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Ordination Hall Project
Wat Thai Buddharam Brisbane Australia
Principles and Rationale
Wat Thai Buddharam Inc. is the first temple in Brisbane Queensland, was established by Phrathamkunaporn former Governor of the Ecclesiastical Province of Kanchanaburi, together with associate monks from Thailand. The dwelling is situated on 10 acres of an area on 1 Paradise Rd. Forestdale. In January 24, 1991 was registered as incorporation of an Association. Currently, this monastery is leading by the highest grade of Pali 9 -graduated (while was a novice) Venerable Chonlatish Apichanyoo as the abbot and president in company with other four missionary monks.
In 2010 was an auspicious year of success since this temple was first established, so that Phrasophonkanchanaporn Chief of the Ecclesiastical District of Muang, Kanchanaburi, Advisory Chair of Wat Thai Buddharam Inc. and Broad of Director and committee has agreed to celebrated15th Anniversary. Meanwhile, it was our great privilege when Somdejphramaharachamankalajarn, Chief Superintendent Northern Ecclesiastical Supra- Region, the abbot and president of Wat Paknampasricharoen Bangkok, Governor committee of the Buddhist Association has consecrated the Foundation Stone of the Uposatha hall and presented to Phrasophonkanchanaporn to bring over for the ceremony. Phrathepsuwanmolee Governor of the Ecclesiastical Province of Supunburi acting as the Chair of Sangha sector, and his Excellency Dr. Kriangsak Kittichaiseree the ambassador of Thai embassy Canberra acting as Chair of laity sector have officially laid the Foundation Stone on the site where the Uposatha Hall will be built. The Lay Buddhist in Brisbane and surrounding area has joined the ceremony.
In the Buddhism way of believing, Uposatha hall is the most important Buddhist religious site. It said that the temple neither without Uposatha hall nor with Uposatha hall but do not conduct consecrate ceremony for boundary established by the Sangha, it restrains a measure of the completion to that temple. To this regard, the Board of Director and the committee have come to the conclusion that we have to undertake the construction of the Uposatha hall as soon as possible. This hall will be of great benefit to the Thai and Australian Buddhist laypeople that would like to ordain as the Buddhist monk as well of study and observe the Dhamma of the Buddha.
This magnificent Uposatha hall has a unique Thai architecture symbol of the modern Ratanakosin era (commenced in period of King Rama I). The style of the building is indicative of the philosophy of Buddhist teaching concept. It demonstrates the nature of solitude and peace, which is representing the wisdom and path of restraining of suffer.
  
Objective
- To conduct the Buddhist religious ritual such as the Ordination and Kathina (Robe Offering) ceremony.
- To honor of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej (King Rama IX)
- To promote the characteristic symbol of Thai architecture and art in foreign country.
- To presenting as Buddhist permanent structure.
- The site for observance of Buddhist religion and Thai art & culture.
  
Outcome of obtaining
- To its magnificent symbolic of modern Thai Ratanakosin era demonstrate a measure of the prosperity of Buddhism and its propagation in the era of King Rama IX as well as reflecting the faith of Buddhist laypeople oversea.
- Place of the Buddhism and Dhamma observance to the Thais and other people from diverse nation and culture who live in Brisbane, other region and the visitor from oversea.
- The site for the monks administers the Sangha legislation practice. In particular, the ordination is open to both Thai and Australian Buddhist devotee and young generation who would like to enter into the Buddhist monkhood.
- The venue to promote Thai culture and tradition, which will lead to unity of Thais who reside in Australia. And also disseminate Thai culture to Australian and the foreigner.
- Is one of the major tourist attractions in Logan City by its attractive art and magnificent design of modern Thai Ratanakosin. In the meantime will be use as Buddhist and Thai culture observation center to general public and student.
Nature of the project
The expenditure of this project including the major construction, art and regular painting, landscape architecture, hiring cost of machine and facilities operating including risk protection equipment as required by state legislation. A preliminary estimate is 50 million Baht (approximate AUS $ 2million). Hence, the campaign to raise fund for the construction has been ongoing since early in the year both in Australia and Thailand. Expectation time is 2 years or more in funding prior the commencing of the construction.
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