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Biography

Dr Jotika

A concise biography of Sayadaw Dr Jotika, covering early monastic formation, Pariyatti teaching work, higher study, and honorary recognition.

Sayadaw Dr Jotika has devoted his life to Pariyatti education, Dhamma teaching, and the formation of institutions that connect Buddhist learning with peace-oriented leadership.

A Life Dedicated to Peace and Education

Sayadaw U Jotika was born to parents U Win Maung and Daw Ein Kunt in the village of Letpagyin, Nganzun Township, Mandalay Region on 17 February 1959, the 10th waxing moon of Tabodwe, 1320 ME.

He became a novice at the age of 11 under the mentorship of U Nyana, Sayadaw of Mangala Theindaw Monastery. At the age of 13, he was sent to Mahajotikarama Monastery in Monywa to further study Pariyatti literature.

At the age of 19 years and 9 months in 1340 ME, U Jotika was ordained as a monk under the mentorship of Sayadaw Bhaddanta Nandobhasa, Patron Sayadaw of Oakkan Tawya Monastery.

In 1344 ME, at the age of 24, he received the degree of Saddhamodaya Dhammacariya after completing all three prescribed treatises. He also received the title Sasanadhaja Dhammacariya.

After delivering Dhamma lectures for seven years in Oakkan Tawya, U Jotika opened a Pariyatti Teaching Centre in 1990, 1352 ME, at U-Yin Monastery. Entrusted by his elders, he started the teaching centre with 12 novices.

This vision later supported the growth of the University of Global Peace, a place of higher learning committed to wisdom, moral responsibility, and peace-oriented leadership for local and international students. He has also been appointed Rector of the University of Abhidhamma by the Most Venerable Sayadaw Nandamalabhivamsa.

Academic and Monastic Qualifications

  • Saddhamodaya Dhammacariya
  • Sasanadhaja Dhammacariya
  • Master of Arts (MA)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Abhidhamma) PhD

Recognitions and Awards

  • Pariyatti Sasanahitadhara Title conferred by Pariyatti Sasanahita Association, Mandalay
  • Religious Harmony Award conferred by Peace Institute, Norway
  • Messenger of World Peace conferred by HWPL organisation, South Korea