MOST VENERABLES

THAILAND

Somdej Phramahathirachan

 

Detailed Information

 

  • Dhamma Name: KHEMONGKARO
  • Vassa: 63
  • Birthday: May 24, 1937
  • Birthplace: Baan Yangnoi, Tambon Ko-Eh, Amphur Khuangnai, Ubonrachathani
    Province, Thailand

  • Novice (sāmaṇera) Ordination Date: April 3, 1948
  • Bhikkhu Ordination Date: July 20, 1958
  • Bhikkhu Ordination Location: Wat Chakrawatrachawat 225 Chakkrawat,
    Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100, Thailand

  • Kammavācā Teacher 1:Venerable Phra Rajpruethachan (Chiang Inthachoto)
  • Kammavācā Teacher 2: Most Venerable Phramaha Boonma Dheepadhammo
  • Preceptor (Upajjhāya): Phra Dhammadhiraratmahamuni (Thee Punnako)
  • Residing at: Wat Chakrawatrachawat 225 Chakkrawat, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100, Thailand

     

  • Current Positions:
    – Abbot of Wat Phra Chetuphon (Wat Pho at 2 Sanam Chai Rd, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailan)
    – Board of The Sangha Supreme Council of Thailand
    – The president of The Regulatory office for Overseas Dhammduta Bhikkhus

     

  • Education
    – Dhamma scholar advanced level – Pali Scholar level 3
    – Doctor of Philosophy (Society Development)