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Meet Son Of Malaysia's Richest Man Who Gave Up Rs 40,000 Crore To Live In Forest As Monk At 18
Ananda Krishnan Son Monk: Ajahn Siripanyo, the son of Malaysia’s third-richest man, travelled to Thailand at the age of 18 to meet his mother, Momwajarongse Suprinda Chakraban, and her family. Ven Ajahn Siripanyo has spent nearly 20 years as a forest monk and currently serves as the abbot of the Dtao Dum Monastery near the Thailand-Myanmar border. His life mirrors the story in Robin Sharma's bestselling novel 'The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari', where a wealthy lawyer, Julian Mantle, gives up material wealth for spiritual enlightenment.
From Billionaire's Son to Buddhist Monk
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Ajahn Siripanyo, the son of Ananda Krishnan—Malaysia’s third-richest man with a net worth of over Rs 40,000 crore—renounced his wealthy lifestyle at just 18 to become a Buddhist monk.
Who is Ananda Krishnan?
He often referred to as "AK," Ananda Krishnan's empire spans telecommunications, media, oil, gas, and real estate. He is the former owner of Aircel, which once sponsored IPL’s Chennai Super Kings.
From Britain to Thailand: Ajahn Siripanyo's Royal Roots
Ajahn Siripanyo, raised in the UK alongside his two sisters, visited Thailand at the age of 18 to connect with his mother’s family. His mother, Momwajarongse Suprinda Chakraban, belongs to the Thai royal family.
Ajahn Siripanyo: Life-Altering Decision
Despite Ajahn Siripanyo's privileged upbringing in London, he chose a simple life of monkhood at the age of 18, embracing Buddhist teachings.
Ajahn Siripanyo: The Forest Monk
For over 20 years, Siripanyo has lived as a forest monk, primarily based at Dtao Dum Monastery on the Thailand-Myanmar border.
Ajahn Siripanyo: A Multilingual Scholar
He was educated in the UK and is fluent in at least eight languages. However, he occasionally reconnects with his family, even travelling in private jets.
Ajahn Siripanyo: Balancing Monkhood and Family
Despite his commitment to monkhood, Siripanyo upholds the Buddhist principle of familial love by visiting his father when needed, balancing his spiritual duties with family responsibilities.
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