Ebook report no.19 m.5/18

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Chulalongkorn

Nathapach Jitviseskul m.5/18 no.19



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Content

preface
Introductory story
To profess Buddhism
His work on Buddhism
Virtues as good model for leading a life
Reference

Preface

Throughout the long reign of 42 years of his Majesty King
Chulalongkorn, King Rama 5, or 'Luang Buddha,' has done
many royal duties. In progressing Thailand to be as great as
civilized nation. And one of the important royal duties is to
promote and sustain Buddhism. He was very interested in
studying Buddhism; thus he wrote many stories about
Buddhism. He also encouraged and initiated Buddhist literature.
He built many temples and restored many old ones.

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Introductory story

King Chulalongkorn (B.E. 1868–1910). When he was 20 years
old, he took a 15-day leave of absence on September 24, 1873,
at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. by Krom Muen Rays
Suriyaphan as the preceptor When he performed the coronation
ceremony for the second time, he established the royal preceptor
as His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej Phra Pawaret
Wariyalongphon in the year 1891 please set up a royal
coronation ceremony. Promoted to Somdet Phra Pawaret
Wirayalongkorn holding the position of the Supreme Patriarch
Like Krom Somdet Phra Paramanuchit Chinorat, Phra
Chetuphon Temple, he was very interested in studying
Buddhism and wrote many stories about Buddhism. He also
encouraged and initiated Buddhist literature. Until causing the
emergence of books that are not less useful in studying
Buddhism. During this reign, the long-running Mahachat was
selected in 1902 by the Department of Education. To this day,
this book is still used as a textbook in higher schools and
universities. Somdej Phra Maha Samana Chao Krom Phraya
Yachirayan Warorot Thesis on the principle of using Thai
characters to convey Pali words, names Kathapattapana and
Akkharavithana, in 1883, which resulted in the use of the Thai
Pali alphabet. By using the mark in parentheses (.) instead of
using the Yom Kok wood. as appears at present, and the so-
called literature. Phonetics also appeared in the reign.

King Rama V visited foreign countries In 1871, after ascending
the throne for 3 years, traveled abroad to India, the land of
Buddhahood. He went to pay homage to Maruekhathaiyawan
Shrine, which owns many religious objects as well as many
images of Buddhist pagodas. It was this visit that led Buddhist
students to divert from Sri Lanka and turn their attention to
India ever since. Considered that the reign of King Rama 5 was
the first Thai monarch to travel to India. In addition, during this
reign, Sri Maha Bodhi was also directly bred from Bodhgaya. He
had planted one tree at Wat Benchamabophit and one tree at
Wat Atsadangkhanimit. Later, the Buddha's relics were
discovered. and there was an inscription in an old script in the
reign of King Asoka as evidence at the forest of Kapilavastu,
Marquis Deson, Viceroy of India at that time, therefore brought
him to Thailand in the reign of King Rama V as well Later
became Chao Phraya Yommarat traveled and summoned In this
regard, it appears that an ambassador from a Buddhist country
came to Thailand. Request to share the relics. He was graciously
divided. part of Thai property Please put it in the chedi on top
of Suwan Banphot (Golden Mountain) Temple, Saket, Bangkok.

About education, His Majesty King Chulalongkorn has invited
Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Krom Muen Wachirayan
Warorot presided over the establishment of public education
regulations, by allowing all Thera monks both in the central and
in various cities throughout the Kingdom to set up a school to
teach children in the temple by letting the monks be their
teachers. This was the beginning of education in Thailand; it was
started from the temple. Later, when the Ministry of Dharma
was established, this study was received. As a result, primary
education of the nation was separated from the temples and
monks, respectively. And he also promoted the education of
monks at a higher level. That is, please set up two monastic
universities, one at Bowonniwet Vihara Temple, called "Maha
Makut Rajawattana" and at Wat Mahathat, called
"Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University"

To profess Buddhism
propagation of Buddhism

In 1888 B.E. He paid, and published the Pali scriptures, the
Siamese script, the world's first Roman comparison, instead of
the original ones written in Khmer scripts on palm leaves. To
celebrate the 25th anniversary of His Majesty's reign, it is called
the Holy Scriptures. Chula Chom Klao Borom Thammika, B.E.
1893. In this regard, the royal property of 1,000 weighs,
published as 1,000 books, 39 books each. 500 temples across the
country as well as more than 260 study abroad, institutions
around the world, graciously to be sold to the public at a price
of 2 weight per piece; as a result, the Tipitaka became more
widespread both in the country and around the world.

As for the reason for publishing this edition of the Tripitaka, he
saw that all around our country at that time were becoming
colonized by Western nations. And our home would not be safe
Therefore, senior monks, stewards, and government officials
from all parties were invited to come to a meeting at Wat Phra Si
Rattana Satsadaram (Wat Phra Kaew) on how to help protect
the nation's independence. Therefore, this edition of the
Tripitaka is a part of maintaining national sovereignty. by
announcing to the international community that Siam respects
Buddhism.

His work on Buddhism

He establish the Buddhist Sangha Hall at Wat Benchamabophit.
for a collection of scriptures and other books in buddhism
which brings benefits to education The teachings of monks,

novices and interested people He also asked him to compose
books related to Buddhism in many ways, such as the Benjasila
and the Dharma books, sermon books, prayer books. eye book
and various Jataka books As a result, people have learned the
principles of Dharma. In Buddhism, it is a practice in life.
Monks and novices have the same manual for preaching and
prayer.

clergy

1902 B.E. He enacted the Sangha Administration Act, R.E. 121,
so that administration within the diocese follows good rules. Set,
the bishop as the Head Of The Monks and the Sangha as the
management team. Organize the governance of the Sangha in 4
regions in accordance with the governance of the country.
He had the idea to give Mon monks the same rank as Thai
monks Therefore, it is expedient to appoint a Vietnamese monk
to have some ranks But the Vietnamese monks, who are
Mahayana people, are not able to attend the ceremony with Thai
monks like Mon monks. Therefore, He separates the house of
rank from the Yuan. And graciously to have the title for Chinese
monks at the same time, including the royal contract. There is a
royal name and a fan, which is a replica of the fan of the Thai
Sangha.

-Establish a school for teaching the Buddha's teachings in
various temples. To be a place of study for monks and novices
as well as having prescribed a Dharma Examination annually.

-Establish two higher education institutions of the Sangha,
namely:
Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University in 1889 at Wat
Mahathat as an educational establishment for the Mahanikaya
Sangha, formerly known as "Mahathat Wittayalai" later changed
the name to "Maha Chulalongkornrajavidyalaya University"
Mahamakut Wittayalai University in 1893 at Bowonniwet Vihara
Temple to be a place of study for the religious sect.

Construction and restoration of various monasteries
He built and restored various monasteries. including Buddhist
places, Buddhist pagodas throughout the Kingdom, such as

• Wat Thepsirinthawas Ratchaworawihan Located in Pom Prap
Sattru Phai district, Bangkok. It was ordered to be built in 1876
to dedicate a royal merit to Her Royal Highness Princess Maha
Chakri Sirindhorn. His Majesty the King and 1896 B.E., please
build a royal cemetery in the temple. With the wish to be a
crematorium for the royal family, which did not build a
crematorium at Sanam Luang, and for all classes It's special
because usually there is no crematorium in the royal monastery.
• Ratchabophit Sathitmahasimaram Temple Located in Phra
Nakhon District, Bangkok, it was built in 1869 with the
intention of being a temple of the reign. Please allow
construction according to the ancient temple style. Times of
Ayutthaya decorated with glazed benjarong tiles throughout the
temple It is the only special identity in Thailand.

• Wat Benchamabophit, Dusit Wanaram Located in Dusit
District, Bangkok, formerly known as Wat Laem or Wat Sai
Thong. It is an ancient temple where 5 princes during the reign
of King Rama 3 jointly restored it. During the reign of King
Rama IV, the new temple was named "Wat Benchamabophit",
which means that it is the temple of 5 princes. Later, King Rama

5, wished the temple to build a pavilion in Suan Dusit Royal
Park. So he made a karma and built a new temple. Bestowed
with the name “Wat Benchamabophit Dusit Wanaram” is the
most beautiful marble temple.
• Wat Niwet Thammaprawat Located on an island in the middle
of the Chao Phraya River. Opposite Bang Pa-In Palace Phra
Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province ordered to build an imitation of
a western church in 1878, a Gothic art style. decorated with
beautiful stained glass
• Wat Juthathit Thammasatpharam Located on Koh Sichang,
Chonburi Province, please build it in the year 1892 to honor His
Majesty. Her Royal Highness Princess Juthathuthara Dilok
Krom Khun Petchabun Intrachai on the occasion of his birth
on Koh Sichang

• Wat Atsadang Nimit Located on Ko Si Chang, Chonburi
Province, it was built it in 1892 to replace the temple at Plai
Laem, which originally existed. by building on a hill The ubosot
of this temple is round. Decorated in Gothic style. The top is a
circular chedi in Lanka style.
• Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit Located on Na Phra, That

Road, Bangkok, formerly known as Wat Mahathat, in 1896, he
donated the royal property which was part of the Crown Prince
Maha Vajirunhis. which died in 1894, dedicated to restoration.
Then please add a necklace to the name of the temple that "Wat
Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit"
• Wat Sattanarot Pariwat, located in Mueang District, Ratchaburi
Province, during the reign of King Rama V, the government
built a palace at Sattanat Hill. Therefore, His Highness wishes to
have karma. And create a replacement measure along with the
name “Wat Sattanat Pariwat” meaning a temple that has changed
or moved from Sattanat Mountain.
• Wat Mongkhon Samakhom (Wat Yo Khan Tue) is a former
Yuan temple located at Ban Yuan Lang Burapha Phirom Palace.
When the government will cut the Phahurat road which is
measured along the road His Majesty King Chulalongkorn
Therefore, please do karma like Thai temples. is to grant land
and to build a new temple by moving to be located on the side
of Plaeng Nam Road in Samphanthawong District

•Dragon Temple Kamalawat (Wat Leng Nei Yi) is located on
Charoen Krung Road, His Majesty King Chulalongkorn. His
Highness chose Chaiyaphum to locate the temple and gave it to
Phraya Chotuk Rajasetthi. (Lao Giang Heng) led the Chinese
Buddhists to build in the year 1871 as a cult and Mahayana
sangharam. The best of Thailand in that era and please invite
Phra Achan Sokheng of the temple asceticism of Chinese Prot
(Guan Im Keng) as the first abbot of this temple including

being named 'Wat Mangkorn Kamalawat' and bestowed the title
of Phra Ajahn Sokheng He is the first primate of the Chinese
sect in Thailand.

Virtue as good model for leading life
-He has a very realistic perspective on live. From much of his
literature, he tends to say that we have to learn to be satisfied
with what we have.
-love and respect others, especially your family.
-Education is important, and it is one of the big components of
our lives.

Reference:
https://www.baanjomyut.com/librar y_2/extension-3/
buddhism_into_thailand/26.html
https://mgronline.com/dhamma/detail/9500000117479
https://becommon.co/life/king-rama-v-letter/