Contemplative Leader · Compassionate Innovator · Social Architect

Where Stillness
Meets Purpose

Bridging 30 years of contemplative wisdom with the future of human wellbeing — building systems that heal, connect, and inspire.

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Years of Contemplative Practice

Ordained as a Theravada Buddhist monk, deeply rooted in the Pali Canon and lived monastic tradition.

Saati

Compassionate AI

An emotionally intelligent therapeutic companion designed for youth mental wellness — launching October 2026.

Locations Across Atlantic Canada

Atlantic Theravada Buddhist Society — serving a 90%+ immigrant community across the Maritimes since founding.

Halifax · Nova Scotia

About Bhante Siri

A Life Lived at
the Intersection

"Born in Sri Lanka. Called to service. Transformed by wisdom — and now building the tools the world needs."

Bhante Siri (Venerable Sirinanda Bandagiriye) has spent three decades at the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern service. As a Theravada Buddhist monk with masters-level training in mental health, he has consistently moved between worlds — the monastery and the prison yard, the meditation cushion and the lecture hall, the temple and the technology startup.

For six years, he served with Correctional Service Canada as a chaplain and reintegration coordinator, working with youth and adults in the most challenging circumstances imaginable. He founded the Atlantic Theravada Buddhist Society — a community that has quietly become a spiritual home for thousands of immigrants across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island.

Today, as the founder of Inspire Sirius Living Inc. and creator of Saati AI, he is channeling that same deep care into the future — building technology that listens with compassion, not algorithms.

30 Years Monastic Practice Theravada Buddhist tradition, Pali Canon, contemplative leadership

Masters-Level Mental Health Counseling psychology, trauma-informed care, human development

Bachelor of Information Technology Foundation for the compassionate AI work through Saati

Correctional Service Canada 6 years as chaplain + reintegration coordinator for youth and adults in crisis

Saati — Compassionate AI

AI That Listens.
Compassionately Designed.

Saati is an emotionally intelligent AI companion designed to reach the people who need support before crisis hits — built from a foundation of compassion, not code.

"Technology should feel like a trusted friend who listens without judgment. That is what Saati is designed to be."

VAI Protocol™ Youth-Centered Privacy-First Ethically Designed Clinically Informed Culturally Aware

The Validate → Acknowledge → Invite protocol at the heart of Saati was developed from Bhante Siri's decades of counseling in the most challenging human environments. Launching on World Mental Health Day, October 10, 2026.

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Mindfulness & Programs

The Practice of Living Well

Ancient contemplative practices, translated for modern life. Bhante Siri offers programs that meet people where they are — from the boardroom to the community center.

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Mindful Eating Program

A transformative approach to our relationship with food, hunger, and nourishment — rooted in Buddhist mindfulness and modern nutritional psychology.

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Meditation & Retreat

Accessible meditation instruction from beginner to practitioner — offered in person and digitally for individuals, groups, and corporate teams.

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Workplace Mindfulness

Tailored mindfulness integration for organizations — addressing stress, resilience, focus, and compassionate leadership from within.

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Youth Wellness Workshops

Experiential mindfulness for young people — building emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and the capacity for calm under pressure.

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Community Gatherings

Regular contemplative community events across Atlantic Canada — meditation circles, dharma talks, Vesak celebrations, and seasonal retreats.

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Custom Engagements

Tailored programs for institutions, healthcare providers, universities, and social service organizations. Designed for your unique context and community.

Speaking & Media

A Voice at the
Intersection of Worlds

Bhante Siri speaks on mindfulness, mental wellness, compassionate technology, social impact, and contemplative leadership — for academic, corporate, and community audiences.

Mindfulness & Mental Health

Evidence-based mindfulness for emotional wellbeing, stress reduction, and compassionate self-care.
Contemplative Leadership

Ancient principles of wisdom leadership applied to modern institutional and organizational challenges.
Compassionate AI & Ethics

The ethical design of emotionally intelligent technology — and why humanity must guide the future of AI.
Restorative Justice & Social Healing

Lessons from a decade inside Canada's correctional system — on dignity, transformation, and second chances.

Academic & Institutional Engagements

Mount Allison University — Invited Contributor & Guest Educator

St. Mary's University — Visiting Lecturer, Mindfulness & Wellbeing

University of Toronto — Guest Speaker, Contemplative Studies

Community organizations & healthcare institutions across Canada

Community & Impact

Quiet Forces of
Human Dignity

For over a decade, Bhante Siri has been building communities of care in Atlantic Canada — serving those on the margins, the newcomers, the incarcerated, and the searching. Not with programs alone, but with genuine presence.

90%+

Immigrant Community Served

Atlantic Province Locations

Years Correctional Service

Years of Service

Our Communities Across Atlantic Canada

Nova Scotia

Halifax

New Brunswick

Moncton

Newfoundland

St. John's

New Brunswick

Fredericton

Prince Edward Island

Charlottetown

Atlantic Canada

Our People

Recognition

Recognized for
Lasting Impact

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Sister Elaine MacInnes Community Impact Award

Halifax · Nova Scotia

Awarded in recognition of exceptional, sustained contribution to community wellbeing — honoring decades of quiet, transformative service to the people of Atlantic Canada.

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Halifax Regional Municipality Volunteer Award

Halifax Regional Municipality

Recognized by Halifax Regional Municipality for outstanding volunteer leadership and dedication to building a more inclusive, compassionate, and connected community.

Writing & Research

Wisdom, Written Down

Bhante Siri's writing bridges monastic depth with practical application — offering readers a path into the contemplative life without leaving their own.

Contemplative Practice & Modern Life

Essays and reflections on translating ancient practice into daily life — for the immigrant, the professional, the grieving, and the searching.

Mental Health & Spiritual Resilience

Research and clinical reflections from years at the intersection of Buddhism and mental health — on trauma, healing, and the path forward.

Compassionate Technology

Emerging research and essays on ethical AI design, the future of therapeutic technology, and building systems that heal rather than harm.

"The purpose of knowledge is not to know more — it is to suffer less, to serve better, and to live with greater presence."

— Bhante Siri

Let's Connect

Every Journey Begins
With a Conversation

Whether you're seeking a speaker, a collaborator, a community, or simply a path forward — this is a good place to start.

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Or write directly to info@inspiresirius.com

Where Stillness Meets Purpose

A Life Lived atthe Intersection

AI That Listens.Compassionately Designed.