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This is a growing List of Buddhist Sanghas and Governing Bodies. A sangharaja or patriarch is the senior monk of a Buddhist Sangha. A supreme sangharaja is the head of more than one Buddhist order.

Sanghas of Bangladesh

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Bangladesh Sangharaj Bhikkhu Mahasabha (The Supreme Sangha Council of Bangladesh)
Sangha Sangharaja of Bhikkhu Mahasabha Term of Office Headquarters
Sangha Bhikkhu Mahasabha
Ven. Dr. Gyanashree Mahathero, 13th Sangharaja of Bangladesh 2020–present Chattogram
Ven. Saramedha Mahathero, 1st Sangharaja of Bangladesh 1801-1882
Ven. Purnachar Chandramohan Mahathero, 2nd Sangharaja of Bangladesh 1837–1907
Ven. Gyanalankar Mahathero, 3rd Sangharaja of Bangladesh 1838–1927
Ven. Baragyan Mahathero, 4th Sangharaja of Bangladesh 1867–1936
Ven. Tejabanta Mahathero, 5th Sangharaja of Bangladesh 1868–1942
Ven. Dharmananda Mahathero, 6th Sangharaja of Bangladesh 1873–1957
Ven. Abhoytissa Mahathero, 7th Sangharaja of Bangladesh 1884–1974
Ven. Shilankar Mahathero, 8th Sangharaja of Bangladesh 1900–2000
Ven. Nagasen Mahathero, 9th Sangharaja of Bangladesh 1908–1992
Ven. Jyotipal Mahathero, 10th Sangharaja of Bangladesh 1914–2001
Ven. Shasanashree Mahathero, 11th Sangharaja of Bangladesh 1921–2003
Ven. Dr. Dharmasen Mahathero, 12th Sangharaja of Bangladesh 1928–2020

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Sanghas of Cambodia

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The Supreme Sangha of Cambodia
Sangha Supreme Sangharaja of Cambodia Term of Office Headquarters
Supreme Sangha of Cambodia Supreme Sangharaja Tep Vong 2006–present Phnom Penh
Cambodian Nikayas Cambodian Patriarchs Term of Office Headquarters
Maha Nikaya Patriarch Non Nget[1] 2006–present Phnom Penh
Dhammayuttika Nikaya Patriarch Bour Kry 1991–present Phnom Penh

Sanghas of Myanmar

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Supreme Sangha Maha Nayaka Council of Myanmar
Sangha The fifth head of State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee of Myanmar Term of Office Headquarters
Sangharaja of Thudhamma Nikaya

Sayadaw Phyagyi Candimābhivaṃsa

9 March 2024 - present

Yangon

Nikaya of Myanmar Thathanapaing of Shwekyin Nikaya Term of Office Headquarters
Sangharaja of Shwekyin Nikaya Sayadaw Phyagyi Sitagu Sayadaw 2015 - present

Mandalay

Vice Sangharaja of Shwekyin Nikaya Sayadaw Phyagyi Ashin Nandamalabhivamsa 2018 - present

Mandalay

Nikaya of Myanmar Thathanapaing of Muladvara Nikaya Term of Office Headquarters
Sangharaja of Muladvara Nikaya Sayadaw Phyagyi Ashin Citrañana (Kamma Sayadaw) 2019 - present

Kamma

Sangha of Laos

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Lao United Buddhists Association [2]
Sangha of Laos Sangha President of Laos Term of Office Headquarters
Sangha of Laos

Sangha President Vichit Singalat [3]

Vientiane

Sanghas of Thailand

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Supreme Sangha Council of Thailand
Sangha Supreme Sangharaja of Thailand Term of Office Headquarters
Supreme Sangha of Thailand Amborn Prasatthapong 2017–present Bangkok
Charoen Khachawat[4] 1989–2013
Vasana Nilprapha 1973–1988
Pun Sukcharoen 1972–1973
Chuan Sirisom 1965–1971
Somdet Phra Ariyavangsagatayana (Yoo) 1963–1966
Somdet Phra Ariyavangsagatayana (Plod Ketuthat) [citation needed] 1960–1963
Somdet Phra Luang Vajirayanavangsa (Momrajavong Chuen Nobbavong) 1945–1958
Somdet Phra Ariyavangsagatayana (Phae) 1938–1944
Somdet Kromma Luang Jinavorn Sirivaddhana (Prince Bhujong Jombhunuj) 1921–1937
Somdet Phramahasamanachao Kromphraya Vajirananavarorasa (Prince Manusyanag Manob) 1910–1921
Somdet Phra Ariyavangsagatayana (Sa Pussadeva) 1893–1899
Somdet Krom Phraya Pavares Variyalongkorn (Prince Rurk) 1853–1892
Somdet Kromma Phra Paramanuchitchinorot (Prince Vasugri) 1851–1853
Somdet Phra Ariyavangsayana (Nag) 1843–1849
Somdet Phra Ariyavangsayana (Don) 1822–1842
Somdet Phra Ariyavangsayana (Suk) 1820–1822
Somdet Phra Ariyavangsayana (Mee) 1816–1819
Somdet Phra Ariyavangsayana (Suk) 1794–1816
Somdet Phra Ariyavangsayana (Sri) 1782–1794

Sangha of Vietnam

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Buddhist Sangha of Vietnam
Sangha of Vietnam Sangharaja of Vietnam Term of Office Headquarters
Sangha of Vietnam

Sangharaja Thich Pho Tue [5]

2007–present

Hanoi

Unified Buddhist Sangha of Vietnam
Unified Sangha of Vietnam Unified Sangharaja of Vietnam Term of Office Headquarters
Sangha of Vietnam Sangharaja Thích Quảng Độ[6] 2008–2020 Ho Chi Minh City and Binh Dinh
Sangharaja Thích Huyền Quang[7] 2003–2008
Sangharaja Thích Đôn Hậu 1979–1991
Sangharaja Thích Giác Nhiên 1973–1979
Sangharaja Thích Tịnh Khiết 1964–1973

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Buddhist Head Becomes Great Supreme Patriarch http://www.cambodiadaily.com/archives/buddhist-head-becomes-great-supreme-patriarch-54242/
  2. ^ Stuart-Fox, Martin (2010). "Lao Buddhist Sangha". In Melton, J. Gordon; Baumann, Martin (eds.). Religions of the World: A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Beliefs and Practices. Vol. 4 (2nd ed.). ABC-CLIO. p. 1681. ISBN 978-1-59884-203-6.
  3. ^ Stephen Nugent, Cris Shore (2003). Elite Cultures: Anthropological Perspectives. Routledge. ISBN 9781134471201.
  4. ^ Sangharaja http://www.tutorgigpedia.com/Sangharaja_es.html
  5. ^ Buddhism contributes to national unity http://www.vietnambreakingnews.com/2014/01/buddhism-contributes-to-national-unity/#.U0osjoJz8Xw
  6. ^ "Patriarch of Outlawed Buddhist Church dies". Associated Press. July 5, 2008.
  7. ^ "Dissident patriarch of Vietnam Buddhist group dies". Reuters. July 6, 2008.
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