Articles on Dharmapala's Life
Dharmapala's Sammaditthi and New Buddhism
By Benoy Kumar Sarkar · The Maha Bodhi, 2020
Dharmapala, a Ceylonese Buddhist figure, applied the Pali concept of Sammaditthi (right observation) to revive Buddhism by addressing modern challenges. He recognized Ceylon as part of Greater India and emphasized the interconnectedness of India, Ceylon, and…
Life Sketch of Devamitta Dharmapala
The Maha Bodhi, 2020
**Summary of Anagarika Dharmapala's Life and Contributions** Hewavitarne Dharmapala (1864–1933), later known as Anagarika Dharmapala, was a pioneering Sri Lankan Buddhist scholar, activist, and advocate for global Buddhism. Born in Colombo, Ceylon (now Sri…
Dharmapala's Sammaditthi and New Buddhism
By Benoy Kumar Sarkar · The Maha Bodhi, 2020
Dharmapala, a Ceylonese Buddhist figure, advocated for a modern, practical approach to Buddhism grounded in Sammaditthi, or right observation, emphasizing direct engagement with life's realities. He recognized the interconnectedness of Ceylon, India, and…