Buddhist Institute, Cambodia
The Buudhist Institute in Phnom Penh
The Buddhist Institute is the principal Buddhist institution of the government of Cambodia.
The current director is Nguon Van Chanthy. Its primary facilities are located in Phnom Penh.[1]
History
It was founded on May 12, 1930 by King Sisowath Monivong of Cambodia, King Sisavong Vong of Laos, the Governor General of Indochina Pierre Pasquier and head of the École française d'Extrême-Orient, George Coedes.[2]
Organization
- Administrative Department
- Tripitaka Commission
- Mores and Customs Commission
- Library
- Bookstore
See also
References
- ↑ Buddhist Institute, About
- ↑ Marston, John Amos; Elizabeth Guthrie (2004). History, Buddhism, and new religious movements in Cambodia. University of Hawaii Press. p. 76. ISBN 0-8248-2868-2.
External links
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