Ananda Krishnan ‘s son gives up $5 billion empire to be a monk

Ajahn Siripanyo, the son of Malaysian telecom magnate Ananda Krishnan, has opted to become a monk instead of leading a wealthy life. According to the South China Morning Post, Krishnan, also known as AK, is the third-richest man in Malaysia, with a net worth of more than Rs 40,000 crore, or more than US$5 billion.

Siripanyo, who came from a wealthy family, decided to become a Buddhist monk at the age of 18. Even if this choice is out of the ordinary, it is consistent with his father’s strong Buddhist convictions. According to the South China Morning Post, “Ajahn Siripanyo’s choice was entirely his own, and it is respected within the family.”

It’s interesting to note that Siripanyo has ties to both money and nobility because his mother, Momwajarongse Suprinda Chakraban, is descended from the Thai royal family. After a brief retreat in Thailand, his spiritual quest turned into a lifetime commitment.

Real estate, oil, gas, media, and telecommunications are among Krishnan’s commercial ventures. In the past, he controlled Aircel, a company that supported the Chennai Super Kings, an IPL cricket side. Siripanyo’s mother, Momwajarongse Suprinda Chakraban, is associated with the Thai royal family, whilst Krishnan’s father is a businessman.

His father, a devoted philanthropist and a devoted Buddhist, greatly respects Siripanyo’s decision to forgo material wealth at the age of 18, even though he was raised to inherit this enormous fortune.

He was briefly ordained at a Buddhist retreat in Thailand, which marked the beginning of his spiritual journey. What began as a brief encounter turned into a commitment for life. He is currently the abbot of the Dtao Dum Monastery, which is situated close to the border between Thailand and Myanmar.

Ven. Ajahn Siripanyo has been a forest monk for more than 20 years, mostly at the Dtao Dum Monastery, which is close to the border between Thailand and Myanmar. He upholds the Buddhist principles of living modestly and depending on the kindness of others for livelihood, eschewing materialism.

Even though he lives in a monastery, Siripanyo occasionally returns to his roots by seeing his father and momentarily entering his former reality. Nonetheless, these kinds of visits align with Buddhist precepts, which prioritize.

Siripanyo was raised in a multicultural environment in London and speaks at least eight languages fluently. He balances his spiritual obligations and familial ties by occasionally visiting his father despite leading a monastic lifestyle.

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