🩺🙏 Ban Tanman Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital conducted a health check-up outreach for monks and novice monks along with providing health education and disease prevention knowledge 🙏🩺 6 May 2026 at Wat Sutthawas Ban Tanman Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital, together with healthcare staff and village health volunteers, conducted on-site health screening services for monks and novice monks within the service area ✨ This activity was graciously supported by Venerab

A Collection of Heartwarming Moments Filled with Joy and Merit 54th Birthday Anniversary (Ayu Watthana Mongkol) Ceremony in honor of Venerable Phra Maha Thavorn Thanavaro, P.Th.9 District Ecclesiastical Head of Bang Lamung Abbot of Wat Sutthawas Devotees gathered to offer alms to monks and novices at Wat Sutthawas, in an atmosphere filled with faith, warmth, and the power of merit. May the blessings of this merit bring Venerable Sir good health and may he continue to be a gui

On 20 April 2026, at Wat Sutthawas, Venerable Phra Maha Thavorn Thanavaro, P.Th.9, Ph.D., District Ecclesiastical Head of Bang Lamung and Abbot of Wat Sutthawas, graciously presided over the meeting of subdistrict ecclesiastical heads and secretaries within the Sangha administrative area of Bang Lamung District. The meeting was held to discuss Sangha administrative affairs, follow up on the implementation of policies in accordance with the regulations of the Supreme Sangha Co

✨ Highlights from the Boon Kong Khao Merit-Making Tradition and Songkran Festival at Wat Sutthawas ✨ We would like to sincerely thank everyone who joined together in preserving this beautiful Thai tradition during this year’s Boon Kong Khao merit-making ceremony and Songkran Festival . The atmosphere at Wat Sutthawas was filled with smiles, warmth, and the spirit of faith shared among members of our community. These memorable moments reflect the love, unity, and happiness of

🌸 Atmosphere of the Bathing the Buddha Ceremony and Paying Respect to Elders at Wat Sutthawas 💦 Today (please insert date), Wat Sutthawas organized a Songkran traditional ceremony, graciously presided over by Venerable Phra Maha Thavorn Thanavaro, P.Th.9, Ph.D., District Ecclesiastical Head of Bang Lamung and Abbot of Wat Sutthawas, who led the ceremony of bathing the monks and the water-pouring blessing ceremony for elders in the community. The atmosphere was filled with f

✨ Atmosphere of the Merit-Making Ceremony: Traditional Offering Procession (Thawai Hab) and Uposatha Day Observance at Wat Sutthawas ✨ 🗓 Friday, 16 April 2026 Observed on the Uposatha Day (14th waning day of the 5th lunar month) Disciples and Buddhist devotees from Nong Prue and Pattaya gathered together on this auspicious morning to accumulate merit. The ceremony was graciously presided over by: 🙏 Monastic Chairperson: Venerable Phra Maha Thavorn Thanavaro, P.Th.9, Ph.D. D

Preserving the Tradition of Building Sand Pagodas as an Offering to the Buddha at Wat Sutthawas 🌸⏳ 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

The Thai New Year morning began with auspicious merit-making at Wat Sutthawas. Today’s activities included morning almsgiving, offering breakfast to the monks, and listening to a Dhamma sermon, creating a peaceful and fulfilling atmosphere for all participants. We respectfully express our gratitude for the kindness and guidance of Venerable Phra Maha Thavorn Thanavaro, P.Th.9, Ph.D., District Ecclesiastical Head of Bang Lamung and Abbot of Wat Sutthawas, who compassionately l

Working Together to Clean the Temple, Joyfully Welcoming the Songkran Festival ✨ Our sincere thanks to Mr. Winai Inpitak, Mayor of Nong Prue Municipality; Mr. Wanchai Saengngam, Deputy Mayor of Nong Prue Municipality; the Municipal Council Members of District 2, as well as local vendors and community leaders, who generously dedicated their time to help clean the grounds of Wat Sutthawas in preparation for the upcoming Songkran merit-making festival. Together, we shared in the

A Small Step, A Big Achievement… A Day of Success for the Wonderful Children of Wat Sutthawas 🎓🌟 A heartwarming atmosphere from the Certificate Award Ceremony 2026, graciously presided over by Venerable Phra Maha Thavorn Thanavaro, P.Th.9, Ph.D., District Ecclesiastical Head of Bang Lamung and Abbot of Wat Sutthawas, who presented certificates and gave words of encouragement to the children of the Wat Sutthawas Child Development Center. Congratulations to all our little gra

Atmosphere of the Annual Temple Festival on Makha Bucha Night at Wat Sutthawas #AnnualFestival #TempleFair #GoldLeafCeremony #LuangPorTo #VisitPattaya #WatSutthawas

3 March 2026 Makha Bucha Day Candlelight Procession Preserving Buddhist Traditions at Wat Sutthawas On the occasion of Makha Bucha Day 2026, Ms. Jiranuch Boonsin, Director of Wat Sutthawas School, assigned teachers of Grade 7 (Matthayom 1) to lead students in participating in Buddhist activities at Wat Sutthawas. The activity aimed to encourage students to reflect on the virtues of the Triple Gem (Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha) and to help preserve Thailand’s important Buddhist

Atmosphere of the Annual Festival 2026 at Wat Sutthawas #MeritMaking #AnnualFestival #GoldLeafCeremony #Chonburi #VisitPattaya #LuangPorTo

Buddhist Chanting Ceremony Opening of the Annual Gold Leaf Festival for Luang Por To Wat Sutthawas 1–9 March #AnnualFestival #MeritMakingEvent #TempleFair #VisitPattaya #LuangPorTo

Merit-Making Ceremony (Taksinānupadāna) 10th Anniversary of the Passing of Phra Khru Wijitthammāsān (Jamnong Kongkapanyo) Wednesday, 18 February 2026 at Wat Sutthawas, Chonburi Province Disciples and devotees gathered to organize a merit-making ceremony dedicated to the revered former senior monk. The ceremony was graciously presided over by: Venerable Phra Maha Thavorn Thanavaro, P.Th.9, Ph.D. Abbot of Wat Sutthawas and District Ecclesiastical Head of Bang Lamung, serving as

Meeting of the Temple Committee and Lay Devotees of Wat Sutthawas Date: 24 January 2026 🙏 Venerable Phra Maha Thavorn Thanavaro, P.Th.9, Ph.D. District Ecclesiastical Head of Bang Lamung Abbot of Wat Sutthawas ✨ Presided over a meeting with the temple committee and lay devotees to discuss and plan various temple activities for the coming year. The objective was to ensure that all activities are conducted in an orderly, transparent, and harmonious manner, in accordance with t

เ A meeting of the Provincial Chief Monks, Deputy Provincial Chief Monks, and Secretaries within the administrative jurisdiction of Sangha Region 13, Meeting No. 1/2026 (B.E. 2569) 📍 Venue: Sermon Hall, Wat Sutthawas, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province ✨ On this occasion, we were graciously honored by Phra Phromwachirathorn, Chief Monk of Sangha Region 13, who presided over the meeting. The meeting was convened to discuss official ecclesiastical affairs and to establish