Bhikkhu Samahita is originally from Denmark. He was a Medical Doctor and an Associate Professor, before ordaining as a bhikkhu. He currently resides in Sri Lanka and is a bhikkhu of the Theravada Forrest Tradition - Arannavasin. He operates several online groups for spreading the teachings of the Dhamma and maintains a website with a wealth of material on the Dhamma by other members of the Theravada Sangha. He is a regular contributor to Dhamma Wheel, the discussion forum for the early teachings of Buddhism and The Dhamma Encyclopedia.