Description: (Monk)
Weliwita Sri Saranankara Thero, a prominent Buddhist monk in Sri Lanka, played a crucial role in the revival of Buddhism during the 17th and 18th centuries. He was honored with a title by King Kirthi Sri Rajasinghe and was instrumental in re-establishing the Upasampada in Sri Lanka with the support of the Mahasangha in Siam. Additionally, Saranankara Thero founded the Silvath Samagama, a group of monks dedicated to upholding the Buddhist monastic discipline, solidifying his legacy in Sri Lanka's Buddhist history.