Bhante Saranapala started his monastic life when he was 10 years old and has been practicing Buddhism ever since. Now 53, the Toronto-based monk leads weekly meditation sessions and monthly retreats to help others with their mental health through mindfulness.
For Saranapala, every meditation — morning and night — is guided by the Buddhist goal of Nirvana. As taught by the Buddha, Nirvana represents the highest state of enlightenment in Buddhism, marking the end of an individual’s suffering.
