Mahachulalongkornraj University Honors Founder's Legacy
Mahachulalongkornraj University held its annual Founder's Day ceremony in Ayutthaya, honoring its founders through Buddhist rites, awards, and an exhibition celebrating their legacy and educational vision.
Mahachulalongkornraj University recently held its annual Founder's Day commemoration at the university's assembly hall in Ayutthaya province, presided over by Phra Phrom Bundith, deputy rector of the university council. The ceremony was attended by university leadership, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and Buddhist practitioners, all gathered to express gratitude for the founders' role in establishing and developing the institution's educational mission.
During the event, Buddhist rites honoring the late founders were conducted, and awards were presented to those who have made significant contributions to the university. An exhibition showcasing the founders' histories, achievements, and legacies was also displayed to help current members of the university community understand and appreciate the institutional values they inherited.
Phra Thep Watchai Sarabandith, the university's vice rector for planning and development, explained that Founder's Day is not merely a day of remembrance but an opportunity for the entire university community to reflect on the foundational ideals and values established by their predecessors. He emphasized that the university's current success is built upon the dedication and vision of its founders, and that the responsibility of the present generation is to carry forward, build upon, and develop the institution while adapting to global changes while remaining grounded in Buddhist principles, ethics, and good governance.
Founder's Day is an important annual tradition at Mahachulalongkornraj University, designed to instill the virtue of gratitude, foster awareness of the founders' ideals, and strengthen the commitment of the entire university community to advancing the institution based on Buddhist teachings, moral values, and excellence in management. The university aims to create lasting benefits for Buddhism, the nation, and the global community.