Compassion In Buddhism And Puranas

Name: Rev. Phra Soonthorndham mathada Personal Background: Rev. Phra Soonthorndhammathada was born on 1.12.1934 in Phonphisai District, Nongkhai Province, Thailand, He has been a dedicated monk since June 1948. Education: 1962: B.A. in Philosophy and Religions from Mahamakut Educational Council, the Buddhist University of Thailand. 1968: M.A. in Philosophy from Banaras Hindu University, India. 1994:  Ph.D. in Sanskrit from Calcutta University, India. Present Position: The abbot of Wat Srisaket, Nongkhai; The Director of the secondary school of the Buddhist monks and novices in Wat Srisaket, Nongkhai; The Vice-Sankha Governor of Nongkhai, supervising education of the monks and novices in the Province. The President of the Educational Supervisors in the Northeastern Thailand.