Our Great
Personalities

The torchbearers who dedicated their lives to the revival of Buddhism, the restoration of sacred shrines and the service of humanity.

The Maha Bodhi Society of India was built by visionary leaders, monks, scholars and devotees who worked selflessly for the revival of Buddhism and the preservation of its sacred heritage. Their dedication, wisdom and compassion continue to inspire generations.

Mudliyar Hewawitharana

Mudliyar Hewawitharana

Father of Anagarika Dharmapala

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Lady Mallika Hewawitharana

Lady Mallika Hewawitharana

Mother of Anagarika Dharmapala

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Brahmachari Devapriya Valisinghe

Brahmachari Devapriya Valisinghe

General Secretary of the Maha Bodhi Society

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Mrs Mary Elizabeth Foster

Mrs Mary Elizabeth Foster

Foster Parent & Great Benefactress of Anagarika Dharmapala

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Colonel Henry Steel Olcott

Colonel Henry Steel Olcott

Pioneer of the Buddhist Revival Movement

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Babu Neel Comul Mukherji

Babu Neel Comul Mukherji

Loyal Friend & Supporter of Anagarika Dharmapala

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Most Ven. Hikkaduwe Sri Sumangala Maha Thera

Most Ven. Hikkaduwe Sri Sumangala Maha Thera

First President of the Maha Bodhi Society

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Sir Ashutosh Mookerjee

Sir Ashutosh Mookerjee

Life President of the Maha Bodhi Society

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Great individuals are not remembered for their wealth or power,
but for the ideals they lived for and the legacy they left behind.

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