{"id":13008,"date":"2026-04-10T10:02:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T03:02:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dusit.ac.th\/en\/?p=13008"},"modified":"2026-04-10T10:02:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T03:02:13","slug":"suan-dusit-university-organizes-the-maha-chat-vessantara-jataka-sermon-ceremony-in-dedication-to-her-majesty-queen-sirikit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dusit.ac.th\/en\/suan-dusit-university-organizes-the-maha-chat-vessantara-jataka-sermon-ceremony-in-dedication-to-her-majesty-queen-sirikit\/","title":{"rendered":"Suan Dusit University Organizes the \u201cMaha Chat Vessantara Jataka Sermon\u201d Ceremony in Dedication to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Student Affairs Division of Suan Dusit University organized the \u201cApplied Maha Chat Vessantara Jataka Sermon (Two Pulpits)\u201d ceremony as a royal merit-making tribute to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother. The event was held on Monday, February 9, 2026, at Raktakanit Auditorium, Suan Dusit University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ceremony began at 8:00 a.m. with an auspicious opening ritual, during which the presiding chairperson paid homage to the Triple Gem and performed a royal tribute ceremony. This was followed by the Buddhist sermon performances, divided into various chapters (kand) of the Vessantara Jataka, each presented by invited monks and sponsored by different university executives, faculties, departments, and partner organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sermon sessions included:
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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Thanakand & Vanapaves Chapter \u2013 delivered by Phra Khru Phiphit Thammaphan and Phra Khru Si Wachiraprakun
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Chuchok & Chulaphon Chapters \u2013 delivered by Phra Khru Palad Suwatthathirakhun and Phra Maha Karawik Ahisako
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mahaphon & Kumara Chapters \u2013 delivered by Phra Maha Sophon Sutheero and Phra Maha Suttichai Suntorawatee
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Matri & Sakkabanna Chapters \u2013 delivered by Phra Thamma Wachirapanyaporn and Phra Mongkhon Thammaphan
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Maharaj & Chakkasat Chapters \u2013 delivered by Phra Khru Khosit Thammakorn and Phra Khru Palad Suwatthathirakhun
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Nakhon Chapter \u2013 delivered by Phra Thep Wachirawatee
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Each chapter was supported by designated sponsors, including university executives, faculties, offices, and external partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the end of the ceremony, the monks offered blessings and sprinkled holy water to bring auspiciousness to all participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those interested may also contribute to the university\u2019s scholarship fund via Bangkok Bank (Ratchawithi Branch), Account No. 131-085162-9 (Account Name: Suan Dusit University), or contact the Student Affairs Division at +66 2 244 5190\u20132 for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n