This is a growing List of Buddhist Sanghas and Governing Bodies. A sangharaja or patriarch is the senior monk of a Buddhist Sangha. A supreme sangharaja is the head of more than one Buddhist order.
Sanghas of Bangladesh
Bangladesh Sangharaj Bhikkhu Mahasabha (The Supreme Sangha Council of Bangladesh) Sangha Sangharaja of Bhikkhu Mahasabha Term of Office HeadquartersSangha Bhikkhu MahasabhaVen. Dr. Gyanashree Mahathero, 13th Sangharaja of Bangladesh2020–present ChattogramVen. Saramedha Mahathero, 1st Sangharaja of Bangladesh1801-1882Ven. Purnachar Chandramohan Mahathero, 2nd Sangharaja of Bangladesh1837–1907Ven. Gyanalankar Mahathero, 3rd Sangharaja of Bangladesh1838–1927Ven. Baragyan Mahathero, 4th Sangharaja of Bangladesh1867–1936Ven. Tejabanta Mahathero, 5th Sangharaja of Bangladesh1868–1942Ven. Dharmananda Mahathero, 6th Sangharaja of Bangladesh1873–1957Ven. Abhoytissa Mahathero, 7th Sangharaja of Bangladesh1884–1974Ven. Shilankar Mahathero, 8th Sangharaja of Bangladesh1900–2000Ven. Nagasen Mahathero, 9th Sangharaja of Bangladesh1908–1992Ven. Jyotipal Mahathero, 10th Sangharaja of Bangladesh1914–2001Ven. Shasanashree Mahathero, 11th Sangharaja of Bangladesh1921–2003Ven. Dr. Dharmasen Mahathero, 12th Sangharaja of Bangladesh1928–2020
Sanghas of Canada - Vesak in Ottawa Connects the World
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Sanghas of Cambodia
The Supreme Sangha of Cambodia Sangha Supreme Sangharaja of Cambodia Term of Office HeadquartersSupreme Sangha of Cambodia Supreme Sangharaja Tep Vong 2006–presentPhnom Penh Cambodian Nikayas Cambodian Patriarchs Term of Office HeadquartersMaha NikayaPatriarch Non NgetBuddhist Head Becomes Great Supreme Patriarch http://www.cambodiadaily.com/archives/buddhist-head-becomes-great-supreme-patriarch-54242/ 2006–presentPhnom PenhDhammayuttika NikayaPatriarch Bour Kry1991–present Phnom Penh
Sanghas of Myanmar Historical Thathanabaing#List of Mahasamgharaja Thathanabaings Thathanabaing#List of chairmen of the State Samgha Maha Nayaka Committee Thathanabaing#List of Ganadhipati Thathanabaings
Incumbent Chair of the State Saṃgha Mahā Nāyaka CommitteeCommitteeTitle Holder Term of Office Headquarters 9th State Saṃgha Mahā Nāyaka Committee 5th Chairman of State Saṃgha Mahā Nāyaka Committee Thanlyin Mingyaung Sayadaw Bhaddanta Candimābhivaṃsa 9 March 2024 - present Yangon See State Samgha Maha Nayaka Committee#State Saṃgha Mahā Nāyaka Committee, 9th (2025-present) for Vice-chairmen, Secretary, Associate Secretaries, and Members.Gaṇādhipati (Head of Sect) https://www.dra.gov.mm/religious-affairs/the-nine-major-sects-of-monksGaṇa (Sect)Title Holder Term of Office HeadquartersSudhammā Sect (-) Mahā Saṃgharājā Thathanabaing Sayadaw vacant (Chairman of SSMNC is regarded as the Gaṇādhipati of Sudhammā Sect) 5th Chairman of State Saṃgha Mahā Nāyaka Committee Thanlyin Mingyaung Sayadaw Bhaddanta Candimābhivaṃsa 9 March 2024 - present YangonShwegyin Nikāya Sect 16th Shwegyin Thathanabaing, Shwegyin Nikāyādhipati Ukkaṭṭha Mahā Nāyaka Dhamma Senāpati Sitagu Sayadaw Bhaddanta Ñāṇissara 21 March 2023 - present MandalayAssociate Shwegyin Thathanabaing, Shwegyin Nikāya Upa Ukkaṭṭha Mahā Nāyaka Rector Sayadaw Bhaddanta Nandamālābhivaṃsa 2018 - present MandalayDhammānudhamma Mahādvāra Nikāya Sect 16th Mahādvāra Sect Thathanabaing Saṃgharāja Gaṇādhipati Dhamma Senāpati Mahā Nāyaka Guru Bhaddanta Varasāmi Letpadan Vice Thathanabaing Mahā Nāyaka Dhamma Senāpati Bhaddanta Pañāvanta HinthadaDhammavinayānuloma Mūladvāra Nikāya Sect Mūladvāra Thathanabaing Kamma Sayadaw Bhaddanta Citrañana 2019 - present KammaA-nauk-chaung Dvāra SectVeḷuvanna Nikāya Sect 15th Gaṇādhipati Thathanabaing Paṇḍitāyonkyaungdaik Sayadaw Baddanta Paññinda 5 May 2024 - present ThatonCatubhummika Mahāsatipaṭṭhāna Hnget-twin Sect 10th Gaṇādhipati Maymyo Sayadaw Bhaddanta VijayaGaṇavimut Kudo SectDhammayutti Nikāya Mahā Yin Sect
Sangha of Laos
Lao United Buddhists Association Sangha of Laos Sangha President of Laos Term of Office HeadquartersSangha of Laos Sangha President Vichit Singalat Vientiane
Sanghas of Thailand
Supreme Sangha Council of Thailand Sangha Supreme Sangharaja of Thailand Term of Office Headquarters Supreme Sangha of ThailandAmborn Prasatthapong2017–present BangkokCharoen KhachawatSangharaja http://www.tutorgigpedia.com/Sangharaja_es.html1989–2013Vasana Nilprapha1973–1988Pun Sukcharoen1972–1973Chuan Sirisom1965–1971Somdet Phra Ariyavangsagatayana (Yoo)1963–1966Somdet Phra Ariyavangsagatayana (Plod Ketuthat) 1960–1963Somdet Phra Luang Vajirayanavangsa (Momrajavong Chuen Nobbavong)1945–1958Somdet Phra Ariyavangsagatayana (Phae)1938–1944Somdet Kromma Luang Jinavorn Sirivaddhana (Prince Bhujong Jombhunuj)1921–1937Somdet Phramahasamanachao Kromphraya Vajirananavarorasa (Prince Manusyanag Manob)1910–1921Somdet Phra Ariyavangsagatayana (Sa Pussadeva)1893–1899Somdet Krom Phraya Pavares Variyalongkorn (Prince Rurk)1853–1892Somdet Kromma Phra Paramanuchitchinorot (Prince Vasugri)1851–1853Somdet Phra Ariyavangsayana (Nag)1843–1849Somdet Phra Ariyavangsayana (Don)1822–1842Somdet Phra Ariyavangsayana (Suk)1820–1822Somdet Phra Ariyavangsayana (Mee)1816–1819Somdet Phra Ariyavangsayana (Suk)1794–1816Somdet Phra Ariyavangsayana (Sri)1782–1794
Sangha of Vietnam
Buddhist Sangha of Vietnam Sangha of Vietnam Sangharaja of Vietnam Term of Office HeadquartersSangha of Vietnam Sangharaja Thích Trí Quảng Buddhism contributes to national unity http://www.vietnambreakingnews.com/2014/01/buddhism-contributes-to-national-unity/#.U0osjoJz8Xw2022–presentHanoi
Unified Buddhist Sangha of Vietnam Unified Sangha of Vietnam Unified Sangharaja of Vietnam Term of Office Headquarters Sangha of Vietnam Sangharaja Thích Quảng Độ2008–2020 Ho Chi Minh City and Binh DinhSangharaja Thích Huyền Quang2003–2008Sangharaja Thích Đôn Hậu 1979–1991Sangharaja Thích Giác Nhiên1973–1979Sangharaja Thích Tịnh Khiết1964–1973
See also Supreme Patriarch of Thailand Supreme Patriarch of Cambodia
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