Anagarika Dharmapala, whose original name was Don David Hewavitharne, was a prominent Sri Lankan Buddhist revivalist Ceylon (present-day Sri Lan September 1864 prominent, which was then part of British a crucial role in the revival and he passed a 29th April 1933. Dharmapala played and spread of Buddhism in Sri Lanka and across the world, he was deeply inspired by the teachings of Buddhism and worked tirelessly to promote its values and principles, especially in the face Buddhism influence and Christian missionary activities in Sri Lanka during the 19th and
early 20th Centuries. He received his early education at a Christian missionary school but later became disenchanted with Christianity and embraced Buddhism. Dharmapala was a charismatic speaker and writer and he used these skills to advocate for the preservation of Buddhist heritage, culture, and practices in Sri Lanka.
In 1891, he participated in the world parliament of Religions held in Chicago, where he delivered a powerful speech on Buddhism, gaining international recognition and support for his cause, this event was a significant milestone in his efforts to promote Buddhism on a global scale.
Dharmapala founded the Mahabodhi Society in 1891, a Buddhist organization aimed at restoring and maintaining Buddhist sacred sites in India and other countries.
Throughout his life Anagarika Dharmapala traveled extensively, spreading the message of Buddhism and establishing centers to support its growth. He wrote numerous books and articles on Buddhism, which continue to be influential in modern Buddhist
literature. His dedication to Buddhism and the preservation of its heritage earned him the title Anagarika which means homeless one in Pali, symbolizing his renunciation of worldly life to devote himself entirely to his religious pursuits.
Anagarika Dharmapala’s contributions to Buddhism and the promotion of Sri Lankan culture are highly regarded in Sri Lanka and among Buddhist worldwide. He is remembered as one of the Buddhist revival movements that helped shape the modern identity of Sri Lanka as a predominately Buddhist nation.