History of Wat Thampathip Temple, Republic of France
The starting point of the temple begin in the year 1999 by the leadership of Phra Maha Kriengkrai, Theerasikorn, Ph.D. together with the faith of Buddhists in the Republic of France and the European continent have established Buddhist associations. Association Internationale Thai des Bouddhistes en France, AITBF with the objective to propagate and uphold Buddhism as a major religion by Not separating language and ethnicity for the benefit of Buddhists and all the world.
Subsequently on 25 January 2000, the Buddhist International Association of Thailand of the Republic of France was officially recognized as a legal charitable organization (Préfecture de la Seine-et-Marne) and received the name which announcement as Buddhist Association of Thailand International Of the French Republic (AITBF) officially on February 16 of the same year.
The initial to operation is Phra Maha Kriengkrai Theerasikan Ph.D. with all Buddhists in the French Republic and the European Union Held a ceremony for the merit-making ceremony on December 5, 1999 to celebrate the King’s birthday. On the occasion of the 80th birthday of His Majesty King with the objective of establishing an initial fund for the purchase of land for the construction of the Temple. Which is a center for propagation Buddhism in France and be the center of the minds of Buddhists for all nationalities. In that event at the factor was 320,504 francs (three hundred and twenty thousand Five hundred and four francs) and bought the Château de Lugny, No. 243 Rue des Marronniers, Moissy-Cramayel with a total area of about 50 acres (5 hectares 81 ares et 83 centiares) which consists of a castle. The castle built in around the middle of the 17th century and another 5 buildings in the Moorie-Kramayal Forest Park which is far from Paris about 50 kilometers.
After successfully providing the space for preparation of the temple. In year 2000 Phra Maha Kriengkrai Theerasikorn, Ph.D. 9, invited the faculty of Dhamma, Dhammayut. Those who have the will and determination to have a passion to travel for the benefit of many people and to support the world. Travel to France and join as an important force together with the Buddhist faith group in the Republic of France and Europe which play an important role in improving Senasana and established Tham Phathip Temple up until success by adhering to the principles and concepts of Buddhist missionary work Regardless of any country, any language but taking into account the benefits of happiness on Buddhists and the world is important.
In the year 2000, the Thai Sangha led by Maha Sangha Association Resolved to acknowledge the establishment of the Thammathip Temple formally and appoint Phra Maha Kriengkrai Theerasikan, Ph.D. is the abbot of the Dharma Pathip Temple, and with the faithful power of Buddhists, all those who have continued to be strong throughout the past 9 years have made Buddhism in Europe permanently established. Together Sacred ceremony Buried with a pin and celebrated the temple on 4 June 2006.
Phra Maha Kriengkrai Theerasikan, Ph.D. 9 together with the monks of the Dhamma Diplomacy, Thammasat Temple can build a temple that is successful and prosperous in both religious and evangelistic missions Because of faith, helping to promote and sacrifice. From all Buddhists from Thai, Lao, Chinese, Cambodian, Vietnamese, French and from the European Union. The 10th Mission of Buddhism Sangha and Dhamma is still in progress by joining together with the group of believers in all groups without restrictions in both language and ethnicity.
“We will build the spirit of life. By creating a good future. With hope and encouragement. Do not destroy the past. Do not take the present to destroy the future. Forget the past and create the future with our own hope and encouragement.” as the Monk of Wat Thammapathip Temple said.
Wat Thammapathip Temple located at 243 rue des Marronniers, 77550 Moissy-Cramayel, France. This temple every day from 8.00 am – 10.00 pm. Website is http://www.watthaiparis.org.
