Mahamakut Buddhist University Celebrates 133rd Anniversary
Mahamakut Buddhist University marked its 133rd anniversary with a merit-making ceremony and scholarship initiatives for Buddhist clergy.
On October 1, 2026, Mahamakut Buddhist University (MBU) held a ceremony at its Salaya campus in Nakhon Pathom to commemorate its 133rd anniversary. According to Khaosod Online, Somdet Phra Maha Wirawong, a member of the Sangha Supreme Council, presided over the event as a representative of the Supreme Patriarch.
During the proceedings, MBU Rector Phra Phrom Wachiramethaphon presented a report detailing the university's history and its ongoing mission to provide educational opportunities for Buddhist clergy. A key highlight of the event was the 'Samakkhi Pa Pa' merit-making ceremony, which raised funds for the Somdet Phra Sangharaj Chao (Watsana Mahathera) Scholarship. This initiative provides full four-year undergraduate support for monks and novices, aiming to cultivate future religious leaders capable of preserving and spreading Buddhist teachings.
For residents and visitors, this event underscores the university's significant role in Thailand’s religious and academic landscape. The institution continues to manage various scholarship programs, including those supporting postgraduate studies abroad in fields like philosophy and linguistics, to foster international Buddhist scholarship. While the anniversary ceremony has concluded, the university’s long-term commitment to developing religious scholars remains a central part of its institutional mission. Further details regarding future scholarship application cycles or public access to the university’s religious archives have not been specified.
