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Gangodawila Soma Thero was born on 24 April, 1948 in Gangodawila, Sri Lanka, is a Gangodawila Soma Thero was bhikkhu from Sri Lanka bhikkhu from Sri Lanka. Discover Gangodawila Soma 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 55 years old?

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Age 55 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 24 April 1948
Birthday 24 April
Birthplace Gangodawila, Sri Lanka
Date of death 12 December, 2003
Died Place Saint Petersburg, Russia
Nationality Sri Lanka

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1948

Gangodawila Soma Thero (24 April 1948 – 12 December 2003) was a bhikkhu (Buddhist monk) from Sri Lanka.

Following tradition, he used the name of his birthplace, Gangodawila, in front of his name; thero is a term for an elder monk.

Soma thero followed the example set by his teachers, Madihe Pannaseeha Thero and Ampitiye Rahula Maha Thero and was both a learned monk and a social reformer.

The cause of his death remains in dispute.

Before his return to Sri Lanka, the knowledge and the practice of the Dhamma had dwindled within Sri Lankan society.

The practice had been diminishing for centuries following the rule of King Rajasinghe I.

The great Buddhist revival programs had been rejuvenating the practice since the Kandyan kingdom into the mid-20th century.

But following civil unrest, political instability, and war during the last 3 decades of the 20th century, the practice was again becoming forgotten.

During that crucial time, Soma thero started propagating the Dhamma, creating a new enthusiasm among the people.

He worked to teach Sri Lankan people the importance of diligence.

He spoke of the importance of relinquishing sleepiness or "Thina-middha" and paying attention when listening to the Dhamma.

He also spoke on the importance of observing the Five Precepts.

He emphasized letting go of false views and beliefs, such as worshipping deities over the Buddha.

He also gave worldly advice, such as the importance of learning the English language.

Soma thero was a proponent of vegetarianism and he spoke against killing animals for meat.

2003

Gangodawila Soma Thera of the Vajiraramaya Maharagama died in St. Petersburg, Russia on 12 December 2003, at age 56.

He was in Russia to accept an honorary doctorate conferred by the Russian Government.

He was rushed to a hospital in St Petersburg after a heart attack.

He underwent two emergency operations.

The circumstances of his death aroused suspicion.

Some accused certain political parties of Sri Lanka whilst others accused born again Christians.

A Special Presidential Commission was appointed to investigate this tragedy by President of Sri Lanka.