snoop1130 Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 The Thai Buddhist community is celebrating a significant chapter in its religious hierarchy, following the elevation of two esteemed monks, Shaun and Anil Sakya, to the position of Deputy Supreme Patriarch. Revealed in a royal proclamation published in today's Royal Gazette, this honour is bestowed for the first time in the era of King Rama X. Shaun, originally from the Isle of Wight, England, and born on 7th January 1958, has been recognised for his substantial contributions to Buddhism and Thai society. Among his accolades, he was conferred an honorary doctorate by the Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University in 2011, awarded the Peace Education Award in 2006, and noted as an Outstanding User of the Thai Language in 2010 by the Ministry of Culture. Anil Sakya, hailing from Nepal and born on 18th June 1960, shares an ancestral link with Buddha’s Shakya clan. Ordained in Nepal, Anil took higher ordination at Bangkok's prestigious Wat Bowonniwet Vihara. He has since held pivotal roles within the monastic community, including Dean of the International Buddhist Studies College and assistant secretary to the Supreme Patriarch. The royal proclamation recognises the monks' unfaltering commitment to the propagation of Buddhism, whilst lauding their tireless efforts in partitioning the religion's teachings and observances. With their new titles, Phra Rajakana Chan and Phra Rajakana Anilman, Shaun and Anil will shoulder the consequential duty of assisting spiritual leadership within Thailand, and guiding adherents in their religious practices. The elevation of Shaun and Anil signifies not just reward for their steadfast service to Buddhism, but also their expansive influence on Thailand's religious and cultural landscape. Celebrating diversity within the ranks of Thai Buddhism, their stories serve as poignant emblems of an inclusive faith that honours contributions from both native Thais and international Sangha members. File photo for reference only. Courtesy of Google -- 2024-05-13 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 0ffshore360 Posted May 13 Popular Post Share Posted May 13 Not a subscriber to any religious organization but have to admit that the elevation of non ethnics to this status is quite interesting. A caution to the local aspirants ? Next miracle might be a Palestinian born Pope ? 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 38 minutes ago, 0ffshore360 said: Not a subscriber to any religious organization but have to admit that the elevation of non ethnics to this status is quite interesting. A caution to the local aspirants ? Next miracle might be a Palestinian born Pope ? Lord Buddha was born in Lumpini, which is now in Nepal. Goes to show that it's possible for us to integrate into Thai society... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0ffshore360 Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 4 minutes ago, Neeranam said: Lord Buddha was born in Lumpini, which is now in Nepal. Goes to show that it's possible for us to integrate into Thai society... I am aware of this and have actually visited the claimed site of his origins as a part of a much longer period of time in Nepal. But a corection is needed to amend the name to be Lumbini as opposed to Lumpini. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 Two of the good ones.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbee2022 Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 14 hours ago, snoop1130 said: The Thai Buddhist community is celebrating a significant chapter in its religious hierarchy, following the elevation of two esteemed monks, Shaun and Anil Sakya, to the position of Deputy Supreme Patriarch. Revealed in a royal proclamation published in today's Royal Gazette, this honour is bestowed for the first time in the era of King Rama X. Shaun, originally from the Isle of Wight, England, and born on 7th January 1958, has been recognised for his substantial contributions to Buddhism and Thai society. Among his accolades, he was conferred an honorary doctorate by the Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University in 2011, awarded the Peace Education Award in 2006, and noted as an Outstanding User of the Thai Language in 2010 by the Ministry of Culture. Anil Sakya, hailing from Nepal and born on 18th June 1960, shares an ancestral link with Buddha’s Shakya clan. Ordained in Nepal, Anil took higher ordination at Bangkok's prestigious Wat Bowonniwet Vihara. He has since held pivotal roles within the monastic community, including Dean of the International Buddhist Studies College and assistant secretary to the Supreme Patriarch. The royal proclamation recognises the monks' unfaltering commitment to the propagation of Buddhism, whilst lauding their tireless efforts in partitioning the religion's teachings and observances. With their new titles, Phra Rajakana Chan and Phra Rajakana Anilman, Shaun and Anil will shoulder the consequential duty of assisting spiritual leadership within Thailand, and guiding adherents in their religious practices. The elevation of Shaun and Anil signifies not just reward for their steadfast service to Buddhism, but also their expansive influence on Thailand's religious and cultural landscape. Celebrating diversity within the ranks of Thai Buddhism, their stories serve as poignant emblems of an inclusive faith that honours contributions from both native Thais and international Sangha members. File photo for reference only. Courtesy of Google -- 2024-05-13 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe Both millionaires I reckon🙏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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