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Anagarika Dharmapala was a prominent Sri Lankan Buddhist revivalist, writer, and reformer known for his significant role in reviving Sinhala Buddhism and promoting it in the Western world. He co-founded the Theosophical Society with Henry Steel Olcott and Helena Blavatsky. His influence extended to inspiring South Indian Dalits, including Tamils, to convert to Buddhism. Later in life, he became Venerable Sri Devamitta Dharmapala, assuming a monastic role that further solidified his impact on Buddhist teachings and practices.