Venerable Sikkim Mahinda Thero, commonly known as S. Mahinda Thero, was a Buddhist monk from the state of Sikkim. He was a poet and author, and participated in the Sri Lankan independence movement. Although he was from Sikkim, he identified himself as a Tibetan, presumably because it was more well known in Ceylon.

Sri Piyaratana Tissa Mahanayake Thero, also known as Dodanduwa Piyaratne Thero, was the Mahanayaka Thero of the Amarapura Nikaya, and the Sanganayake of the Southern Province. He popularised the 'Poruwa' ceremony at Buddhist weddings.