Acharya Buddharakkhita (Pali: बुद्धरक्खित; 1922–2013) was an Indian Buddhist monk and prolific writer who established the Mahā Bodhī Society of Beṅgaḷūru.

It is affiliated with the Mahā Bodhī Society of Kolkātā founded by Anagarika Dharmapala, with both organizations functioning independently of each other.

[1] He joined the Indian defence services after his graduation from the Institute of Engineering Technology, Calcutta.

Finally he established the Maha Bodhi Society in Bangalore to propagate Buddhism.

[3] He also established schools, hostels, hospitals and an artificial limb centre for the society.