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Ampitiye Rahula Maha Thero (Dharmadasa) was born on 24 December, 1913 in Ampitiya, Kandy, Central Province, Sri Lanka, is a Sri Lankan monk (died 2020). Discover Ampitiye Rahula Maha Thero's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 106 years old?

Popular As Dharmadasa
Occupation N/A
Age 106 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 24 December 1913
Birthday 24 December
Birthplace Ampitiya, Kandy, Central Province, Sri Lanka
Date of death 17 February, 2020
Died Place N/A
Nationality Sri Lanka

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Parents Simon Rajapaksha (father) Karuna Rajapaksha (mother)
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1913

Venerable Ampitiye Rahula Maha Thero also known as Ampitiye Sri Rahula Maha Thero, and alternatively spelled as Ampitiye Rahula Maha Thera (24 December 1913/1914 – 17 February 2020) (අම්පිටියේ ශ්‍රී රාහුල හිමි), was a Sinhalese Buddhist monk.

He held the position of Chief incumbent at the Maharagama Sri Vajiragnana Dharmayathanaya and served as a senior advisor to the Supreme Council of the Amarapura Dharmarakshitha Maha Nikaya until his death.

He was known by the honorific title "Loku Hamuduruwo" (ලොකු හමුදුරුවෝ).

Born as Dharmadasa on 24 December 1913 or 1914 in Ampitiya, Kandy, he received his early education at St. Mary's College, Kandy.

Raised by devoutly Buddhist parents, he was sent to a Dhamma school at Alukgolla Raja Maha Viharaya to deepen his understanding of Buddhism.

1936

At the age of 22, on 4 May 1936, he ordained as a Buddhist monk and underwent higher ordination at Udakukkhepa Seema Malakaya in Kelaniya on 30 July 1936.

He furthered his studies at the hermitage affiliated with the University of Peradeniya under the guidance of Madihe Pannaseeha Thero.

His knowledge of Buddhism was also nurtured by Palane Vajiragnana Thero and Ahangama Sri Pragnaloka Maha Thero.

1948

In 1948, he assumed the role of Principal at Vajirarama Dhamma School.

Venerable Rahula Maha Thero extended his teachings to undergraduates in Sinhala and Tamil at the University of Peradeniya and played a role in establishing a Buddhist temple within the university campus.

He counted monks such as Maharagama Dhammasiri Thero, Gangodawila Soma Thero and Thirikunamale Ananda Thero among his students.

1958

In 1958, he co-founded the Maharagama Bhikku Training Centre alongside his mentor, Madihe Pannaseeha Thero.

2020

Venerable Ampitiye Rahula Maha Thero died on the morning of 17 February 2020 at the venerable age of 106.

His funeral took place on 20 February 2020 and was attended by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.