Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University It is the Sangha University of the Thai Sangha that His Majesty King Chulalongkorn Phra Chulachomklao Chao Yuhua, King Rama V, established it at Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit. To be an educational institution for Buddhist scriptures and advanced subjects for monks novices and lay people by bestowing the name Mahathat Wittayalai in the year 1887 and opened for study on November 8, 1889 in order to carry on the aspirations of King Chulalongkorn on January 9, 1947 Phra Pimoldham (Choice Thanatthata Maha Thera), Director-General Monks of Wat Mahathat at that time Along with 57 Thera Nu Thera of Maha Nikaya, 57 monks met together at Somdej Palace, Wat Mahathat, discussing a solution to open a university education. Open to people who are interested in the subject of Buddhism foreign languages and some sciences which are equipments for researching Buddhist principles At that time, there were 16 people who had been selected to study in the first year of the Faculty of Buddhism in the academic year of 1951. Sixteen graduated in 1955 as the first generation of Bachelor of Arts students.
B.E. 2512 The Sangha Supreme Council issued an order on Studies of the Sangha University, 1969, amounting to 12 items. The essence of item 3 indicates the part about Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University that “Education of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University under the royal patronage at Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit which is already operating It is the study of the clergy.”
B.E. 2527 (1984) His Majesty King Rama IX with advice and consent of the National Assembly graciously enact the law Establish academic standings for graduates in Buddhism, 1984. Section 4 (3) stipulates that “A graduates of Buddhist studies under the Bachelor of Buddhist Studies Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University under the royal patronage There is an undergraduate academic standing called "Bachelor of Buddhist Studies" using the abbreviation "Por.Bor.Bor."
B.E. 2540 (1997) His Majesty King Rama IX with advice and consent of the National Assembly graciously to enact the Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University Act To have the status of a juristic person and is an autonomous university According to the announcement in the Royal Gazette, Volume 114, Part 51 Kor, dated October 1, 1997
History of Khon Kaen Campus It is an educational area of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University. which is a state university According to the Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University Act B.E.
Development of the Khon Kaen Campus in the year 1985 Royal Message The abbot of Wat That (at that time) wished to establish Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University. To be a higher education institution for monks and novices in the Sangha Administration Region 9 and the Northeast Region Therefore, the matter was proposed to Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University. With the support of Chao Prakhun Somdet Phra Buddhachan (At Asapa Maha Sang), President of the Council of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University (at that time) and the University Council had a resolution approving the establishment of Khon Kaen Campus on October 3. 1985 according to letter No. 714/2528 dated December 12, 1985, signed by Mahanakhon Khempali, Secretary-General of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University. (Position at that time) using the official name that Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University under the royal patronage Khon Kaen Campus” opened the first semester on May 16, 1986 in the Faculty of Buddhism. major in religion There are 21 first generation students.
Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University issued Order No. 8, dated 27 March 1986, appointing a Royal Message. Acting Vice President and appoint Phramaha Sowit Kowito is the Acting Dean of the Faculty of Buddhism. and Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University Khon Kaen Campus The first semester was opened on May 16, 1986 in the Faculty of Buddhism. Major in Religion There are 21 students and has set the opening of the Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University sign. Khon Kaen Campus on June 25, 1987, with Somdej Phra Phutthachan (Aj Asapa Maha Thera) as the president.
