Career
Bhante Doctor Ashin Nyanissara (Burmese: ဉာဏိဿရ) is best known as Sitagu Sayadaw (သီတဂူဆရာတော်). He is undeniably the foremost Dhamma preacher in Myanmar and well regarded internationally for his Dhamma teachings in English. These works began in 1977 and encompass religious, educational, medical and infrastructural activities.
The Myanmar government bestowed four honorific titles upon him:
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In 1993 Bhante Sitagu Sayadaw was awarded the title Mahādhammakathika Bahujanahitadhara which means “great Dhamma preacher”. 2. In 1995 he received the title Aggamahā Saddhammajotikadhaja means “great Dhamma preacher and benefactor of many men”.
3. In 1997 he received another title Aggamahā Paṇḍita which means “very excellent wise man”.
4. In 2004 he was awarded a title yet again for Aggamahā Ganthavacakapaṇḍita which means “great wise man in teaching and preaching”. Honorary doctorates received from Myanmar and International Universities:
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In February 2003, the University of Yangon, Myanmar honored the Venerable with a Doctor of Letters (Doctor of Letters ). 2. In April 2005, he was conferred a Honorary Doctorate Degree in Philosophy (Doctor of Philosophy) from Mahachulalongkorajavidyalaya University in Bangkok, Thailand.
3. In May 2008, he received a Honorary Degree of Doctor Philosophy (Doctor of Philosophy) from Mahamakut Buddhist University, Thailand.
4. In October 2008, he received a Honorary Doctor of Philosophy (Doctor of Philosophy) from Nava Nalanda University, India. 5. In February 2015, he received a Honorary Doctor of Philosophy (Doctor of Philosophy) from Pannasastra University, Cambodia.