K. Sri Dhammananda
K. Sri Dhammananda (born Martin Gamage, 18 March 1919 – 31 August 2006) was a Sri Lankan Buddhist monk, scholar, and was an especially prominent figure for Buddhism in Malaysia.
K. Sri Dhammananda | |
|---|---|
| Title | First Buddhist Chief High Priest of Malaysia (1963-2006) |
| Personal | |
| Born | Martin Garmage 18 March 1919 Matara, Sri Lanka |
| Died | 31 August 2006 (aged 87) Subang Jaya Medical Centre, Subang Jaya, Malaysia |
| Religion | Buddhism |
| School | Theravada |
| Education | Banaras Hindu University |
| Senior posting | |
| Based in | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Successor | Kirinde Sri Dhammaratana |
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