Introduction

Venerable Ajahn Mettiko is a highly respected Malaysian senior monk within the Ajahn Chah lineage. Born in Muar, Johor, he has dedicated nearly three decades to the monastic life. After extensive training in the forest monasteries of Thailand and international centers in the West and Australia, he returned to Malaysia to establish a sanctuary for Dhamma in Kuala Nerus, Terengganu.

Training in the Global Forest Sangha

Ajahn Mettiko’s monastic journey began at the heart of the international forest tradition. He was ordained in 1997 at Wat Pah Nanachat (The International Forest Monastery) in Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand.

As a student within the Ajahn Chah tradition, he spent his formative years "monastery hopping" in the best sense—gathering wisdom from various masters and environments across the globe:

Thailand: Practicing in the rugged forest monasteries of the Northeast, absorbing the original Patipada (mode of practice) established by Ajahn Chah.
United Kingdom: Spending time at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, experiencing the Dhamma in a Western context.
Australia: Practicing at Buddha Bodhivana Monastery under the guidance of Ajahn Kalyano.

Establishing Bodhi Vihara

After years of international wandering and practice, Ajahn Mettiko returned to his home country to serve the local community. He currently serves as the Abbot of Persatuan Meditasi Bodhi Vihara in Kuala Nerus, Terengganu.