Sangha Supreme Council

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]

Sangha Supreme Council of Thailand
มหาเถรสมาคม
Mahathera Samakhom
Council overview
FormedJanuary 1, 1963 (1963-01-01)
JurisdictionSangha of Thailand
HeadquartersNakhon Pathom, Thailand
Council executive
Websitewww.mahathera.org

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 Wat Debsirindrawas, 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 Sri Mahathat.
  • Phra Dharmatrailokacarya (Phoonsak Varabhaddako), abbot of Wat Ratchapradit.
  • Phra Dharmadhajamuni (Amorn Ñāṇodayo), abbot of Wat Pathum Wanaram.
  • Phra Dharmapandit (Aphiphon Abhibalo), abbot of Wat Phra Ram Kao Kanchanapisek (Rama IX Golden Jubilee Temple).
  • Phra Dharmapamokkha (Sunthon Sundarabho), abbot of Wat Ratchaphatikaram.
  • Phra Dharmakittimedhi (Kasem Saññato), abbot of Wat Rachathiwat.

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 Visuddhivongsacarya (Wichian Anomaguṇo), vice abbot of Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen.
  • Phra Phrom Moli (Suchat Dhammaratano), assistant abbot of Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen.
  • Phra Phrom Pandit (Prayoon Dhammacitto), abbot of Wat Payurawongsawat.
  • Phra Phrom Senapati (Phim Ñāṇaviro), abbot of Wat Pathum Khongkha.
  • Phra Visuddhadhipati (Choet Cittagutto), abbot of Wat Suthat.
  • Phra Dharmapariyattimoli (Athon Indapañño), abbot of Wat Bophitphimuk.
  • Phra Dharmaratanatilok (Somkiat Kovido), abbot of Wat Arun.

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)

References
  1. Mole, Robert L. (1972). Thai values and behavior patterns. Tuttle. p. 174.
  2. 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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