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Mahamakut Buddhist University aims to produce administrations such as concentrating the university’s
capable graduates with good knowledge and behavior. transparency, righteousness, effi ciency and good welfare
It means that all students have to have perfect knowledge system.
of Buddhism and become scholars capable of leading Thai
society and solving various problems between Buddhism and Mahamakut Buddhist University has an important
other religions. The University’s policies are 1) to produce role and permanently supports Buddhist activities. There are
graduates to become well on Buddhism knowledge with many Thai and foreign monks who have studied at and
high quality in both knowledge and conduct abiding by graduated from the university. They are important sources
the Buddhist holy teachings. 2) to search new sources of to propagate Buddhism. They have good behavior, and
Buddhist knowledge including helping society. 3) to provide they are very competitive to lead the society. They also
Buddhism services to the public because the university acts help to propagate Buddhism around the world.
as a Buddhism education center. 4) to attempt to preserve
and promote the national arts and culture and maintain Mahamakut Buddhist University is a University of ethics
Thai nationalism inn keeping with Buddhist practices and and morality.
its cultures. 5) to apply modern styles into the university
Phrathepwatcharamathi, Asst. Prof Dr.
MBU Rector

List of Content 4
Mahamakut Buddhist University’s history 5
Mahavajiralongorn Rajavidyala Campus 6
Sirinthon Rajavidyala Campus 7
Isan Campus 8
Lanna Campus 9
Roi Et Capmus 10
Srilanchang Campus 11
Srithammasokarat Campus 12
Mahapachapati Buddhist College 13
Yasothon Buddhist College 14
Kalasin Buddhist College 15
MBU’s Demonstration School, Dansai district, Loei province 16
Schedule 21
Conclusion of Development and Propagation of Buddhism in the Mekong and Asia Region 23
MBUISC’s Galleries 33
- Learning Activities 38
- Community Academic Services 43
- Preservation Of Arts And Culture

MU anhiavmeakrustiBtuyddhist Courses offer:
Mahamakut Buddhist University provides Bachelor of Arts degree
MAHAMAKUT BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY (MBU) was founded on 1st (B.A.) from its 4 different faculties:
October 1893/ 2436 by King Rama V or King Chulalongkorn in remem-
brance of his late father King Rama IV or King Mongkut. The university B. A. departments of the university
aimed to become an educational institution for studying the Buddha’s 1. The Religion and Philosophy Faculty includes;
teachings and the Pali Language for Buddhist monks and novices. Later
on 30 December 1945 / 2488, another educational institution was set up a. Buddhist Studies Department
in an affiliation with the university. This educational institution is known b. Philosophy Department
by name of the education council of Mahamakut Buddhist University c. Comparative Religion Department
which is well known as the first Buddhist University in Thailand. d. Religion and Philosophy Department
2. The Humanities Faculty includes;
Later on, the Thai government on 1st October 1997 / 2540 a. English Department
established Mahamakut Buddhist University to be included as a state b. Pali and Sanskrit Department
university. It means that the university’s various degrees - Bachelor 3. The Social Sciences Faculty includes;
degree ( B.A. ), Master of Arts ( M.A. ) and doctorate degree ( Ph.D.)- is a. Sociology and Anthropology Department
equal to other state university’ degrees. The university aims to produce b. Public Administration Department.
capable graduates with good knowledge and behavior. It means that 4. The Education Faculty includes;
all students have to contain perfect knowledge of Buddhism and be- a. English Teaching Department
come scholars capable of leading the Thai society and solving various b. Thai Teaching Department
problems between Buddhism and other religions. The present rector c. Educational Administration Department
of Mahamakut Buddhist University is Phrathepundit. Now, Mahama- d. Primary School Department
kut Buddhist University has 7 campuses, 3 colleges, and a Buddhist e. Non-Formal Education Department
Demonstration School. The number of institutes under the supervision f. Counseling and Guidance Department.
of Mahamakut Buddhist University is 16. In total there are 16 institutes This faculty also runs the Teachers’ Training program.
under the supervision of Mahamakut Buddhist University.
Master of Arts (M.A.) department
MBU offers a Master of Arts degree (M.A.) from its 4 different
departments:

1. Buddhist Studies Department
2. Buddhism and Philosophy Department
3. Public Administration Department.
4. Educational Administration
The university started the doctoral degree program (Ph.D.) on
Buddhist Studies for the first semester in the academic year 2005 and
started the doctorate program (Ph.D.) on Educational Administration for
the first semester in the academic year 2013.

Address: Mahamakut Buddhist University, 248/ 1 Banwatsuwan, Salaya - Nakornchaisri Road, Salaya sub - district,
Phuttamonthon district, Nakhonpathom province, Thailand, 73170.
Tel: 02-444-6000 www.mbu.ac.th

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Address:
Mahavajiralongkorn Rajavidyalaya Campus, Wat Choojitthammaram
57/1 Sanub-Tueb sub-district, Wangnoi district,
Ayutthaya province, Thailand 13170
Tel: 0-3574-5038, 08-5958-1949
www.mrc.mbu.ac.th
Mahavajiralongkorn Rajavidyalaya Campus was the first campus of Mahamakut Buddhist University. The local
people called Wangnoi Buddhist College. It is located in Wat Choojitthammaram, Sanab-teub Sub- district, Wangnoi
district, Ayutthaya province. This institute was created by the Holy Supreme Patriarch XVI (Somdet Phra Ariyawongsakatayan
Sodet Phra Sangharat, Juan Utthayee), Wat Makutkasattariyaram, and it was succeeded by Somdet Phra
Phutthachinnawong (Phrajoab Kantajaro), former Rector of Mahamakut Buddhist University.
After the Holy Supreme Patriarch XVI of Thailand passed away on 18th December, 1971, there were respected
monks such as Somdet Phra Yannasangworn Somdet Phra Sangkharat, Wat Bovornnivesviharn, Somdet Phra
Phutthachinnawong (Prajaob Kantajaro), Wat Makutkasattariyaram, Somdet Phra Yannavarodom (Phrayoon Santankaro)
Wat Thepsirintaravas, Phra Thammawarachan (Ban Kittisaro) Wat Bovornnivesviharn, Phra Thepmethajarn (Suwan Kanjano)
Wat Makutkasatariyaram, Phra Theppanyakawi (Bunjong Kalito) Wat Makutkasattariyaram, Phra Ratchathammachetiyajan
(Viriyoung Sirintharo) and Phra Ratchsutthimogkol (Manul Thitapanyo) Wat Makutkasattariyaram. All of the mentioned monks
continued to build this Buddhist College and completed it in 1973. At first it was called Mahamakut Buddhist Academic
Council, Wangnoi Campus or Wangnoi Buddhist College.
Nowadays MBU Mahavajiralongkorn Rajavidyalaya Campus offers Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree courses.
There are Buddhist monks and novices and laymen studying in this campus. The authority of the campus gained
approval to establish Pra Chin Burin Academic Center in 1998. Nowadays Phrakittisarasudhi is the Vice-Rector of
Mahavajiralongkorn Rajavidyalaya Campus. This campus offers 3 Bachelor’s degree courses. Philosophy, English Teaching,
and Political Science. For Graduate School, the campus offers 4 Master’s degree courses: Buddhist Studies, Political
Science, Philosophy and Buddhist Studies, and Educational Administration.

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Address:
Mahamakut Buddhist University, Sirindhornrajavidyalaya Campus
26 Moo 7 Omyai sub-district, Samphan district,
Nakhonpathom province, Thailand, 73160
Tel: 0-2429-1663, 0-2469-1719
Fax: 0-2429-1241, 0-2429-1719
www.src.ac.th
Mahamakut Buddhist University, Sirindhorn Rajavidyalaya Campus was built on 11th
February, 1990 following the order Ref. No. 21/1990 to be the second campus called Omnoi
Campus. In 1994, HRH Princess Sirinthon named of campus as Sirindhornrajavidyalaya Campus,
and gave the abbreviation of SRC. as the seal of campus. Nowdays Phrapariyattidhammamethi
Vittaya is the Vice-Rector of the campus.
MBU Sirindhornrajavidyalaya campus has offers Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree
courses. There are Buddhist monks and laymen studying as students at this campus. Bachelor’s
degree, the campus offers four majors; Buddhist Studies, Sociology and Anthropology, Political
Sciences, and English.

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Address:
Mahamakut Buddhist University, Isan Campus
Ban Nonchai, Nai-Muang sub-district, Muang district,
Khon Kaen province, Thailand, 40000
Tel/Fax: 0-4324-2386
www.mbuisc.ac.th

Mahamakut Buddhist University, Isan Campus is the first cam- Academic Centers directly on the Isan campus: Ubonrachathani
pus of Mahamakut Buddhist University in the northeast of Thailand. Academic Center and Nongbualamphu Academic Center.
Mahamakut Buddhist Academic Council was approved to establish MBU ISC offers three faculties and nine majors in Bachelor’s degree
this campus on 18th December, 1990 at Wat Srijan, Muang district, as fallows,
Khon Kaen province. The name of the campus at that time, was 1) Three majors in Social science Faculty:
called Mahamakut Buddhist Academic Council, Isan Campus. There 1.1) Bachelor of Political Science (Government)
were many monks and novices continuously interested and came 1.2) Bachelor of Social Work (Social Work)
to study at this campus. 1.3) Bachelor of Public Administration (Public Administration)
Then the Royal Thai government approved Mahamakut Buddhist 2) A major in Humanity Faculty:
University a state university under the jurisdiction and supervision of 2.1) Bachelor of Art (English)
the government. This campus, was given the new name Mahamakut 3) Five majors in Educational Faculty:
Buddhist University, Isan Campus with the initials called MBU.ISC. Isan 3.1) Bachelor of Education (Social Study Teaching)
Campus moved from Wat Srijan to Ban Nonchai, Ratchakanueng 3.2) Bachelor of Education (English Teaching)
Road, Nai Muag sub- district, Muang district, Khon Kaen province 3.3) Bachelor of Education (Thai Teaching)
on 27th June, 1999. This campus opened for monks and novices to 3.4) Bachelor of Education (Buddhist Teaching)
study on 18th December, 2000. There are many revered monks in the 3.5) Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)
northeast of Thailand supporting education, and they also support And three majors in Faculty of Graduate studies as follows:
university activities, especially Phra Thammadilok (Saman Sumetho). 1) Four majors in Master’s degree:
He has continually supported this campus for a long time. Nowadays 1.1) Master of Art (Buddhist Studies and Philosophy)
Phrakrusutheejariyawatthana, Asst Prof. Dr., is the Vice-Rector of this 1.2) Master of Political Science (Buddhistic Local Government)
campus. Mahamakut Buddhist University, Isan Campus provides ex- 1.3) Master of Art (Thai teaching)
cellent education for the students, and is one of the best campuses 1.4) Master of Art (Educational Administration)
in the northeast of Thailand, where there are many students who sit 2) A major in Ph.D. course:
entrance exams to study at this campus. In the present, Isan Cam- 2.1) Doctor of Education (Educational Administration)
pus has continuously opened various subjects in Bachelor’s degree 2.2) Doctor of Education (Thai teaching)
and Master’s degree, until in the year 2013, the doctoral program 2.3) Doctor of Philosophy (Buddhist and Philosophy
was opened for educational administration. And there are also two Development Reseach)

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Address:
Mahamakut Buddhist University, Lanna Campus
103 Wat Jedeeluang, Phra Pokkao Road, Phra Sing sub-district,
Muang district, Chiag Mai, 50200
Tel: 0-5327-0975-6
Fax: 0-5381-4752
www.lanna.mbu.ac.th
Mahamakut Buddhist University, Lana Campus, is the fourth campus of Mahamakut
Buddhist University. It was established by Phra Thammadilok (Jan Kussaro) General Governor of
Ecclesiastical Region 4-5-6-7 (Dhammayutti). At that time, he was Phra Thepkawi. This campus
is approved by supported by Chiang Mai Buddhist Council and Alumni of Mahamakut
Buddhist Council. Chiang Mai Buddhist Council was approved to use Wat Jedeeluang as
the location and opened the education in 2000.
Mahamakut Buddhist University, Lanna Campus offers education for the people in
Chiang Mai province, and it is very well-known in the north of Thailand. There are many
students studying in at campus. Nowadays the campus has increased the capacity of the
campus to receive more students. This project is supported by the Royal Thai Government.
At the present, Phrakrusundaramahacejetiyanurak, Asst. Prof. Dr. is vice-rector of the Lanna
campus. This campus offers 4 majors; Thai Language teaching, English teaching, Buddhism
and Political Science including Master’s degree courses.

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Address:
Roi Et Campus Wat Srithongpaiboonwararam
Liang Muang Road, Dong Lan sub- district,
Muang district, Roi Et province, Thailand, 45000
Tel: 0-4351-8364, 0-5351-6076
Fax: 0-4351-4618
Roi Et Campus was an Academic Center of Mahamakut Buddhist University in 1992. Then, it was
approved to be a campus as Roi Et Campus on 6th July, 1994. Somedet Phra Yannasangwon Somdet Phra
Sangkharat received land at Wat Laosomboon (Wat Srithongpaiboonwararam) to establish the campus as
a permanent location of Mahamakut Buddhist University, Roi Et campus.
Mahamakut Buddhist University, Roi Et campus provides education for Buddhist monks and novices
and lay people. The campus has opened both Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree. Mahamakut Buddhist
University, Roi Et Campus has two academic centers in Surin and Srisaket provinces. Nowadays Phrakruvicit-
dhammabharana, Asst. Prof. Dr. is the vice-rector of the campus. Roi Et offers 8 subjects in Bachelor’s degree:
Philosophy, Sociology and Anthropology, Thai Language Teaching, English Teaching, Buddhist Studies,
Political Sciences, Primary Education, and Early Childhood. The campus also offers Master’s degree and
Doctoral Degree.

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Address:
Mahamakut Buddhist University, Srilanchang Campus
253/7 Wisutthithep Road, Kutpong sub-district,
Mueang district, Loei province, Thailand, 42000
Tel: 0-4283-0434
www.slc.mbu.ac.th
Mahamakut Buddhist University, Srilanchang campus was approved to be a campus of Mahamakut
Buddhist University following the approval of Mahamakut Buddhist academic council Ref. NO. 1/2538 on
28th March, 1995. Mahamakut Buddhist University consideres education to be very important for Buddhist
monks and novices as well as laymen. The campus has been located in Wat Srisutthawas, Mueang district,
Loei province and is the Ecclesiastical educational center for upper northeast of Thailand, including Laos
and China.
At present, the campus provides education in various subjects both in Bachelor’s degree and Master’s
degree. The campus has one acadmic center in Chumpae district. Nowadays Phramaha Wichian Dhammavajiro, Dr.
is the vice-rector of Srilanchang campus, for Bachelor’s degree, the campus offers 5 subjects: Political
Science, Early childhood, community department, English, and English Teaching.

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Address:
Mahamakut Buddhist University, Srithammasokaraja campus
Moo 5, Napru sub-district, Phraporm district,
Nakhonsrithammarat province, Thailand, 80000
Tel: 086-280-6644, 086279-3399
www.ssc.mbu.ac.th
Mahamakut Buddhist University, Srithammasokaraja campus was established by Phra
Thammarattanopat (Pradap Opaso). The campus is named after King Srithammasokaraja, the first
king of Nakornsrithammaraja city in the past. He built a very important pagoda for the people in
this area to pay respect to and worship the Buddha. This is a very revered name for the campus.
Mahamakut Buddhist University has approved to built this campus on 20th April,1992 following the
order of the authority of Mahamakut Buddhist Council Ref. No.26/1992. The campus has produced
graduate and post-graduate students to serve society. The campus moved to Wat Pahuiphra
Moo 5, Phraporm district, Nakornsithammarat province on 23rd May, 2011. It is larger than the
former location. The campus has two Academic Centers: Songha Academic Center and Suratthani
Academic Center. Nowadays Phrakhru Siridhammapirat, Asst. Prof. Dr. is the vice-rector of the campus.
This campus offers three courses for Bachelor’s degree: Buddhism, Political Science, and
Management of Buddhism Affairs. Also, the campus offers three courses for Master’s degree: Buddhist
Studies, Political Science, and Sociology.

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Address:
Phuluag sub-district, Pakthongchai district,
Nakornrachasima province, Thailand, 30150
Tel: 081-7022076, 086-012-3470, 086-015-5830
Fax: 0-4424-9398
www.pachapati.mbu.ac.th
Mahapachapati Buddhist College under Sangharat Patronage is the first college that is
independently run by its own authority. It was established by two feminist organization Thai Nun
Foundation and Woman and Gender Association led by Madam Nun Kanittha Vichianchalern,
the consultant of Thai Nun Association Under the Patronage of Her Majesty Queen. This institute
has cooperated with Mahamakut Buddhist University to provide education for women. According
to Mahamakut Buddhist University’s conference No.12/1998 on 25th November,1998, the Committee
of Mahamakut Buddhist Council agreed to accept Mahapachapati as one of the institutes under
university supervision.
In the early day of this college, it only offered Buddhist Studies course at the Woman and
Gender Association, 501/1 Moo 3, Dechatungka Road, Donmueang, Bangkok under the name
“Mahapachapati Buddhist college”. The authority of this institute planned to move the institute to
Phuluag sub-district, Pakthongchai district, Nakhonrachasima province. The land was offered by
Mr. Seree Vecho and Nun Ratree Turungkawat. Mahapachapati Buddhist College has started to
adjust the education in the year 2001. The students must be woman and nun. At the present, Phra
Kruudomtheerakhun is director of Mahapachapati Buddhist College.

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Address:
1 Wat Srithammaram, Nai-Mueang sub-district,
Mueang district, Yasothon province, Thailand, 35000
Tel/Fax: 0-4571-1056
www.ybcmbu.mayaso.com
Yasothorn Religious College is under the supervision of Mahamakut Buddhist University which
is itself under the supervision and jurisdiction of the Ministry of Education. Mahamakut Buddhist
University offers both Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree, including diploma from 1998 (the year
approved to be state university). Phra Ratchathammanuwat (Phra Prapatsornmuni at that time) was
the vice-rector of Roi Et campus, and he proposed to build Yasothorn Academic Center under the
supervision of Mahamakut Buddhist University, Roi Et campus. Mahamakut Buddhist University Council
was approved to build Yasothorn Academic Center on 23rd March, 1998. Phra Krusriviriyasophon was
the first director. Mahamakut Buddhist University, Roi Et campus provides education both in Bachelor’s
degree and Master’s degree, including Teaching Professional Certificate at Wat
Srithammaram, Nai-Mueang sub-district, Mueang district, Yasothorn province. It was called
“Yasothon Center”. Phra Thepsangworayan has supported this institute for every activity. Mahamakut
Buddhist University (Ref. No. 21/2007) was approved to establish this institute to be a religious
colege on 27th April, 2007. Nowadays Phramaha Cirayu Payogo, Asst. Prof. is the Director of Yasothon Religious
College. Yasothon Religious College provides education both in Bachelor’s degree and Master’s
degree. For Bachelor’s degree, it offers 5 subjects: Political Science, Early Childhood, Primary Education,
Thai language Teaching, and English Teaching. For Master’s degree, Yasothon Religious College offers
3 subjects: Buddhism and philosophy, Educational Administration, and Political Science.

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Address:
84 Wat Prachaniyom, Theenanon, Mueang district,
Kalasin province, 46000
Tel/Fax: 0-4381-5393
www.kalasin.mbu.ac.th
Kalasin Religious College changed its status from Kalasin Academic Center to be a
Religious College in the year 2007. It was an academic center under supervision of Roi Et
Campus, and opened on 18 May, 2011. It is located in Wat Prachaniyom. This college has
been supported by Phra Thepsaramethee, the abbot and Kalasin Ecclesiastical Governor
(Dhammayutti). It is very well known to the people of Kalasin province and nearby
provinces. In the present, Phra Krusutheewarasan, Dr. is the Director of Kalasin Religious College.
It provides education in 4 subjects: Political Science, Teaching in Buddhism, Thai Language
Teaching, English Teaching, and Early Childhood.

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Address:
159 Moo 6 (Loei Leelawadee Resort)
Phongsoong sub-district, Dansai district
Loei province, Thailand, 42120
Satit.mbuisc.ac.th
Mahamakut Buddhist University, Demonstration school is located at 159 Moo 6 (Loei
Leelawadee Resort) Phongsoong sub-district, Dansai district Loei province. Madam Sukanya Trisawat
offered the land to the university to build a school for Buddhist novices and monks on 9th May,
2010. At the beginning, Phra Thammapundit and Phra Ratchakawi were the main support to
establish this school. Nowadays there are 91 novices from various family status coming to study.
Now there are 2 buildings in this school, and those are supported by Madam Sukanya Trisawat.

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Schedule

The 9th Project Seminar of Buddhist Delegates for the Development
and Propagation of Buddhism in the Mekong and Asia Region
Academic Year 2566

(Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam, China, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Bhutan, Tibet and Thailand)

11th - 20th, January 2023
Venue: Mahamakut Buddhist University Isan Campus, Wat Makut Vimuttigiri Temple,

Phu Wiang National Park, Mantra Wari Hotel and V Wish Hotel Khon Kaen

Wednesday, 11th January 2023 (MBUISC and Mantra Wari Hotel)
08.30 - 17.00 Welcoming and accommodating the Buddhist delegates at Mahamakut Buddhist University
Isan Campus Khon Kaen Province
17.00 - 18.30 Refreshments for Monks/ Dinner for Lay Participants at MBUISC
Exhibition
Introduction of the project
18.30 Rest
Thursday, 12th January 2023 (MBUISC -Wat Tham Pha Keung Tempel- Phu Wiang National Park)
07.00 - 08.30 Breakfast
08.50 - 09.19 Registration
09.19 - 10.00 Opening Ceremony
- Homage to the Triple Gem by Chairperson - Phrathep
Wocharamethee, Assist. Prof. Dr. Rector of MBU
- Phrakhru Sutheejariyawat, Assist. Prof. Dr. Vice-rector of MBUISC pays
respect to the chairperson
- Representative of Buddhist delegates pays respect to the chairperson
- Opening address by vice-rector of MBUISC
- Chairperson opens and blesses the gathering
- Welcome speech by Mr. Kraisorn Kongchalad, Governor of Khon Kaen
- Welcome speech by the Most Ven. Phrakhru Winaithon Chaowapith Sutheero
- Welcome speech by Phrakrudhammabhisamai, Assist. Prof. Dr.

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10.00 - 10.30 - Video presentation
- Cultural performance
10.30 - 11.30 Chairperson offers token of appreciation and group picture
11.00 - 12.30 Lunch break
13.00 - 16.30 Move to Wat Tham Pha Keung Temple Check-in at Phu Wiang National Park
16.30 - 18.30 Refreshments for monks/Dinner for participants (Laity)
19.00 - 20.30 Evening chanting at the Dhamma hall Training “Practicing meditation according to mind-
fulness and implementation”
by the Most Ven. Phrakhru Winaithon Chaowapith
Sutheero
Friday, 13th January 2023 (Phu Wiang National Park)
All Buddhist delegates attend a meditation course (International program) according to the university curriculum
(DIPLOMA IN MEDITATION PRACTICE INTERNATIONAL SHORT COURSE (Non-Degree)
In the form of Thudong (Pilgrimage) in Phu Wiang National Park, Wat Makut Vimuttigiri Temple, Wat Pa Kittiyan
Temple, Wat Tham Pah Keung Temple (stay in the forest under long-handled umbrella and practice meditation and daily
routine according to the meditation master)
07.00 - 08.00 Breakfast and Registration
09.00 - 11.00 Keynote speech on “Practicing meditation according to mindfulness and implementation”
by the Most Ven. Phrakhru Winaithon Chaowapith Sutheero and practice walking meditation
11.00 - 12.30 Lunch
13.00 - 15.00 - Group discussion “Guidelines for Teaching Meditation in Mekong Countries and regions”
Group 1: Thailand, Myanmar, Bhutan
Group 2: Cambodia, Laos, Tibet
Group 3: Vietnam, China, Malaysia
Group 4: Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and other participants
- Thudong in Phu Wiang National Park
15.00 - 17.00 - Buddhist delegates share viewpoint about the gathering proceeded
by the Most Ven. Phrakhru Winaithon Chaowapith Sutheero/ MBUISC
17.00 - 18.00 Refreshments for monks/Dinner for participants (Laity)
18.00 - 20.00 Dhamma discourse, evening chanting, and practice meditation
by the Most Ven. Phrakhru Winaithon Chaowapith Sutheero/ MBUISC
Saturday, 14th January 2023 (Phu Wiang National Park - Thung Yai Sao Aram, Khon Kaen)
All Buddhist delegates attend a meditation course (International program) according to the university curriculum
(DIPLOMA IN MEDITATION PRACTICE INTERNATIONAL SHORT COURSE (Non-Degree)
07.00 - 08.00 Breakfast and Registration
09.00 - 11.00 Special Speech on “Spiritual Development”

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by the Most Ven. Phrakhru Winaithon Chaowapith Sutheero
practice walking meditation
11.00 - 12.30 Lunch
13.30 - 15.00 - Pay homage to the Lord Buddha statue at Thung Yai Sao Aram
- Special Dhamma Talk “Guidelines for meditation practice in Thailand”
by the Most Venerable Suban Siritharo
16.00 - 18.00 Refreshments for monks/Dinner for participants (Laity)
18.00 - 20.0 Talk on “Practicing meditation according to mindfulness and implementation”
by the Most Ven. Phrakhru Winaithon Chaowapith
Sutheero / MBUISC
20.00 Rest
Sunday, 15th January 2023 (Phu Wiang National Park - Phu Wiang Dinosaur Museum - Wat Pa Kittiyan Temple)
07.00 - 08.00 Breakfast/Registration
09.00 - 11.00 Talk on “Practicing meditation according to mindfulness and implementation”
by the Most Ven. Phrakhru Winaithon Chaowapith
Sutheero / MBUISC
Walking Meditation
11.00 - 12.30 Lunch
13.00 - 14.30 Visit Phu Wiang Dinosaur Museum
14.30 - 15.00 Move to Wat Pa Kittiyan Temple
15.00 - 16.00 Dhamma Talk “Meditation practice and propagation”
By the Most Ven. Pridee Phonyano, about of Wat Pa Kittiyan Temple
16.00 - 17.00 Talk on “Practicing meditation according to mindfulness and
Implementation” by the Most Ven. Phrakhru Winaithon Chaowapith
Sutheero/ MBUISC
Walking Meditation
17.00 - 18.00 - Check-in in Phu Wiang National Park
- Refreshments for monks/Dinner for participants (Laity)
19.00 - 20.00 Evening chanting and practice meditation
Monday, 16th January 2023 (Phu Wiang National Park - Wat Phra Thart Pha Sorn Kaew Temple, Phetchabun)
05.00 - 07.30 Visit Wat Phra Thart Pha Sorn Kaew Temple, Phetchabun province
08.30 - 11.00 Pay respect to the abbot of Wat Phra Thart Pha Sorn Kaew Temple and practice meditation
11.00 - 12.30 Lunch
13.00 - 15.30 Visit Wat Tham Phaya Chang Phueak Temple, Chaiyaphum province
15.30 - 17.00 Back to Phu Wiang National Park
17.00 - 18.00 Refreshments for monks/Dinner for participants (Laity)

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18.00 - 20.00 - Evening Chanting and Meditation
- Talk on “Practicing meditation according to mindfulness and implementation”
by the Most Ven. Phrakhru Winaithon Chaowapith
Sutheero / MBUISC
Walking Meditation
Tuesday, 17th January 2023 (Phu Wiang National Park - Wat Makut Vimuttigiri Temple)
07.00 - 08.30 Breakfast/Registration
09.00 - 11.00 Talk on “Practicing meditation according to mindfulness and implementation”
by the Most Ven. Phrakhru Winaithon Chaowapith
Sutheero / MBUISC
Walking Meditation
11.00 - 12.30 Lunch
13.00 - 12.30 Move to Wat Makut Vimuttigiri Temple
13.30 - 15.30 Special Talk “Meditation and Propagation”
by the Most Ven. Phrakhru Winaithon Chaowapith Sutheero / MBUISC
16.30 - 17.00 Back to Phu Wiang National Park
17.00 - 19.00 Refreshments for monks/Dinner for participants (Laity)
19.00 - 20.00 Evening chanting and meditation
Wednesday, 18th January 2023 (Wat Pa Ban Tat Temple, Udon Thani- V Wish Hotel Khon Kaen)
07.00 - 08.00 Breakfast
08.00 - 11.00 Visit Wat Non Sawang Temple, Udon Thani province
11.00 - 12.30 Lunch
13.30 - 15.00 Visit Wat Pa Ban Tat Temple
Pay respect to the Most Ven. Phrarajwachiradhammacharya
15.00 - 17.00 Back to V Wish Hotel Khon Kaen
17.00 - 18.30 Refreshments for monks/Dinner for participants (Laity)
19.00 Rest
Thursday, 19th January 2023 (Wat Pha Saeng Arun Temple - MBUISC - V Wish Hotel Khon Kaen)
07.00 - 08.00 Breakfast
09.00 - 10.30 Visit Wat Pha Saeng Arun Temple and pay respect to the abbot - the
Most Ven. Phra Dhammadilok,
11.00 - 12.30 Lunch
13.00 - 13.30 Move to Mahamakut Buddhist University Isan Campus
13.30 - 15.30 - Talk on “Meditation and Propagation”
- Conclusion of the project by the Most Ven. Phrakhru Winaithon Chaowapith Sutheero /
Phrakrudhammabhisamai, Asst. Prof. Dr.

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15.30 - 16.30 - Closing and Certif ication Ceremony (DIPLOMA IN MEDITATION PRACTICE
INTERNATIONAL SHORT COURSE (Non-Degree)
by the Most Venerable Phrathep Buddhimuni the Ecclesiastical
Khon Kaen Provincial Governor (Dhammayut)
16.30 - 17.30 Back to hotel
17.30 - 19.00 Refreshments for monks/ Dinner for participants (Laity)
19.00 Rest
Friday, 20th January 2023 (V Wish Hotel Khon Kaen)
06.30 - 10.30 Breakfast
Safe trip back home

Office: Centre of the Buddhist Delegates for Buddhism Propagation in Mekong Region, Mahamakut
Buddhist University Isan Campus, Ban Nonchai, Nai Muang Sub-district, Muang district,
Khon Kaen province 40000. Tel. 043-241488. Fax. 043-242386, 043-241502
Phrakru Dhammapisamai, Asst. Prof. Dr., Tel. 08-6789-6274
Phramaha Suphachai Supachico, Asst. Prof. Dr. Tel. 08-9710-5311
Phramaha Wiruth Wirochano, Asst. Prof. Dr. Tel. 08-5309-4084
Phramaha Sombat Khunesako, Dr. Tel. 08-7510-3457
Academic Service Centre: Mahamakut Buddhist University Isan Campus
Phrakru Dhammapisamai, Asst. Prof. Dr., Director of Academic Service Centre.
Phrapalad Wasan Theerawaro Tel. 088-0726445
Dr. Khwanjai Kaewsaeng Tel. 08-6868-9546, [email protected]

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