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| Maha Sthabir Bhikshu Amritananda | |
Monk (Bhikkchu) Amritananda played leading role to establish Esthabirbada Buddism in Nepal. He was born in Bhimsen Tol of Palpa, Tansen of Lumbini zone in 1918 . in Buddhism, he would involved himself to do significant contribution in education, health, religion and culture of nepali society through Buddha religion. He had played important role to hold the Fourth World Buddha Summit in Nepal in 1956. He established Anandakuti Biddhya Pitha. He wrote Girihasthiharu-3 vol, Bhrahmadidev -3 vol, pretkatha etc. He had visited China, Russia, Magnolia, Australia, Germany, Egypt, Srilanka etc. to promote Buddhism.
He has been awarded from Nepal Shasan Sovas Shree Dharmaan Chhit Bansalrakar in 1955 , Gorakha Dakshinbahu in 1968 , Sahitya Chhakrawoti in 1976 , Biddhyabaridhi (PhD) in 1976 and Tripitak. Bisharad Sasan Jotak in 1984. He passed away in 1990 . To honor his personality, creation and religious contribution The Postal Services Department of Nepal issue this commemorative Postage stamp depicting his portrait. |
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| Issued Country | Nepal |
| Issued Year | 2010 |
| Category | Maha Sangha Buddhist Personality |
| Type | Postage Stamps |