The late Ven. Dr. Sangharatana was an active Dhammaduta and had been to Malaysia many times.

It is with deep respect and a heavy heart that we announce the passing away of Venerable T. Sangharatana Nāyaka Thero earlier today, 17 March 2018.  He was well regarded for his social service in Bangalore, India, as the founding member of the Maha Mahinda Dhammaduta Propagating Society, which serves the socio-welfare needs of the lower strata of Indian people.

[ Nalanda Archive ] Ven. Sangharatana paying respects at the altar of Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda.

Visiting Nalanda Library, accompanied by its Director, Bro. Ananda Fong.

Ven. Sangharatana was born in Sri Lanka and ordained as a novice monk at the age of twelve.  He obtained his Master of Philosophy (Buddhist Studies), and later a Doctorate from the Delhi University.  Ven. Sangharatana served as abbot of Pitaramba Vihāra in Bentota, Sri Lanka, and founded the Bentota Buddhist Social Welfare Institution.  He also authored several books, such as ‘Poems for Children’, ‘Devotional Songs for Children’, and ‘Buddhism – The Thirst Quencher’.

After giving a Dhamma talk at Nalanda Centre in 2015.

Nalanda Buddhist Society Malaysia offers our deep condolence to the venerable monks, management and devotees of Pitaramba Vihāra, Bentota.  May the late Venerable Nāyaka Thera attain the highest bliss.  Santī, Peace.

Ven. Sangharatana had a meeting with Nalanda founder Bro.Tan on one of his visits to Serdang.