Ven Ananda Maithreya Thero’s first overseas Dhamma journey was to Kerala, India in 1926. Thero also traveled to many countries in the world for the propagation of Buddhism.
The humbleness of Maha Nayaka Thero’s character is clearly shown, when he publicly stated that he had no liking whatsoever for titles and awards, but that he was rather accepting it to satisfy the presenter.
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Balangoda Ananda maithreeya hamuduruwange shishya hamudurunamak denata mathara pradeshaye weda wasaya karamin, unnansege Gihi/pewidi darma deshakayan wahansela lawa, dharma sakaccha wedasatahan pawathwanawa. Mathara di mamath me weda satahanakata sambanda Una. Bandula sir thama e sakacchawawe mulikathwaya gaththe. Colombo wala me wedasatahan pewethwena bass denaganna lebunath , place ekak hariyatama kiyanna bandula sir denagena hitiye ne. Mama Colombo wala. Ithin kauruhai me Gena dannawanam , mata e Gena kiyanna…