About Madihe Pannaseeha Thero
Most Venerable Madihe Pannaseeha Mahathera (Pali: Paññāsīha) (June 21, 1913 – September 9, 2003) was an eminent Sri Lankan Buddhist monk, who was the Mahanayaka of Amarapura sect from July 13, 1969, until his death on September 9, 2003. == Early life == Madihe Pannaseeha Nayaka Thera was born on June 21, 1913, in Madihe village in Matara district, as the youngest in a family of five. His lay name was Benson Wilmot. Benson Wilmot had his education in the English medium at St. Thomas' College, Matara and later at Mahinda College, Galle. At the age of 13 he entered the Buddhist Order. His ordination was held at Devagiri Vihara, Kabmurugamuwa, on June 24, 1926. He was named 'Madihe Pannasheeha' at the ordination. == Elected Maha Nayaka == An election by secret vote was held on November 27, 1955, at Vajiraramaya, Bambalapitiya, to select the Maha Nayaka (Great Chief) Thera to succeed Ven. Palane Vagiragnana Nayake Thera.
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