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Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, under the leadership of the Most Ven.Prof.Phra Dharmakosajarn hosts the annual Buddhist Conference. In todays modern, Globalized world, the university recognizes the need for people to meet and exchange ideas about Buddhism.
In November 2543 (2000), Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, together with
the Nenbutsushu Buddhist Sect of Japan, co-hosted the Second World Buddhist Propagation
Conference (known as the Buddhist Summit) at Buddhamonthon, Nakhon Pathom. During
this event, the World Buddhist Conference, a conference of Asian senior monks was founded.
In June 2547(2004), Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya was appointed by the Sangha Supreme
Council to be the coordinator and organize a series of events at UN Headquarters in New York
to celebrate the International Recognition of the Day of Vesak.
In February 2547 (2004), Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, in conjunction with
the United Nations, held the Asia-Pacifi c Regional Summit (World Youth Peace Summit) at
the United Nations Convention Center, Bangkok.
Website :http://www.wyps.org/events_thailand.php
On May 25th, 2547 (2004), Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, supported by
the government and the Sangha Supreme Council of Thailand, held the World Buddhist Leaders
Conference on International Recognition of the Day of Vesak at Buddhamonthon, Nakhon Pathom
and the United Nations Convention Center, Bangkok.
Between the 16th - 20th of July, 2547 (2004) Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University
held the International Conference on Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism at Buddhamonthon,
Nakhon Pathom.
Website :http://www.vesakday.mcu.ac.th/vesak47
Between the 18th - 20th of May 2548 (2005), Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University,
together with The government and Sangha Supreme Council of Thailand, organized the Second
International Buddhist Conference on the United Nations Day of Vesak. The conference was
held at Buddhamonthon, Nakhon Pathom and the United Nations Convention Center, Bangkok.
On the 7th- 10th May 2549 (2006), Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, supported by
the government and Sangha Supreme Council of Thailand organized the Third International
Buddhist Conference on the United Nations Day of Vesak at Buddhamonthon, Nakhon Pathom and
the United Nations Convention Center, Bangkok.
Now.
Now from 26th- 29th May 2550 (2007), Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, supported
by the government and Sangha Supreme Council of Thailand, organize the Fourth International
Buddhist Conference on the United Nations Day of Vesak at Buddhamonthon, Nakhon Pathom and
the United Nations Convention Center, Bangkok.
The United Nations Day of Vesak Celebrations 2008
Between 13th- 17th May 2008, Ven. Prof. Dr. Phra Dharmakosajarn, MCUs Rector, attend
the United Nations Day of Vesak Celebrations 2008 hosted by the Social Republic of Vietnam.
The conference emphasizes Buddhist Ethics of Building a Just, Democratic and Civilized Society.
The United Nations Day of Vesak Celebrations 2008, Thailand On 18th May 2008,
Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, in conjunction with the Supreme Sangha Council and
the Royal Thai Government, hold the United Nations Day of Vesak Celebrations 2008 at UNCC,
Bangkok, Thailand.
International Buddhist Conference on the United Nations Day of Vesak 2552/2009
International Buddhist Conference on the United Nations Day of Vesak At the Buddhamonthon
Auditorium, Buddhamonthon, Nakhon Pathom, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University,
Main Campus, Wang Noi, Ayutthaya and United Nations Conference Centre, Bangkok, Thailand
4-6 May 2552/2009
Celebration of UNs Day of Vesak
From 23-25 May B.E. 2553/C.E. 2010, the committee of the International Council of the United
Nations Day of Vesak (ICUNDV) and Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University had organized
the seventh international conference on the them of Global Recovery-the Buddhist Perspectives
at three venues: Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Main Campus, Wang Noi, Ayutthaya,
the United Nations Conference Hall, Bangkok, and Buddhamonthon, Nakhonpathom, Thailand.
International Buddhist Conference on the United Nations Day of Vesak At the Buddhamonthon Conference Hall , Buddhamonthon, Nakhon Pathom, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Main Campus, Wang Noi, Ayutthaya and United Nations Conference Centre, Bangkok, The Kingdom of Thailand 23-25 May 2553/2010 Participants : 5,000 Buddhist leaders, scholars, delegates and observers from all over the world are expected to attend the conference. Website :http://www.mcu.ac.th/vesak2010/vesak2010.jpg
International Buddhist Conference on the United Nations Day of Vesak At the Buddhamonthon Conference Hall , Buddhamonthon, Nakhon Pathom, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Main Campus, Wang Noi, Ayutthaya and United Nations Conference Centre, Bangkok, The Kingdom of Thailand 12-14 May 2011/2554Participants : 5,000 Buddhist leaders, scholars, delegates and observers from all over the world are expected to attend the conference. Website :http://www.undv.org/vesak2011/en/
International Buddhist Conference on the United Nations Day of Vesak For Buddhajayanti: The Celebration of 2600 Years of the Buddha's Enlightenment At the Buddhamonthon Conference Hall , Buddhamonthon, Nakhon Pathom, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Main Campus, Wang Noi, Ayutthaya and United Nations Conference Centre, Bangkok, The Kingdom of Thailand 31 May - 2 June 2012/2555Participants : 5,000 Buddhist leaders, scholars, delegates and observers from all over the world are expected to attend the conference. Website :http://www.undv.org/vesak2012/en/
MCUs Next Step
Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University aims to be the leading center of Buddhist education and to cooperate with other organizations and institutes to promote Buddhist education.