Chief monk known for compassion passes away at 66


Ven Indaratana dedicated his life to various causes including starting an old folk’s home, a free medical centre and a centre for those living with HIV/AIDS.

THE chief monk of Mahindrama Buddhist Temple, Venerable Elgiriye Indaratana Maha Thera, has died at the age of 66.

He passed away due to end-stage renal failure at a private hospital in Bayan Lepas, Penang yesterday.

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