Ven. Ala Joti is a Buddhist monk and undergraduate student at the Faculty of Buddhist Studies, Nāgānanda International Institute for Buddhist Studies (NIIBS Campus), Bollegala, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Buddhist Studies. His academic interests include Buddhist studies, Buddhist teachings, contemporary social issues, Buddhist Psychology, Buddhist Philosophy, and Sri Lankan monastic traditions. He actively engages in religious and educational activities at his temple, including conducting religious activities and teaching Sunday school programs. His academic interests focus on exploring Buddhist perspectives on contemporary social and socio-cultural issues, particularly in relation to Sri Lankan monasticism.