# List of Buddhist sanghas and governing bodies

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 | Headquarters |
| Sangha Bhikkhu Mahasabha |
| Sangha Bhikkhu Mahasabha | Ven. Dr. Gyanashree Mahathero, 13th Sangharaja of Bangladesh | 2020–present | Chattogram |
| Sangha Bhikkhu Mahasabha | Ven. Saramedha Mahathero, 1st Sangharaja of Bangladesh | 1801-1882 | Chattogram |
| Sangha Bhikkhu Mahasabha | Ven. Purnachar Chandramohan Mahathero, 2nd Sangharaja of Bangladesh | 1837–1907 | Chattogram |
| Sangha Bhikkhu Mahasabha | Ven. Gyanalankar Mahathero, 3rd Sangharaja of Bangladesh | 1838–1927 | Chattogram |
| Sangha Bhikkhu Mahasabha | Ven. Baragyan Mahathero, 4th Sangharaja of Bangladesh | 1867–1936 | Chattogram |
| Sangha Bhikkhu Mahasabha | Ven. Tejabanta Mahathero, 5th Sangharaja of Bangladesh | 1868–1942 | Chattogram |
| Sangha Bhikkhu Mahasabha | Ven. Dharmananda Mahathero, 6th Sangharaja of Bangladesh | 1873–1957 | Chattogram |
| Sangha Bhikkhu Mahasabha | Ven. Abhoytissa Mahathero, 7th Sangharaja of Bangladesh | 1884–1974 | Chattogram |
| Sangha Bhikkhu Mahasabha | Ven. Shilankar Mahathero, 8th Sangharaja of Bangladesh | 1900–2000 | Chattogram |
| Sangha Bhikkhu Mahasabha | Ven. Nagasen Mahathero, 9th Sangharaja of Bangladesh | 1908–1992 | Chattogram |
| Sangha Bhikkhu Mahasabha | Ven. Jyotipal Mahathero, 10th Sangharaja of Bangladesh | 1914–2001 | Chattogram |
| Sangha Bhikkhu Mahasabha | Ven. Shasanashree Mahathero, 11th Sangharaja of Bangladesh | 1921–2003 | Chattogram |
| Sangha Bhikkhu Mahasabha | Ven. Dr. Dharmasen Mahathero, 12th Sangharaja of Bangladesh | 1928–2020 | Chattogram |
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## Sanghas of Cambodia

The Supreme Sangha of Cambodia :
| Sangha | Supreme Sangharaja of Cambodia | Term of Office | Headquarters |
| Supreme Sangha of Cambodia | Supreme Sangharaja Tep Vong | 2006–present | Phnom Penh |
| Cambodian Nikayas | Cambodian Patriarchs | Term of Office | Headquarters |
| Maha Nikaya | Patriarch Non Nget | 2006–present | Phnom Penh |
| Dhammayuttika Nikaya | Patriarch Bour Kry | 1991–present | Phnom Penh |

## Sanghas of Myanmar

Supreme Sangha Maha Nayaka Council of Myanmar :
| Sangha | The fifth head of State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee of Myanmar | Term of Office | Headquarters |
| Sangharaja of Thudhamma Nikaya | Sayadaw Phyagyi Candimābhivaṃsa | 9 March 2024 - present | Yangon |
| Nikaya of Myanmar | Thathanapaing of Shwekyin Nikaya | Term of Office | Headquarters |
| Sangharaja of Shwekyin Nikaya | Sayadaw Phyagyi Sitagu Sayadaw | 2015 - present | Mandalay |
| Vice Sangharaja of Shwekyin Nikaya | Sayadaw Phyagyi Ashin Nandamalabhivamsa | 2018 - present | Mandalay |
| Nikaya of Myanmar | Thathanapaing of Muladvara Nikaya | Term of Office | Headquarters |
| Sangharaja of Muladvara Nikaya | Sayadaw Phyagyi Ashin Citrañana (Kamma Sayadaw) | 2019 - present | Kamma |

## Sangha of Laos

Lao United Buddhists Association :
| Sangha of Laos | Sangha President of Laos | Term of Office | Headquarters |
| Sangha 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 Thailand | Amborn Prasatthapong | 2017–present | Bangkok |
| Supreme Sangha of Thailand | Charoen Khachawat | 1989–2013 | Bangkok |
| Supreme Sangha of Thailand | Vasana Nilprapha | 1973–1988 | Bangkok |
| Supreme Sangha of Thailand | Pun Sukcharoen | 1972–1973 | Bangkok |
| Supreme Sangha of Thailand | Chuan Sirisom | 1965–1971 | Bangkok |
| Supreme Sangha of Thailand | Somdet Phra Ariyavangsagatayana (Yoo) | 1963–1966 | Bangkok |
| Supreme Sangha of Thailand | Somdet Phra Ariyavangsagatayana (Plod Ketuthat) | 1960–1963 | Bangkok |
| Supreme Sangha of Thailand | Somdet Phra Luang Vajirayanavangsa (Momrajavong Chuen Nobbavong) | 1945–1958 | Bangkok |
| Supreme Sangha of Thailand | Somdet Phra Ariyavangsagatayana (Phae) | 1938–1944 | Bangkok |
| Supreme Sangha of Thailand | Somdet Kromma Luang Jinavorn Sirivaddhana (Prince Bhujong Jombhunuj) | 1921–1937 | Bangkok |
| Supreme Sangha of Thailand | Somdet Phramahasamanachao Kromphraya Vajirananavarorasa (Prince Manusyanag Manob) | 1910–1921 | Bangkok |
| Supreme Sangha of Thailand | Somdet Phra Ariyavangsagatayana (Sa Pussadeva) | 1893–1899 | Bangkok |
| Supreme Sangha of Thailand | Somdet Krom Phraya Pavares Variyalongkorn (Prince Rurk) | 1853–1892 | Bangkok |
| Supreme Sangha of Thailand | Somdet Kromma Phra Paramanuchitchinorot (Prince Vasugri) | 1851–1853 | Bangkok |
| Supreme Sangha of Thailand | Somdet Phra Ariyavangsayana (Nag) | 1843–1849 | Bangkok |
| Supreme Sangha of Thailand | Somdet Phra Ariyavangsayana (Don) | 1822–1842 | Bangkok |
| Supreme Sangha of Thailand | Somdet Phra Ariyavangsayana (Suk) | 1820–1822 | Bangkok |
| Supreme Sangha of Thailand | Somdet Phra Ariyavangsayana (Mee) | 1816–1819 | Bangkok |
| Supreme Sangha of Thailand | Somdet Phra Ariyavangsayana (Suk) | 1794–1816 | Bangkok |
| Supreme Sangha of Thailand | Somdet Phra Ariyavangsayana (Sri) | 1782–1794 | Bangkok |

## Sangha of Vietnam

Buddhist Sangha of Vietnam :
| Sangha of Vietnam | Sangharaja of Vietnam | Term of Office | Headquarters |
| Sangha of Vietnam | Sangharaja Thích Trí Quảng | 2022–present | Hanoi |
Unified Buddhist Sangha of Vietnam :
| Unified Sangha of Vietnam | Unified Sangharaja of Vietnam | Term of Office | Headquarters |
| Sangha of Vietnam | Sangharaja Thích Quảng Độ | 2008–2020 | Ho Chi Minh City and Binh Dinh |
| Sangha of Vietnam | Sangharaja Thích Huyền Quang | 2003–2008 | Ho Chi Minh City and Binh Dinh |
| Sangha of Vietnam | Sangharaja Thích Đôn Hậu | 1979–1991 | Ho Chi Minh City and Binh Dinh |
| Sangha of Vietnam | Sangharaja Thích Giác Nhiên | 1973–1979 | Ho Chi Minh City and Binh Dinh |
| Sangha of Vietnam | Sangharaja Thích Tịnh Khiết | 1964–1973 | Ho Chi Minh City and Binh Dinh |