Samdech chuon nath biography sample

Cambodian monk, author, composer and poet

In this Cambodian name, the surname is Chuon. In accordance with Cambodian custom, this person should be referred to by the given name, Nath.

Chuon Nath (Khmer: ជួន ណាត; 11 March – 25 September ) was a Cambodian monk and the late Gana MahanikayaSupreme Patriarch of Cambodia.

Amongst his achievements is his effort in conservation of the Khmer language in the form of the Khmer dictionary. His protection of Khmer identity and history in the form of the national anthem, "Nokor Reach" and "Pongsavotar Khmer" were also among his contributions to the country.

His ashes were interred at Wat Ounalom in Phnom Penh.

Chuon Nath (11 March –25 September ) was a Cambodian monk and the late Kana Mahanikaya Supreme Patriarch of Cambodia.

Chuon Nath (11 March –25 September ) was a Cambodian monk and the late Kana Mahanikaya Supreme Patriarch of Cambodia.

Samdech Chuon Nath.

Chuon Nath (Khmer: ជួន ណាត; 11 March – 25 September ) was a Cambodian monk and the late Gana Mahanikaya Supreme Patriarch of Cambodia.

A son of farmers, Nath was ordained bhikkhu in , later pursuing his studies in Pali and Sanskrit languages.

Samdech Chuon Nath or Supreme Patriarch Chuon Nath is very well-known in Cambodian society for his deep knowledge in Khmer language, Buddhism and modernity.

His full honorary title is Samdech Sangha Rāja Jhotañāno Chuon Nath (Khmer: សម្តេចព្រះសង្ឃរាជ ជួន ណាត ជោតញ្ញាណោ)

Early life and education

Nath was born in Kampong Speu Province to a family of farmers.

At the age of 12, Nath was brought to the temple to learn, as was typical for Khmer boys at the time. He be