Sangha Supreme Council

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Sangha Supreme Council of Thailand
มหาเถรสมาคม
Mahathera Samakhom
Buddhism dham jak.svg
Council overview
FormedJanuary 1, 1963; 59 years ago (1963-01-01)
JurisdictionSangha of Thailand
HeadquartersNakhon Pathom, Thailand
Council executive
Websitewww.mahathera.org

The Sangha Supreme Council of Thailand (Thai: มหาเถรสมาคม; Pali: Mahāthera Samāgama; abbreviated SSC) is the governing body of the Buddhist order (Sangha) of Thailand, and is the ultimate authority for all ecclesiastical matters within the Thai Sangha.[1] Its leadership consists of the country's highest ranking monks, who consult the Supreme Patriarch of Thailand with respect to administrative and theological matters.[2][3][4] The Sangha Supreme Council was established on 1 January 1963, under the Sangha Act of 1962.[2][5]

Members of Sangha Supreme Council[]

President of Sangha Supreme Council[]

Councilors from Dhammayuttika Nikaya[]

  • Somdet Phra Vanarata (Chun Brahmagutto), abbot of Wat Bowon Niwet, bestowed the title of Somdet in 2009 .
  • Somdet Phra Dhirañanamuni (Somchai Varajāyo), abbot of , bestowed the title of Somdet in 2010.
  • Somdet Phra Maha Viravongse (Suchin Aggajino), assistant abbot of Wat Ratchabophit, bestowed the title of Somdet in 2019.
  • Phra Phrom Visuddhacarya (Montri Ganissaro), abbot of Wat Kruea Wan.
  • Phra Phrom Muni (Bunroeng Puññajoto), abbot of Wat Phra Si Mahathat.
  • Phra Phrom Vajracarya (Phoonsak Varabhaddako), abbot of Wat Ratchapradit.
  • Phra Phrom Vajirakara (Sunthon Sundarabho), abbot of Wat Ratchaphatikaram.
  • Phra Dharmadhajamuni (Amorn Ñāṇodayo), abbot of Wat Pathum Wanaram.
  • Phra Dharmavisuddhacarya (Sawaeng Dhammesako), assistant abbot of Wat Bowon Niwet.
  • Phra Debañaṇavisidh (Chaithawee Guttacitto), assistant abbot of Wat Pathum Wanaram.

Councilors from Maha Nikaya[]

  • Somdet Phra Buddhacharya (Sanit Javanapañño), abbot of Wat Traimit, bestowed the title of Somdet in 2014.
  • Somdet Phra Maha Dhiracarya (Pasarit Khemaṃkaro), abbot of Wat Yannawa, bestowed the title of Somdet in 2019.
  • Somdet Phra Maha Rajjamangalamuni (Thongchai Dhammadhajo), assistant abbot of Wat Traimit, bestowed the title of Somdet in 2019.
  • Phra Phrom Moli (Suchat Dhammaratano), assistant abbot of Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen.
  • Phra Phrom Pandit (Prayoon Dhammacitto), abbot of Wat Prayurawongsawat
  • Phra Phrom Senapati (Phim Ñāṇaviro), abbot of Wat Pathum Khongkha.
  • Phra Phrom Kavi (Phongsant Dhammasettho), abbot of Wat Kanlayanamit.
  • Phra Visuddhadhipati (Choet Cittagutto), abbot of Wat Suthat.
  • Phra Dharmavajiramuni (Boonchit Ñāṇasaṃvaro), assistant abbot of Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit.
  • Phra Debagunabhara (Sophon Sobhanacitto), abbot of Wat Thewarat Kunchon.

The Sangha Act in Thailand[]

King Rama V, the Thai King who passed the Sangha Administration Act of R.E. 121 on B.E.2445 (1902)
  • The Sangha Administration Act of R.E. 121 (1903 or B.E. 2446)
  • The Sangha Act of B.E. 2484 (1941)
  • The Sangha Act of B.E 2505 (1962)
  • The Sangha Act of B.E 2535 (1992)
  • The Sangha Act of B.E 2560 (2017)
  • The Sangha Act of B.E 2561 (2018)

References[]

  1. ^ Mole, Robert L. (1972). Thai values and behavior patterns. Tuttle. p. 174.
  2. ^ a b Lāpthanānon, Phinit (2012). Development Monks in Northeast Thailand. Apollo Books. p. 182. ISBN 9781920901394.
  3. ^ McCargo, Duncan (2012). "The Changing Politics of Thailand's Buddhist Order". Critical Asian Studies. Routledge. 44 (4): 627–642. CiteSeerX 10.1.1.732.5100. doi:10.1080/14672715.2012.738544.
  4. ^ "Measures to protect Buddhism emerge as charter draft is unveiled". Prachatai English. 29 March 2016. Retrieved 10 July 2016.
  5. ^ Thailand Official Yearbook. Government of Thailand. 1968. p. 534.
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