The Mahamakut Buddhist University, Lanna Campus, is located within the grounds of Wat Chedi Luang. As you enter Wat Chedi Luang from the main entrance, the campus is located on your right.
The Mahamakut Buddhist University was founded by King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) in 1893 as the Mahamakut Royal Academy. In 1945, it was inaugurated as the first Buddhist University in Thailand, and catered for Buddhist monks and novices. While its main campus is in Bangkok, the university has its Chiang Mai campus within the grounds of Wat Chedi Luang. It is the northern campus of the monks of the Thammayut sect, a sect founded by King Mongkut (Rama IV).
Mahamakut Buddhist University, Lanna Campus
(24 October 2006)
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The Mahamakut Buddhist University was founded by King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) in 1893 as the Mahamakut Royal Academy. In 1945, it was inaugurated as the first Buddhist University in Thailand, and catered for Buddhist monks and novices. While its main campus is in Bangkok, the university has its Chiang Mai campus within the grounds of Wat Chedi Luang. It is the northern campus of the monks of the Thammayut sect, a sect founded by King Mongkut (Rama IV).
Mahamakut Buddhist University, Lanna Campus (24 October 2006)
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