Walpola Rahula Thero (1907–1997) was a prominent Sri Lankan Buddhist monk and scholar known for his contributions to the understanding of Buddhism. He made history in 1964 as the first bhikkhu to hold a professorial chair in the Western world at Northwestern University. Rahula also served as Vice-Chancellor at Vidyodaya University. An accomplished writer, he authored several works in English, French, and Sinhala, including 'What the Buddha Taught', which elucidates principles of Theravada Buddhism.
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Meaning of the name - Walpola
Unknown, likely derived from a place name or descriptive term related to the family's origin or occupation.
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Place of Birth: Walpola
Place of Death: Colombo
Educated At: University of Calcutta | University of Paris
Occupation: university teacher | Bhikkhu
Employers: Northwestern University | Vidyodaya University
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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for May 9, 1907
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 9, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 9, 2026 |
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| Sun | 17 Taurus 55 | 19 Taurus 5 | 11 Virgo 58 |
| Moon | 16 Aries 55 | 16 Aquarius 53 | 17 Leo 24 |
| Mercury | 1 Taurus 58 | 13 Taurus 18 | 10 Virgo 35 |
| Venus | 14 Aries 32 | 18 Gemini 48 | 9 Virgo 26 |
| Mars | 14 Capricorn 56 | 23 Aries 1 | 11 Capricorn 54 |
| Jupiter | 8 Cancer 13 | 20 Cancer 13 | 3 Leo 27 |
| Saturn | 24 Pisces 57 | 9 Aries 59 | 25 Pisces 30 |
| Uranus | 12 Capricorn 29 | 0 Gemini 47 | 8 Capricorn 46 |
| Neptune | 10 Cancer 29 | 3 Aries 31 | 14 Cancer 23 |
| Pluto | 22 Gemini 26 | 5 Aquarius 30 | 24 Gemini 44 |
| Rahu | 26 Cancer 59 | 5 Pisces 21 | 20 Cancer 41 |
| Ketu | 26 Capricorn 59 | 5 Virgo 21 | 20 Capricorn 41 |
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