🥺 After eight days of learning, practice, and shared experiences, the Young Buddhist Ceremony Leader Training Program, jointly organized by Wat Sutthawas and Wat Sutthawas School, has now reached its final day. ✨ Venerable Phra Maha Thavorn Thanavaro, P.Th.9, Ph.D.District Ecclesiastical Head of Bang LamungAbbot of Wat Sutthawas presided over the closing ceremony and presented certificates to the participants who completed the program. Wat Sutthawas would like to express its

1 September 2026 Wat Sutthawas, in collaboration with Wat Sutthawas School, organized the Young Buddhist Ceremony Leader Training Program to encourage children and young people to develop their knowledge and understanding of Buddhism, as well as to learn the roles, responsibilities, and proper etiquette required when participating in Buddhist religious ceremonies. The opening ceremony was presided over by: 🙏 Venerable Phra Maha Thavorn Thanavaro, P.Th.9, Ph.D. District Eccle

✨ 24 August 2026 🙏 Venerable Phra Maha Thavorn Thanavaro, P.Th.9, Ph.D. District Ecclesiastical Head of Bang Lamung Abbot of Wat Sutthawas 🤝 presided over a planning meeting for the “BOWON” Community Development Project. The project brings together Home, Temple, School, and Community to work collaboratively in planning and implementing activities that improve quality of life, promote morality and ethical values, and help create a stronger and more livable community. The mee

❖ Dhamma Lecture and Educational Session for Newly Ordained Monks ❖ 15 August 2026 | 1:00 PM 🙏 Venerable Phra Maha Thavorn Thanavaro, P.Th.9, Ph.D. District Ecclesiastical Head of Bang Lamung Abbot of Wat Sutthawas 💫 graciously delivered a lecture and shared knowledge with newly ordained monks participating in the 2026 Newly Ordained Monks Training Program, organized by the Bang Lamung District Sangha. The training session was held at the auditorium of Pattaya City School 6

🏆 With Great Joy and Pride, We Celebrate This Achievement Our temple has been honored with the Outstanding Moral Community (BOWON Power) National Award, a prestigious recognition and a source of great pride for the Sangha, the temple committee, and all Buddhist devotees. This achievement is not the success of any one individual. Rather, it is the result of the collective dedication and cooperation of everyone in preserving Buddhism, promoting moral values and ethics, and bui

Annual Scholarship Award Ceremony for Children and Youth 2026 11 August 2026 At the Multipurpose Hall, Wat Sutthawas 🙏 Venerable Phra Maha Thavorn Thanavaro, P.Th.9, Ph.D. District Ecclesiastical Head of Bang Lamung Abbot of Wat Sutthawas presided over the presentation of annual scholarships to children and young people. The scholarships are intended to encourage and support education, which serves as the foundation for improving quality of life and creating opportunities fo

Monks Begin the Annual Rains Retreat (Vassa) at Wat Sutthawas In the Buddhist Year 2026, 22 monks and 5 novice monks have undertaken the annual Rains Retreat (Vassa) at Wat Sutthawas. #Vassa #Monks #WatSutthawas

Buddhist Holy Day – 30 July 2026 The First Day of Buddhist Lent (Khao Phansa)(First Waning Day of the Eighth Lunar Month) On this auspicious morning, Buddhist devotees gathered at Wat Sutthawas to make merit by offering alms and breakfast to the monks, and listening to the Dhamma sermon to cultivate inner peace, wisdom, and mindfulness. The ceremony was held at the main pavilion of Wat Sutthawas, Chonburi Province, in an atmosphere filled with faith, serenity, and devotion. M

Highlights from the Asalha Bucha Day Candlelight Procession 2026 At the Ordination Hall of Wat Sutthawas #WatSutthawas #CandlelightProcession #AsalhaBucha #MeritMaking #BuddhistTradition

Buddhist Holy Day – 29 July 2026 Asalha Bucha Day(Full Moon Day of the Eighth Lunar Month) On this auspicious morning, Buddhist devotees gathered at Wat Sutthawas to make merit by offering alms and breakfast to the monks, and listening to the Dhamma sermon to cultivate inner peace, wisdom, and mindfulness. The ceremony was held at the main pavilion of Wat Sutthawas, Chonburi Province, in an atmosphere filled with faith, serenity, and devotion. May the merits accumulated on th

Long Live His Majesty the King On the Auspicious Occasion of the Birthday Anniversary of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua 28 July 2026 🙏 Venerable Phra Maha Thavorn Thanavaro, P.Th.9, Ph.D. District Ecclesiastical Head of Bang Lamung Abbot of Wat Sutthawas led the monks of Wat Sutthawas in the chanting of Buddhist prayers to dedicate merit and offer blessings to His Majesty King Rama X on the auspicious occasion of His Majesty's Birthday Annivers

📸 Highlights from the Bang Lamung District Sangha Meeting 🙏 Venerable Phra Maha Thavorn Thanavaro, P.Th.9, Ph.D. District Ecclesiastical Head of Bang Lamung Abbot of Wat Sutthawas presided over the Bang Lamung District Sangha Meeting. The meeting was convened to discuss Sangha administrative affairs, exchange information, and establish guidelines for the effective and orderly administration of the monastic community. The objective is to strengthen the work of the Sangha for

Venerable Phra Maha Thavorn Thanavaro, P.Th.9, Ph.D. District Ecclesiastical Head of Bang Lamung Abbot of Wat Sutthawas has graciously welcomed devotees, disciples, and visitors to pay homage and seek blessings from Luang Por To, the revered sacred image and spiritual protector of Wat Sutthawas. Visitors are also invited to enjoy traditional Thai folk performances (Likay), held as part of the temple's 101st Anniversary Celebration. The festivities will take place from 23–27 J

✨ 101st Anniversary Celebration of Wat Sutthawas, Chonburi Province ✨ His Majesty the King graciously bestowed one set of royal robes and granted royal permission for Wat Sutthawas to prepare and offer an additional twenty-three sets of robes on behalf of His Majesty, making a total of twenty-four sets. These robes were respectfully presented to ecclesiastical monks during the Buddhist chanting ceremony commemorating the 101st Anniversary of Wat Sutthawas, held on 21–22 June

✨ 101st Anniversary Celebration of Wat Sutthawas, Chonburi Province ✨ His Majesty the King graciously bestowed one set of royal Kathina robes and granted royal permission for Wat Sutthawas to prepare and offer an additional twenty-three sets of robes on behalf of His Majesty, making a total of twenty-four sets. These robes were respectfully presented to ecclesiastical monks during the Buddhist chanting ceremony commemorating the 101st Anniversary of Wat Sutthawas, held on 21–

🕯️ Merit-Making Ceremony and Abhidhamma Chanting in Dedication of Royal Merit 🕯️ For Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha NarendiradebyavatiKrom Luang Rajasarini Siribajra Mahavajrarajadhida ❖ 16 June 2026 | 6:00 PM Wat Sutthawas, Chonburi Province, conducted a Merit-Making Ceremony and Abhidhamma Chanting Service in dedication of royal merit to Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati, Krom Luang Rajasarini Siribajra Mahavajrarajadhida, at the te

🕯️ Merit-Making Ceremony and Abhidhamma Chanting in Dedication of Royal Merit 🕯️ For Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati Krom Luang Rajasarini Siribajra Mahavajrarajadhida 14 June 2026 | 6:00 PM Wat Sutthawas, Chonburi Province, held a Merit-Making Ceremony and Abhidhamma Chanting Service in dedication of royal merit to Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati, Krom Luang Rajasarini Siribajra Mahavajrarajadhida. The ceremony to

Another beautiful atmosphere during the Songkran Festival is when members of the Buddhist community come together to build and decorate sand pagodas as an offering to the Buddha. This meaningful activity reflects the traditional belief of returning sand to the temple as an act of merit. Devotees gathered to help preserve this beautiful cultural tradition, creating an atmosphere filled with happiness and faith. May the merit from offering sand to the temple on this occasion br

Merit-Making Ceremony and Abhidhamma Chanting in Dedication of Royal Merit Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati Krom Luang Rajasarini Siribajra Mahavajrarajadhida ❖ 13 June 2026 | 5:30 PM Wat Sutthawas, Chonburi Province, held a merit-making ceremony and Abhidhamma chanting service in dedication of royal merit to Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati, Krom Luang Rajasarini Siribajra Mahavajrarajadhida, at the temple pavilion. T