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Somdet Phra Maha Virawong
Somdet Phra Maha Virawong (Phim Saenthawisuk)
TitleSomdet Phra Maha Virawong
Personal life
BornPhim Saenthawisuk
(1897-05-01)1 May 1897
Warin Chamrap District, Ubon Ratchathani Province, Siam
Died30 November 1974(1974-11-30) (aged 77)
Bangkok, Thailand
NationalityThai
EducationNak Tham Intermediate; Parian Dhamma (Level 6)
Other namesสมเด็จพระมหาวีรวงศ์ (พิม แสนทวีสุข)
OccupationBuddhist monk
Religious life
ReligionBuddhism
SchoolTheravāda
LineageDhammayuttika Nikaya
Dharma namesDhammadharo (ธัมมธโร)
Ordination19 April 1917
Senior posting
Based inWat Phra Sri Mahathat Wora Maha Viharn, Bangkok
PredecessorSomdet Phra Maha Virawong (Oun Tisso)
Successor(vacant/unknown)

Somdet Phra Maha Virawong (birth name: Phim Saenthawisuk; Dharma name: Dhammadharo) was a Somdet Phra Racha Khana of the Dhammayuttika Nikaya and former abbot of Wat Phra Sri Mahathat Wora Maha Viharn. He also held several important positions in the Thai Sangha, including Acting Supreme Patriarch of Thailand, Sangha Minister, Vice President of the Sangha Council, and member of the Supreme Sangha Council.

Biography

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Early life

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Somdet Phra Maha Virawong was born Phim Saenthawisuk on Saturday, 1 May 1897 (B.E. 2440) at Ban Sawang, Sawang Subdistrict, Warin Chamrap District, Ubon Ratchathani Province (today part of Sawang Subdistrict, Sawang Wirawong District, Ubon Ratchathani). He was the son of Thong and Nuan Saenthawisuk, and was the nephew of Somdet Phra Maha Virawong (Oun Tisso Saenthawisuk). He studied at Wat Ban Muang School and Ubon Witthayakhom School, completing the equivalent of lower secondary education (M.2).[1]

Ordination

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On 1 April 1914 (B.E. 2457), he was ordained as a novice at Wat Supattanaram Worawihan, Ubon Ratchathani. His preceptor was Phra Ratchamuni (Oun Tisso), with Phra Sasanadilok (Sen Chitseno) as mentor. He was ordained as a monk on 19 April 1917 at the Utokukkhepa Sima in the Mun River at Ban Pho Tak, Phibun Subdistrict, Phibun Mangsahan District, Ubon Ratchathani, with Phra Ratchamuni (Oun Tisso) as preceptor and Phra Sasanadilok (Sen Chitseno) as recital teacher. He received the Dharma name Dhammadharo.[2]

During his first rains retreat, Ajahn Mun Bhuridatta wanted him to go on dhutanga practice. However, Ajahn Mun saw a vision of Phra Phim embracing the Tipitaka cabinet tightly, even when his arms were removed his legs clung to it. Realizing this as a sign, Ajahn Mun allowed him to focus on scriptural studies instead.[3]

Studies in Dhamma and Vinaya

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  • 1916 (B.E. 2459): Passed novice-level Nak Tham exam (Dhamma, Buddhist history, catechism).
  • 1917: Passed Nak Tham Elementary (Tritraya) at Wat Supattanaram, Ubon Ratchathani.
  • 1919: Passed Nak Tham Intermediate at Wat Boromnivasa, Bangkok.
  • 1922: Passed Parian Dhamma 3 levels at Wat Boromnivasa, Bangkok.
  • 1924: Passed Parian Dhamma 4 levels at Wat Bowonniwet Vihara, Bangkok.
  • 1925: Passed Parian Dhamma 5 levels at Wat Bowonniwet Vihara.
  • 1926: Passed Parian Dhamma 6 levels at Wat Bowonniwet Vihara.[4]

Religious Service

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In 1928, Phra Maha Phim Dhammadharo was assigned to oversee the Sangha at Wat Sutthachindaram Worawihan, Nakhon Ratchasima. In 1937, he was transferred to Wat Chedi Luang, Chiang Mai, and later to Champasak, Laos, in 1941. He then returned to Ubon Ratchathani to manage Wat Saen Samran. When the government established Wat Phra Sri Mahathat, he was appointed deputy abbot, later becoming abbot upon the death of Somdet Phra Maha Virawong (Oun Tisso).

Passing

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Somdet Phra Maha Virawong died on 30 November 1974 at 09:10 AM, aged 77, after 57 rains retreats.[1]

Positions in the Sangha

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Published Works

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Among his works published as books are:

  • Mongkhon Yot Chiwit (The Supreme Blessings of Life)
  • Bot Sang Nisai (Habit Formation)
  • Lokanusāsanī (Teachings for the World)
  • Others

Ecclesiastical Titles

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  • 1932: Phra Racha Khana, rank of Phra Yanadilok.[10]
  • 1946: Elevated to Senior Racha Khana, retaining same title.[2]
  • 1947: Elevated to Racha Khana rank of Phra Ratchakavi Narasihapojanapilan Yatikonisorn Bovorasangharam Kamawasi.[11]
  • 1949: Elevated to Thep rank as Phra Thep Moli Tripitaka Thada Mahakathikasunthorn Yatikonisorn Bovorasangharam Kamawasi.[12]
  • 1953: Elevated to Dhamma rank as Phra Dhammapiṭaka Adulayananayok Kathikasunthorn Yatikonisorn Bovorasangharam Kamawasi.[13]
  • 1961: Elevated to Deputy Somdet Phra Racha Khana as Phra Brahmamuni Sri Visutthiyanayok Tripitaka Thammalankara Vibhusit Isan Thit Thammikanisorn Bovorasangharam Kamawasi.[14]
  • 1965: Elevated to Somdet Phra Racha Khana as Somdet Phra Maha Virawong Jaturongkaphathan Visutth Buddhapojanamadhurasathamvadi Kamphiranyanpariyattikosol Vimalasilacaravat Venayaborisat Prasatkon Dhammayutikanisorn Mahasangkhanayok.[15]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Biography of the Founding Elders - Somdet Phra Maha Virawong (Dhammadharo Phim Saenthawisuk)". Two Somdet Foundation. Archived from the original on 29 December 2014. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  2. ^ a b Fine Arts Department (2002). Appointments of Senior Monks in Rattanakosin, Vol. 2. Bangkok: Fine Arts Department. pp. 143–144. ISBN 974-417-530-3.
  3. ^ Ajahn Mun Bhuridatta Foundation (2014). Burapa Ajahn (7th ed.). Bangkok: Silp Siam Printing. pp. 215–217. ISBN 978-974-88603-6-7.
  4. ^ Royal Gazette, List of monks who passed Pariyatti Dhamma exams in 1926–1927, Vol. 45, Part Ng, 13 May 1928, p. 435.
  5. ^ Royal Gazette, Appointment of Sangha Ministers, Vol. 68, Part 50, 1 July 1951, pp. 3087–3088.
  6. ^ Royal Gazette, Appointment of Sangha Ministers, Vol. 72, Part 61 (Special Issue), 13 August 1955, pp. 18–20.
  7. ^ Royal Gazette, Ministry of Education Announcement: Acting Supreme Patriarch, Vol. 88, Part 144, 21 December 1971, p. 3513.
  8. ^ Royal Gazette, Ministry of Education Announcement: Acting Supreme Patriarch, Vol. 90, Part 159 (Special Issue), 7 December 1973, p. 6.
  9. ^ Royal Gazette, Ministry of Education Announcement: Acting Supreme Patriarch, Vol. 90, Part 162, 11 December 1973, p. 3981.
  10. ^ Royal Gazette, Royal Appointment of Ecclesiastical Titles, Vol. 49, 13 November 1932, p. 2755.
  11. ^ Royal Gazette, Royal Appointment of Ecclesiastical Titles, Vol. 64, Part 27, 17 June 1947, pp. 1528–1529.
  12. ^ Royal Gazette, Royal Appointment of Ecclesiastical Titles, Vol. 66, Part 66, 6 December 1949, p. 5405.
  13. ^ Royal Gazette, Royal Appointment of Ecclesiastical Titles, Vol. 70, Part 78, 26 December 1953, p. 5351.
  14. ^ Royal Gazette, Royal Decree on Ecclesiastical Titles, Vol. 78, Part 104, 15 December 1961 (Special Issue), pp. 10–13.
  15. ^ Royal Gazette, Royal Decree on Ecclesiastical Titles, Vol. 82, Part 111, 23 December 1965, pp. 1–4.
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