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

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

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

🙏 Venerable Phra Maha Thavorn Thanavaro, P.Th.9, Ph.D., District Ecclesiastical Head of Bang Lamung and Abbot of Wat Sutthawas, together with the monks of Wat Sutthawas and numerous Buddhist devotees, participated in the Candlelight Procession Ceremony in observance of Vesak Day, one of the most significant days in Buddhism. The ceremony was conducted in a peaceful and reverent atmosphere as participants circumambulated the ordination hall with candles, incense, and flowers,

Phra Maha Kittiphong Visarato at Wat Sutthawas, Chonburi Province Wat Sutthawas is delighted to express its heartfelt congratulations to Venerable Phra Maha Kittiphong Visarato on successfully passing the Parian Level 6 Pali Examination, a remarkable achievement in Buddhist studies and an important contribution to the preservation and continuation of Buddhism. The ceremony was filled with joy, faith, and appreciation from fellow monks, disciples, and Buddhist devotees who gat

🌕✨ Join Vesak Day Merit-Making 2026 at Wat Sutthawas, Pattaya ✨🙏 On this important Buddhist holy day, we warmly invite everyone to participate in merit-making activities, almsgiving, Dhamma listening, and candlelight procession to bring blessings to yourself and your family. 🗓 Vesak Day Schedule 🌅 Morning – 7:00 AM Almsgiving to monks Listening to Dhamma teachings 🕯️ Evening – 7:30 PM Candlelight procession around the ordination hall Paying homage to the Buddha, Dhamma,

🌕✨ Join Vesak Day Merit-Making 2026 at Wat Sutthawas, Pattaya ✨🙏 On this important Buddhist holy day, we warmly invite everyone to participate in merit-making activities, almsgiving, Dhamma listening, and candlelight procession to bring blessings to yourself and your family. 🗓 Vesak Day Schedule🌅 Morning – 7:00 AM Almsgiving to monks Listening to Dhamma teachings 🕯️ Evening – 7:30 PM Candlelight procession around the ordination hall Paying homage to the Buddha, Dhamma, a

🩺🙏 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

With Reverence and Congratulations Venerable Phra Maha Thavorn Thanavaro, P.Th.9, Ph.D. District Ecclesiastical Head of Bang Lamung Abbot of Wat Sutthawas On the auspicious occasion of his 54th Birthday Anniversary 3 May 2026 We humbly pay our respects and express our heartfelt rejoicing (Mudita). We respectfully invoke the blessings of the Triple Gem and all sacred beings to grant Venerable Sir good health, and to be endowed with longevity, dignity, happiness, and strength.

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