Condolences from foreign countries for the late Supreme Patriarch
Buddhist organizations and countries around the world have sent letters of condolence to Thailand for the loss of His Holiness the Supreme Patriarch. According to His Holiness the Supreme Patriarch’s Assistant Secretary Ven. Phra Dr. Anil Sakya, the office of the secretary has received letters of condolence from Buddhism organization…
People across Thailand mourn passing of Supreme Patriarch
Prime Minister and Defense MinisterYingluck Shinawatra has instructed all armed forces to organize honorable funerals for the late Supreme Patriarch. Thousands of people on Friday night attended the royal funeral of His Holiness the Supreme Patriarch at Phra Tamnak Phet, Wat Bowonniwet Vihara. Ms Yingluck was also at the temple…
The Supreme Patriarch and his Great Contribution to Buddhism
His Holiness Somdet Phra Nyanasamvara, the Supreme Patriarch of Thailand, has been contributing to the propagation of Buddhism in Thailand and abroad all through his long life in the saffron robe. In 1966, he inaugurated the Buddha Pradipa temple in London, the United Kingdom and observed Buddhism activity in the…