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Buddhist Institute (Cambodia)

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The Buddhist Institute is the principal Buddhist institution of the government of Cambodia. 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.[1] The current director is Mr Nguon Van Chanthy. Its primary facilities are located in Phnom Penh.[2]

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References

  1. ^ Marston, John Amos (2004). History, Buddhism, and new religious movements in Cambodia. University of Hawaii Press. p. 76. ISBN 0824828682. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ Buddhist Institute, About


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