The monk who handed up his father's $5 billion wealth, Ajahn Siripanyo, is who?

Siripanyo was raised to inherit this enormous fortune, but at the age of 18, he made the decision to give up material wealth. His father, who is said to be a devoted philanthropist and a devout Buddhist, greatly respects this choice.

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 (more than US$5 billion).

Real estate, oil, gas, media, and telecommunications are among Krishnan's commercial ventures. In the past, he was the owner of Aircel, a company that supported the Chennai Super Kings of the Indian Premier League. 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.

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.