The 90th of Luangta Chi

2.1  To pay respect to Phra Rajamongkolrangsi (Luangta Chi) who is the role model of Buddhist missionary monks abroad on the auspicious celebration of his 90th birthday anniversary
2.2  To celebrate the 4th decade (40th anniversary) of the establishment of Wat Thai Washington, D.C. (1974-2014)
2.3  To honor the monks and laypeople who devote their lives for Buddhist work in the U.S.A.
2.4  To raise funds for the construction cost of “Luangta Chi’s 88 Years Building”, which is the monks’ residence, school, research and promotional center for Buddhism and a place to display Phra Rajamongkolrangsi (Luangta Chi)’s work
2.5  To promote Buddhist education and practice including Thai culture internationally

3.1 Meeting of Wat Thai Washington, D.C.’s Board of Directors to appoint the preparation teams for both monks and laypeople
3.2 Appoint an organizing team comprising laypeople of Wat Thai Washington, D.C., members of the Secretary of the Council of the Thai Bhikkhus in U.S.A., Board of Directors of Wat Thai Washington, D.C., and worshippers of Phra Rajamongkolrangsi to help plan, administer and organize the projects
3.3 Organize meditation courses, Dhamma teaching, Dhamma talk to celebrate Dhamma. Host merit-making ceremonies to celebrate Phra Rajamongkolrangsi’s 90th birthday and Wat Thai Washington, D.C.’s 4th decade
3.4 Publish 5 souvenir books
3.4.1 “Luangta Chi’s Dhamma Treasure: Kru See, Luangta Sawn” 1,000 copies published by the Board of Directors and fellow students
3.4.2 “Wat Thai Washington, D.C.’s 40 Years of History and Accomplishments” 2,000 copies published by the Board of Directors and fellow students
3.4.3 “Luangta Chi’s Autobiography” (Thai version) 1,000 copies published by the Board of Directors and fellow students
3.4.4 “Dhamma for Life by Luangta Chi” 1,000 copies published by the Board of Directors and fellow students
3.4.5 “Vipassana” (English version) 1,000 copies published by Khun Sivimol Ramkomut and fellow students
3.5 Create a website www.luangtachi.org and Luangta Chi’s online library to provide the information about his biography and records
3.5.1 Luangta Chi’s Dhamma teaching voice recordings
3.5.2 Translated chanting recordings
3.5.3 Photos of Luangta Chi’s life
3.5.4 Photos of Wat Thai Washington, D.C.’s history and activities
3.5.5 Videos of Luangta Chi’s Dhamma teaching
3.6 Exhibit of Luangta Chi’s work
3.7 Promote the events through the temple’s website, Facebook, magazines, newspapers and cable TVs throughout the years of 2014-2015 to encourage participation, donation and sponsorship of various activities

4.1 In collaboration with IBC, Wat Thai Washington, D.C. will organize the International Vesak Day on May 17, 2015
4.2 Dhamma Celebration Meditation Courses on June 3-5, 2015
4.3 Wat Thai Washington, D.C.’s 40 Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, June 6, 2015
4.4 Phra Rajamongkolrangsi’s 90th Birthday Celebration on Sunday, June 7, 2015
4.5 Other activities at Wat Thai Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

5.1 Board of Directors and missionary monks of Wat Thai Washington, D.C.
5.2 The Council of the Thai Bhikkhus in U.S.A and Wat Thai Washington, D.C.’s missionary monks and laypeople
5.3 Organizations, associations, communities and Phra Rajamongkolrangsi’s worshippers

The budget is categorized into: 6.1 Event organization
6.1.1 Offerings to the 10 venerable monks (US$1,000 each)
6.1.2 Offerings to the participating 259 monks (US$200 each)
6.1.3 Offerings and transportation costs for the Chairman of the Ceremony and the preaching monks (US$2,000 each for 2 monks)
6.1.4 Rental cars for transportation of monks during the events
6.1.5 Souvenirs and flowers for event decoration
6.1.6 Food and beverage
6.1.7 Coordinating expenses
6.1.8 Printed and exhibition material
6.1.9 Hotel accommodation for guests
6.2 Five souvenir book publications
6.3 Sources of income
6.3.1 90 Pha Pa for Luangta Chi’s 90th birthday anniversary (US$999 each)
6.3.2 Donation from laypeople

7.1 Fellow students and worshippers are given the opportunity to show respect and gratitude and making merits for Phra Rajamongkolrangsi (Luangta Chi)
7.2 To honor Luangta Chi as a great benevolent monk and a role model of missionary monks abroad
7.3 To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Wat Thai Washington, D.C. and to honor those who help established it
7.4 To promote the Buddha’s Dhamma, with fellow students using Dhamma and Phra Rajamongkolrangsi’s teaching in their daily life

8.1 Wat Thai Washington, D.C. 13440 Layhill Road, Silver Spring, MD 20906 Tel. (301) 871-8660 and (301) 871-8661 Web sites: www.watthaidc.org, www.luangtachi.org Email: watthaidc@hotmail.com, watthaidc2013@gmail.com Facebook: watthaidc2013@gmail.com
8.2 Thailand’s Contact: Phra Kru Pariyattidhammabhirama (Dr. Phra Maha Taweepong), Wat Pa Wiwekchantharama, Kamin Sub-district, Muang District, Sakolnakorn Tel. 66(0)81-776-1896
8.3 Thailand’s Contact: Phra Kru Sangharakampol Suthiro, Vice Governor Nonghan District, Udornthani Tel. 66(0)86-080-8812