Chief Monk pledges body to science


Chief Monk Venerable E. Indaratana Maha Thera showing off boxes of the specially ordered lotus candles.

GEORGE TOWN: In conjunction with Wesak Day, Chief Monk of the Mahindarama Buddhist Temple here announced that he will donate his body to University of Malaya for medical and scientific studies after his death.

Ven E Indaratana Maha Thera said that his final wish was to contribute himself to the world so as to serve the sick, the old and the unfortunate.

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