Dr. Phra Dharmakosajarn (b. 17 Sept. 1955) is a Buddhist Chief Abbot

Abbot

The word abbot, meaning father, is a title given to the head of a monastery in various traditions, including Christianity. The office may also be given as an honorary title to a clergyman who is not actually the head of a monastery...

 of Wat

Wat

A wat is a monastery temple in Cambodia, Thailand, or Laos. The word "wat" means "school".- Introduction :...

 Prayurawongsawat in Bangkok

Bangkok

Bangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom...

, and a member of the Secretariat to the Executive Committee for the Supreme Patriarch of Thailand

Supreme Patriarch of Thailand

The Supreme Patriarch or Sangharaja is the head of the order of Buddhist monks in Thailand. The position is formally appointed by the King of Thailand, although the actual selection is made by senior clergymen...

. He also serves as Rector

Rector

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 of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University

Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University

Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University or MCU is one of two public Buddhist universities in Thailand. It is located at Wat Mahathat Yuwarajarangsarit Rajaworamahavihara in Bangkok.- History :...

 (MCU) in Thailand

Thailand

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, and is the Ecclesiastical Governor of Region II. He is interested in interfaith dialogue and currently sits on the Board of World Religious Leaders for the Elijah Interfaith Institute

The Elijah Interfaith Institute

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