The fate of deceased Malaysian billionaire Ananda Krishnan's massive fortune remains uncertain because his only son and heir, Ven Ajahn Siripanyo, has chosen to live the life of a Buddhist monk.

Ven Ajahn Siripanyo, heir to a $5 billion fortune, chose monkhood over luxury. His inspiring journey reflects a rare shift from wealth to spiritual simplicity and purpose.

[KUALA LUMPUR] The death of reclusive billionaire T Ananda Krishnan, one of Malaysia’s richest tycoons and business icons, has sparked intrigue over the future of his multibillion-dollar business ...

A memorial service was held yesterday (Tuesday, 3rd November) for the late businessman. His son, Ven Ajahn Siripanyo, who became a forest monk, was spotted by a few attentive passersby when he was ...

Yet, his most fascinating legacy might not be his business achievements, but a story that transcends wealth: his only son, Ven Ajahn Siripanyo.

Ananda, who founded Maxis Bhd and Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd, among others, is survived by his son, Ven Ajahn Siripanyo, who later became a Buddhist monk, and the two daughters.

One-of-a-Kind Monk His lone son, Ven Ajahn Siripanyo is a Buddhist monk in Thailand. He made the unique decision of letting go of his $5 billion legacy and endorsing monkhood at the prime age of 18.

His only son, Ven Ajahn Siripanyo, recently garnered global attention when he renounced a $5 billion inheritance to become a Buddhist monk at the age of 18.

Ven Ajahn Siripanyo, the only son of Malaysian billionaire Ananda Krishnan, was born into a world of extraordinary wealth and privilege. Ananda Krishnan, commonly known as AK, is a prominent figure in ...

Ven Ajahn Siripanyo—the only son of Malaysian billionaire Ananda Krishnan—is renowned for renouncing a life of luxury to become a monk, having connections to the Thai royal family, and speaking eight ...

Following the passing of Malaysian business tycoon Ananda Krishnan yesterday, 28 November, media reports worldwide have highlighted his son, Ven Ajahn Siripanyo, who has given up a billion-dollar ...