Sayadaw Ashin Nanissara

Venerable Sitagu Sayadaw Ashin Nanissara was born on February 23, 1937 in Myanmar.

At the age of fifteen he was ordained as Samanera (novice) and at the age of twenty he received his Higher Ordination as a Buddhist monk in Thegon. He earned his Master Degree in Buddhist Doctrine at Khin-ma-gan Pali University Mandalay.

He is the founder of:
- BBM Collage.
- Sitagu Vihara and Shitagu Missionary Association.
- Sitagu Ayundana Hospital (special eye care programme) Sitagu International Buddhist Academy.
- Theravada Dhamma Society in Austin, Texas.

In 1981, he set out his first foreign missionary journey and has traveled to more than 40 countries around the world. He has given lectures at many universities, including Vanderbilt University, Rick University, Indiana State University, Tennessee state University, Michigan University, Illinois University and Christian Academy of Nashville.

He is an Honorary Professor and members of Patrons Sayadaws of Internation Theravada Buddhism Missionary University, Ministry of Religious Affairs, Union of Myanmmar and lecturer of theoretical aspect of Vipassana insight meditation.

On 5th June 2000, he was requested to be present as well as to submit a paper the Millennium World Peace Submit of Religious and Spiritual Leaders Opening at the United Nations. He attended the meeting and submitted an article "Let us search for common platform to walk together".

He is now residing at Shitagu International Buddhist Academy, Sagaing, Myanmar.