About This Role
Ordained Buddhist monk following the Theravada tradition under the Asgiriya or Malwatte Chapter. Monks serve as spiritual leaders, Dhamma teachers, community counsellors, and scholars. Sri Lanka has approximately 35,000 ordained monks. Entry is through upasampada (higher ordination) after novice monk (samanera) training at a temple. No formal income — supported by temple dana (offerings). Senior monks lead national institutions and universities.