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Our Abbot: Chao Khun Dhammavajirarangsee ( Aka Phra Maha Samai Sukhasamiddho)
Ven. Chao Khun Samai was born in Laos in 1943. After migration to Bangkok, he was ordained as novice in 1957. In 1959 he went to teach general studies for a year at Wat Bodhisomphorn at Udorn-thani. His full ordination took place at Wat Pathumwanaram Bangkok in June 1963.

During his time as young novice and young monk he completed his Dhamma studies at the advance level and Pali Language at level 5. Before being admitted to study at the University level, he took another three years to do the secular studies. He was graduated from Mahamakut University in 1972. After taking one year course of training for Buddhist Missionary overseas, he, together with the most senior meditation teacher, Venerable Phra Boonyarith Pandito, were sent to Sydney to look after the newly established Buddhist center in 1974.

As a reward for his long and good service to the Buddhist Community in Australia, Ven. Chao Khun Samai has been given the new titles five times for the last 50 years.

First, conferred with the title of Phra Khru Sukhumapirak by the King of Thailand (Rama IX) on his birthday, 5th of December 1983.

Second, conferred with the title of Chao Khun Vibunsilaporn by the King of Thailand (Rama IX) on his birthday, 5th of December 1992.

Third, conferred with the title of Chao Khun Rajsilaporn by the King of Thailand (Rama IX) on his birthday, 5th of December 2005.

Fourth, conferred with the title of Chao Khun Thepsīlaporn by the King of Thailand (Rama IX) on his birthday, 5th of December 2011.

Fifth, conferred with the title of Chao Khun DhammaVajirarangsee by the King of Thailand (Rama X) on his birthday, 28th July 2024.

Moreover, Mahamakut University has conferred upon him PhD Honorary Degree in May 2003 in acknowledging his long service in spreading Buddhism.

Ven. Chao Khun Samai had assumed the position as a leader of Dhammayutta Sangha in Australia and New Zealand soon after the departure of Ven. Chao Khun Thepyana Kavee to Bangkok in 1998. Now he currently serves as a spiritual advisor to the ANZ Dhammayutta Sangha Council.

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