Birthdate: September 17, 1864
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Matara, Sri Lanka
Died: April 29, 1933
Anagarika Dharmapala was a prominent Sri Lankan Buddhist revivalist, writer, and reformer, known for his key role in reviving Sinhala Buddhism and spreading it to the Western world. He was a co-founder of the Theosophical Society with Henry Steel Olcott and Helena Blavatsky. Dharmapala’s influence also led to a significant number of South Indian Dalits, including Tamils, converting to Buddhism. Later in life, he assumed the monastic role as Venerable Sri Devamitta Dharmapala, further solidifying his impact on Buddhist teachings and practices.
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