Barua Buddhist Monks

Karmayogi Ven. Kripasaran(1865-1926)

Baruas have grate faith and respect with Buddhist Monks/Bhikkhu's. From ancient period, Buddhist Monks are guiding to Barua community on Buddhist philosophy till date and have taken initiative to pull up in every decline in Buddhist faith at Chittagong hill track and surroundings. Their valuable contribution are respected by all Baruas.







Here, some of the well known Bhikkhu's are:

H.H. Dr. Sangharaj Dharmasen Mahathero

• Ven. Saramedha Mahathera, the first Sanghararaja who came from Rangoon to refine and free the Buddhists from the occult worship and tantric practices.

•  Recounting Karmayogi Ven. Kripasaran(1865-1926) life in this community have immense significance today as he is the main responsible figure to bring together all the Buddhists living scattered in West Bengal and the north eastern part of India.Founder of : Buddha Dharmankur Sabha (Bengal Buddhist Association),Sakpura Bauddha Batak Samity,Satbaria Mahila Sammelani,Maha Bodhi Society.

•     H.H. Dr. Sangharaj Dharmasen Mahathero from Bangladesh, Honoury Ph. D. (V.B.U.) Vietnam, Honoury Ph. D.(MCU) Thailand,Tripitaka Sahitya Chakraborty (Srilanka)and presently he residing in Unainpura Lankaram, Chittagong, Bangladesh.

Vikkhu Karmabir Jinaratana

•     Prof. Bhikshu Satyapala is renowned scholar of Buddhism with specialization in Abhidhamma Philosophy and associated with Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi in the capacity of Professor.

•     In 20th century in Indian continent had produced few Buddhist Monk, among them Vikkhu Karmabir Jinaratana. He was one of the Founder of Shillong Buddhist Temple.

Prof. Bhikshu Satyapala

References

    ) Buddhism in Bangladesh [2]
    ) A case study of Buddhist Social Customs in Bangladesh by BHIKKHU DHARMESWAR[3]
    ) A Brief Introduction to Barua Community of Bangladesh by Ven. Upali Sramon [4]
    ) Barua community in Bangladesh User:BaruaAnurddha
    ) Buddhanet [5]
    ) Prof. Bhikshu Satyapala [6]
    ) Biography of "Karmayogi Kripasarn" by Bhikkhu Bodhipala













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Sujit Barua
Upper Lummawri
Laitumkhrah
Shillong 793003

India