Maduluwawe Sobitha Thero
Sri Lankan monk and social activist
Born
1942
83 years ago
Died
November 8th, 2015
9 years ago — 73 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
Sri Lanka
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A Buddhist monk and social activist, played a crucial role in advocating for social justice and political reform in Sri Lanka. Promoted the principles of the Buddhist philosophy while engaging in active participation in political discourse. Worked towards promoting good governance and opposing corruption. Contributed significantly to civil society and engaged with various grassroots movements, emphasizing the importance of ethical leadership and civic responsibility.
Advocated for political reform in Sri Lanka
Promoted ethical governance
Founded the Movement for a Just Society
Opposed corruption in governance
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