K. Sri Dhammaratana

Datuk Chief

Ven. Dr K Sri Dhammananda (deceased)

Early education at the religious school, Vidyawardhana Pirivena; Dehiwala Sri Lanka; Tertiary education at Sunethra Mahadevie University - Degree in Buddhist Philosophy; Further intensive education on the teachings and practices of the Buddha (Dhamma), thus receiving higher ordination at the status a Dhammaduta monk (missionary monk) at Paramadhamma International Buddhist Institute Ratmalana, Sri Lanka

Buddhist Maha Vihara - Chief High Priest of Malaysia 2007 - Present

Datukship award in 2010 by Yang Di Pertuan Agung - PJN; Interfaith Group - Peace Ambassador; Appointed as a Patron of the International Association of Educators for World Peace for the period between 2017 and 2020 by the International Educators of World Peace, a non-governmental Organisation for both the United nations (UN) and the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Board of Advisor of Universal Peace Federation Malaysia

Malaysian Association for the Blind, Board Member in 2007; Religious Advisor of Buddhist Society - UPM Buddhist Society; Founder and Advisor of Ti-Ratana Welfare Society since 1994; Founder & Advisor of Ti-Ratana Buddhist Society; Honorary guest to the World Economic Forum on East Asia in 2015; Chief Incumbent of Buddhist Maha Vihara; Majlis Datuk Association Malaysia - 2011; Chairman of K. Sri Dhammananda Trust Fund since 2007

English, Malay, Sri Lankan, Pali (Buddhist)

Love animals; Fostering relationships and and mingling with friends and devotees. Through his natural people-friendly attitude, he is able to share and spread the teachings of Loving kindness' at a practical level; An avid reader of current affairs' news and meditation

In the year 1984, Datuk met a 5 year old boy who asked him why we do not have children's party? That innocent query from a child triggered a spark in Datuk's mind and gave him the impetus to harness his relationship skills to organise the Wesak Childrem's party. Datuk needed funds for the party, so he asked one of his good friends to support him financially. His friend gave him a blank cheque aand the rest was history. In the end, with the support of the public, Datuk did not use the cheque and returned it to his friend. The party was a runaway success and the 4,000 children who attended, enjoyed an evening like never before; Moving forward his dream was also to open an orphanage and a welfare home; His magic moment came to fruition in 1994 when he managed to open a Welfare Society which comprised an old folks home, orphanage, woman's shelter and a mobile clinic; Datuk also runs many outreach community centres in Malaysia that cater to the varied needs of the poor and helpless, organises blood donation drives, and facilities free medical services in the spirit of caring and sharing. His mission is to 'life a hand, light a heart' irrespective of colour of creed

Met up with Pope Francis and had an intimate discussion on human trafficking and drug trafficking. His door is always open for those who need advice and counselling; Datuk also plays a pivotal in the Interfaith group in Malaysia

Datuk believes that a sincere heart built on loving kindness and confidence is the way forward. When you have these principles at heart, success is within your reach, and life will run smoothly. In between there will always be disturbances, but with a clear mind you will be able to reach your destination

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