - 2555 International Vesak Day Conference in THAILAND. JUN - Religious & Other Works in SRI LANKA. SEP - Teaching Meditation & Religious Ceremonies in SPAIN. |
| 2012 | MAY - SPECIAL RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES IN ZAMBIA. MAY - 2600 BUDDHA JAYANTHI INTL VESAK DAY CONFERENCE IN THAILAND. JUNE - WORLD FELLOWSHIP OF BUDDHIST 26TH MEETING (WFB) IN KOREA. JUNE - TEACHING DHAMMA AND OTHER RELIGIOUS WORKS IN SOUTH AFRICA. JULY - SPECIAL RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES IN SWAZILAND. JULY - TEACHING DHAMMA AND OTHER RELIGIOUS WORKS IN SOUTH AFRICA. JULY - SPECIAL RELIGIOUS & FUNERAL CEREMONIES IN SWAZILAND JULY - ENVIRONMENTAL MEETING IN SRI LANKA. OCTOBER - TEACHING MEDITAION & OTHER `RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES IN SPAIN. |
| 2013 | FEBRUARY – TEACHING DHAMMA AND OTHER RELIGIOUS WORKS IN KENYA. FEBRUARY – TEACHING DHAMMA AND OTHER RELIGIOUS WORKS IN UGANDA. MAY - 2600 BUDDHA JAYANTHI INTL VESAK DAY CONFERENCE IN THAILAND. SEPTEMBER – SECOND ASIAN FESTIVAL OF BUDDHIST CULTURE IN SRI LANKA. OCTOBER - RECEIVED LEADERSHIP AWARD FROM VIETNAM IN VIETNAM. OCTOBER - TEACHING MEDITAION & OTHER `RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES IN SPAIN. NOVEMBER - PERFORM RELIGIOUS RIGHTS FOR A FUNERAL IN SOUTH AFRICA. |
| 2014 | MAY – ATTEND 11TH UNDV -INTERNATIONAL VESAK DAY IN VIETNAM. AUGUST - WORLD ALLENCE OF RELIGIONS MEETING IN KOREA. DECEMBER – SIXTH WORLD SUPREME BUDDHIST SUMMIT IN JAPAN. |
| 2015 | FEBRUARY – TEACHING DHAMMA AND OTHER RELIGIOUS WORKS IN KENYA. FERUARY - TEACHING DHAMMA AND OTHER RELIGIOUS WORKS IN CHINA. AUGUST - RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES IN BOTSWANA. NOVEMBER - TEACHING MEDITAION & OTHER `RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES IN SPAIN. |
| 2016 | JANUARY - TEACHING DHAMMA AND OTHER RELIGIOUS SERVICES IN KENYA. JUNE - PERFORM RELIGIOUS RIGHTS FOR A FUNERAL IN ZAMBIA. NOVEMBER – ATTEND SOME RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES IN SRI LANKA. |
| 2017 | FEBRUARY - RELIGIUS CEREMONIES AND OTHER ACTIVITIES IN BOTSWANA. MAY - ATTEND 14TH UNDV -INTERNATIONAL VESAK DAY CONFERENCE IN SRI LANKA. JUNE - RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES AND OTHER ACTIVITIES IN MALAWI. JULY - VEN BODHI RAJA’S FUNERAL AND ORDINATION CEREMONY IN CONGO. JULY – ATTEND WORLD ALLIANCE OF BUDDHIST LEADERS MEETING IN MALAYSIA. NOVEMBER - ATTEND WORLD BUDDHIST SUMMIT IN SRI LANKA. |
| 2018 | APRI – JAPAN - WORLD SUPREME BUDDHIST SUMMIT – SPECIAL MEETING. JUNE – JAPAN - GLOBAL ASSEMBLY OF BUDDHIST SANGHA 01 SUMMIT (GABS). NOVEMBER - SPAIN - TEACHING MEDITAION & OTHER RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES. DECEMBER - KENYA - TEACHING DHAMMA AND OTHER RELIGIOUS SERVICES. |
| 2019 | JANUARY – TANZANIA – RELIGIOUS LEADERS MEETING WITH PRESIDENT OF TANZANIA. APRIL – JAPAN – BUDDHA BIRTH DAY INT CELEBRATION. SEPTEMBER – TANZANIA – NEW AIRPORT (TERMINAL 03 BILDING) OPENING CEREMONY. SEPTEMBER - FRANCE - GLOBAL ASSEMBLY OF BUDDHIST SANGHA 02 SUMMIT (GABS). SEPTEMBER - FRANCE - GLOBAL ASSEMBLY OF BUDDHIST SANGHA 02 SUMMIT (GABS). DECEMBER – SRI LANKA – ATTEND SOME RELIGIOUS. |
| 2021 | NOVEMBER – TANZANIA – AFRICA BUDDHIST CENTENERY SUMMIT (ABCS). |
| 2022 | OCTOBER - ZAMBIA - PERFORM RELIGIOUS RIGHTS FOR A FUNERAL (Mother Mr Prasad). |
2023 | MAY - ZAMBIA - PERFORM RELIGIOUS RIGHTS FOR A FUNERAL (Madam Kumari). MAY - ZAMBIA - RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES & Madam Kumari Three months service. MAY – TANZANIA – NEW PRESIDENT RESIDENT & OFFICE OPENING CEREMONY AT DODOMA. SEPTEMBER – JAPAN - EIGHT WORLD SUPREM BUDDHIST SUMMIT. NOVEMBER - ZAMBIA - RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES (1 year Mr Prasad mother). |
| 2024 | FEBRUARY - ZAMBIA - PERFORM RELIGIOUS RIGHTS FOR A FUNERAL (Mr Roy). APRIL – TANZANIA – 60 YEARS CELEBRATION OF UNION DAY IN DODOMA CITY. MAY - ZAMBIA - PERFORM RELIGIOUS CEREMONY (Madam Kumari Annuel) . |
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES PERFORME IN TANZANIA .
01. IN CHARGE OF BUDDHIST TEMPLE & MEDITATION CENTRE – DAR ES SALAAM - TANZANIA.
02. TEACHING OF BUDDHIST PHILOSOPHY, MEDITATION, RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES, FREE LIBRARY SERVICES AND RUNNING A NURSERY SCHOOL.
03. HELPING FOR ORPHANS & VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN TANZANIA – KIND HEART AFRICA PROJECT.
04. OPERATING KIND HEART AFRICA CHARITABE DISPENSARY AT CHANIKA AREA TO SUPPORTING PEOPLE IN NEED THOSE AREA.
BOOKS HAS BEEN PUBLISHED.
01. BUDDHISM IN AFRICA – ENGLISH.
02. DAM SISILEN VALI KATHARA NAHAU ILKPITIYE HIMI SANDA – SINHALA.
03. 100 YEARS BUDDHISM IN AFRICA COMMEMERATING BOOK - 2021.
Web site - www.pannasekara.com