Acharya Buddharakkhita (1922- 2013) was a Buddhist monk, prolific writer who established the Maha Bodhi Society of Bangalore and its sister bodies. He was born in Imphal, Manipur in 1922. In 1942, he took part in Quit India Movement.He joined Indian defence services after his graduation from Institute of Engineering Technology, Calcutta. He participated in the World War II after which he resigned to find truth and freedom. He became a monk in 1948.
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