What Others Have Written
After Venerable Ñāṇavimala's passing, those who knew him gathered their memories in a book called "Pure Inspiration." Their words paint a picture of a man who lived what he taught— with unwavering discipline, and a rigor that demanded nothing less than complete sincerity, with compassion that extended to all beings. Here are some of their reflections:
Words from the Masters on
Venerable Ñāṇavimala Mahāthera
"The Mahākassapa of this age... If you want to get a sermon from Mahākassapa, go see Venerable Ñāṇavimala."
Ven. Katukurunde Ñāṇananda
Renowned Scholar & Author
"The best Dhamma talk that I have ever had the good karma to listen to! He wove quotes from the Suttas together with explanations from his own experience into such a symphony of Dhamma."
Ajahn Brahmavaṁso
Abbot of Bodhinyana Monastery
"He would adjust his Dhamma talk to meet the other person in precisely the way that best fit the other person’s needs."
Bhikkhu Bodhi
Translator of Major Buddhist Texts
"There was nothing put on. There was no conceit. One could honestly say that this person was definitely on the way to Nibbāna."
Ven. K. Pemasiri
Respected Meditation Teacher