List of Buddhist Sanghas and Governing Bodies

This is a growing List of Buddhist Sanghas and Governing Bodies. A sangharaja or patriarch is the senior monk of a Buddhist Sangha. A supreme sangharaja is the head of more than one Buddhist order.

## Contents

* 1 Sanghas of Bangladesh
* 2 Sanghas of Bangladesh
* 3 Sangha of Laos
* 4 Sanghas of Thailand
* 5 Sangha of Vietnam
* 6 See also
* 7 References

## Sanghas of Bangladesh

Bangladesh Sangharaj Bhikkhu Mahasabha (The Supreme Sangha Council of Bangladesh)

Sangha  | Sangharaja of Bhikkhu Mahasabha  | Term of Office  | Headquarters
Sangha Bhikkhu Mahasabha
Ven. Dr. Gyanashree Mahathero, 13th Sangharaja of Bangladesh  | 2020–present  | Chattogram
Ven. Saramedha Mahathero, 1st Sangharaja of Bangladesh  | 1801-1882
Ven. Purnachar Chandramohan Mahathero, 2nd Sangharaja of Bangladesh  | 1837–1907
Ven. Gyanalankar Mahathero, 3rd Sangharaja of Bangladesh  | 1838–1927
Ven. Baragyan Mahathero, 4th Sangharaja of Bangladesh  | 1867–1936
Ven. Tejabanta Mahathero, 5th Sangharaja of Bangladesh  | 1868–1942
Ven. Dharmananda Mahathero, 6th Sangharaja of Bangladesh  | 1873–1957
Ven. Abhoytissa Mahathero, 7th Sangharaja of Bangladesh  | 1884–1974
Ven. Shilankar Mahathero, 8th Sangharaja of Bangladesh  | 1900–2000
Ven. Nagasen Mahathero, 9th Sangharaja of Bangladesh  | 1908–1992
Ven. Jyotipal Mahathero, 10th Sangharaja of Bangladesh  | 1914–2001
Ven. Shasanashree Mahathero, 11th Sangharaja of Bangladesh  | 1921–2003
Ven. Dr. Dharmasen Mahathero, 12th Sangharaja of Bangladesh  | 1928–2020

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## Sanghas of Bangladesh

The Supreme Sangha of Cambodia

Sangha  | Supreme Sangharaja of Cambodia  | Term of Office  | Headquarters
Supreme Sangha of Cambodia  | Supreme Sangharaja Tep Vong  | 2006–present  | Phnom Penh
Cambodian Nikayas  | Cambodian Patriarchs  | Term of Office  | Headquarters
Maha Nikaya  | Patriarch Non Nget[1] | 2006–present  | Phnom Penh
Dhammayuttika Nikaya  | Patriarch Bour Kry  | 1991–present  | Phnom Penh

## Sangha of Laos

Lao United Buddhists Association [2]

Sangha of Laos  | Sangha President of Laos  | Term of Office  | Headquarters
Sangha of Laos  |

Sangha President Vichit Singalat [3]

|  |

Vientiane

## Sanghas of Thailand

Supreme Sangha Council of Thailand

Sangha  | Supreme Sangharaja of Thailand  | Term of Office  | Headquarters
Supreme Sangha of Thailand  | Amborn Prasatthapong  | 2017–present  | Bangkok
Charoen Khachawat[4] | 1989–2013
Vasana Nilprapha  | 1973–1988
Pun Sukcharoen  | 1972–1973
Chuan Sirisom  | 1965–1971
Somdet Phra Ariyavangsagatayana (Yoo)  | 1963–1966
Somdet Phra Ariyavangsagatayana (Plod Ketuthat) [citation needed] | 1960–1963
Somdet Phra Luang Vajirayanavangsa (Momrajavong Chuen Nobbavong)  | 1945–1958
Somdet Phra Ariyavangsagatayana (Phae)  | 1938–1944
Somdet Kromma Luang Jinavorn Sirivaddhana (Prince Bhujong Jombhunuj)  | 1921–1937
Somdet Phramahasamanachao Kromphraya Vajirananavarorasa (Prince Manusyanag Manob)  | 1910–1921
Somdet Phra Ariyavangsagatayana (Sa Pussadeva)  | 1893–1899
Somdet Krom Phraya Pavares Variyalongkorn (Prince Rurk)  | 1853–1892
Somdet Kromma Phra Paramanuchitchinorot (Prince Vasugri)  | 1851–1853
Somdet Phra Ariyavangsayana (Nag)  | 1843–1849
Somdet Phra Ariyavangsayana (Don)  | 1822–1842
Somdet Phra Ariyavangsayana (Suk)  | 1820–1822
Somdet Phra Ariyavangsayana (Mee)  | 1816–1819
Somdet Phra Ariyavangsayana (Suk)  | 1794–1816
Somdet Phra Ariyavangsayana (Sri)  | 1782–1794

## Sangha of Vietnam

Buddhist Sangha of Vietnam

Sangha of Vietnam  | Sangharaja of Vietnam  | Term of Office  | Headquarters
Sangha of Vietnam  |

Sangharaja Thich Pho Tue [5]

2007–present

Hanoi

Unified Buddhist Sangha of Vietnam

Unified Sangha of Vietnam  | Unified Sangharaja of Vietnam  | Term of Office  | Headquarters
Sangha of Vietnam  | Sangharaja Thích Quảng Độ[6] | 2008–2020  | Ho Chi Minh City and Binh Dinh
Sangharaja Thích Huyền Quang[7] | 2003–2008
Sangharaja Thích Đôn Hậu  | 1979–1991
Sangharaja Thích Giác Nhiên  | 1973–1979
Sangharaja Thích Tịnh Khiết  | 1964–1973

## See also

* Supreme Patriarch of Thailand
* Supreme Patriarch of Cambodia

## References

1. ↑ Buddhist Head Becomes Great Supreme Patriarch http://www.cambodiadaily.com/archives/buddhist-head-becomes-great-supreme-patriarch-54242/
2. ↑ J. Gordon Melton, Martin Baumann (2010). Religions of the World: A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Beliefs and Practices [6 volumes: A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Beliefs and Practices]. ISBN 9781598842043. https://books.google.com/books?id=v2yiyLLOj88C&q=sangha+in+laos&pg=PA1681.
3. ↑ Stephen Nugent, Cris Shore (2003). Elite Cultures: Anthropological Perspectives. ISBN 9781134471201. https://books.google.com/books?id=5O6CAgAAQBAJ&q=Vichit+Singalat+&pg=PT298.
4. ↑ Sangharaja http://www.tutorgigpedia.com/Sangharaja_es.html
5. ↑ Buddhism contributes to national unity http://www.vietnambreakingnews.com/2014/01/buddhism-contributes-to-national-unity/#.U0osjoJz8Xw
6. ↑ "Patriarch of Outlawed Buddhist Church dies". Associated Press. July 5, 2008. http://www.nbcnews.com/id/25542668/ns/world_news-asia_pacific/t/patriarch-outlawed-buddhist-church-dies/#.Vp3wO1MrKt8.
7. ↑ "Dissident patriarch of Vietnam Buddhist group dies". Reuters. July 6, 2008. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-vietnam-monk-idUSBKK10120020080706.

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