Banagala Upatissa Thero
Banagala Upatissa Thero | |
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බානගල උපතිස්ස නාහිමි | |
Banagala Upatissa Thero in 2025 | |
| Title | President of the Mahabodhi Society of Sri Lanka; Chief Sangha Nayaka for Japan |
| Personal life | |
| Born | 5 January 1950 Banagala, Southern Province, Sri Lanka |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Education | B.A. and M.A. from Bhopal University |
| Occupation | Buddhist monk |
| Religious life | |
| Religion | Buddhism |
| School | Theravada |
Banagala Upatissa Thero (Sinhala: බානගල උපතිස්ස නාහිමි) (born 5 January 1950) is a Sri Lankan Buddhist monk. He is the President of the Mahabodhi Society of Sri Lanka, the national branch associated with the historic Mahabodhi Society founded by Anagarika Dharmapala, and serves as the Chief Sangha Nayaka (chief prelate) for Japan. He has participated in forums on interfaith dialogue and peace. His work also includes educational and humanitarian initiatives.