Venerable Dewalegama Achala Thero was ordained in 2005 under Ven. Katukurunde Gnanananda Maha Thero and received his higher ordination in 2008. He has been practicing the Luang Por Teean Meditation Technique for 12 years until now.
He has practiced at Luang Por Teean Meditation Center – Wat Pah Sugatho, Chaiyaphum, Thailand for five years with the guidance of Masters Ven.Luang por Kamkean Suwanno , Achan Gampon and Bhante Holland’s Jinawamso Maha Thero.
Currently he is at Isipathana Aramaya, Nawagamuwa, Dewalegama, Sri Lanka.