Gangodawila Soma Thero (24 April 1948 – 12 December 2003) was a bhikkhu (Buddhist monk) from Sri Lanka.
During that crucial time, Soma thero started propagating the Dhamma, creating a new enthusiasm among the people.
He spoke of the importance of relinquishing sleepiness or "Thina-middha" and paying attention when listening to the Dhamma.
Gangodawila Soma Thera of the Vajiraramaya Maharagama died in St. Petersburg, Russia on 12 December 2003, at age 56.
A Special Presidential Commission was appointed to investigate this tragedy by President of Sri Lanka.