International Council for Day of Vesak Executive Committee

President
Most Ven. Prof. Dr. Phra Brahmapundit
Bio
Vice President
Most Ven. Yan Jue
Bio
Vice President
Ven. Dr. Tampalawela Dhammaratana
Bio
Vice Presiden
Mr. Masakazu Matsumoto
Bio
Executive Secretary
Most Ven. Prof. Dr. Phra Brahmawatcharatheeracharn
Bio
Assistant Executive Secretary
Ven. Prof. Dr. Phra Medhivajarapundit (Hansa Dhammahaso)
Bio
Assistant Executive Secretary
Ven. Prof. Dr. Pu Zheng
Bio
Assistant Executive Secretary
Mr. Goh Seng Chai
Bio
Treasurer
Ven. Dr. Phra Sophonvachirabhorn
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Member
Most Ven. Prof. Dr. Khammai Dhammasami
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Member
Ven. Prof. Dr. Jinwol Lee
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Member
Ven. Dr. Akuratiye Nanda Thero
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Member
Ven. Dr. Godagama Mangala Thero
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Member
Ven. Dr. Bhante Chao Chu
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Member
Mr. Egil Lothe
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Member
Most Ven. Thich Duc Thien
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Member
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suraphon Suyaphrom
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Co-opt Member
Prof. Dr. Le Manh That
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Co-opt Member
Mr. Inthaporn Chan-Eam
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Co-opt Member
Mr. Chaiyapon Sukieam
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Co-opt Member
Mr. Phallop Thaiarry
Bio

Most Ven. Prof. Dr. Phra Brahmapundit
President
Born on September 17, 1955, in Suphan Buri Province, Thailand, Phra Brahmapundit entered the monastic life at the age of 12. In 1976, while still a novice, he was sent to study in Sri Lanka, where he completed his higher ordination and received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Sri Lanka. He later earned a Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees from the same institution.

Academic and Ecclesiastical Roles
  • Previous Rector of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University (MCU): A leading Buddhist university in Thailand.
  • Abbot of Wat Prayurawongsawas Worawihan: A prominent Buddhist temple in Bangkok.
  • Member of the Supreme Sangha Council of Thailand: The highest ecclesiastical body in the Thai Buddhist monastic hierarchy.
  • Ecclesiastical Governor of Region II: Overseeing monastic affairs in Thailand.
International Engagement
Phra Brahmapundit has been actively involved in promoting interfaith dialogue and international Buddhist cooperation:
  • President, International Council for the Day of Vesak (ICDV)
  • President, International Association of Buddhist Universities (IABU)
  • President, National Dissemination of Buddhism Committee
  • Abbot, Wat Prayurawongsawas
  • Supreme Sangha Council Member
Phra Brahmapundit has contributed to Buddhist scholarship through various publications and lectures. He is recognized for his efforts in promoting Buddhist education and interfaith understanding.