Bhikkhu Bodhi is a distinguished Buddhist monk, scholar, and author who has made an immense contribution to spreading the teachings of the Buddha to a wide audience across the world. He is renowned for his philosophical and analytical approach in explaining the subtleties of the Buddha's teachings, and his unwavering commitment to advancing human welfare through engaged Buddhist practice.

Born in New York City in 1944, Bhikkhu Bodhi graduated from Brooklyn College with a degree in philosophy before venturing to Sri Lanka in 1966 to embark on a spiritual journey that would shape the rest of his life. He was ordained as a monk under the tutelage of Ven. Balangoda Ananda Maitreya Mahanayaka Thera, and he spent the next decade living in Sri Lanka and studying Buddhist philosophy, meditation, and languages.

Upon his return to the United States in 1984, Bhikkhu Bodhi became one of the leading voices in contemporary Buddhist scholarship and activism. He has translated numerous Buddhist texts from the Pali canon into English, including the three main collections of discourses, and has authored several books on Buddhist philosophy, ethics, and social engagement, including "The Noble Eightfold Path: Way to the End of Suffering" and "In the Buddha’s Words: An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Canon." He has also been actively involved in humanitarian work, particularly in the areas of poverty alleviation, environmental sustainability, and social justice.

Bhikkhu Bodhi's commitment to the preservation and dissemination of the Buddha's teachings has earned him numerous accolades and recognitions, including the Outstanding Buddhist Leadership Award by the United Buddhist Nations International in 2005, and the Global Bhikkhu Award by the World Buddhist Sangha Council in 2010. He currently serves as the chairman of the Buddhist Publication Society in Sri Lanka and the president of the Buddhist Global Relief, a nonprofit organization dedicated to combating hunger, poverty, and social injustice.

Bhikkhu Bodhi’s tireless efforts in promoting Buddhist teachings and its practical application are an inspiration to many around the world, and his contribution to the advancement of human welfare through the application of Buddhist principles has made him an extraordinary figure in the Buddhist world.