The Council of Thai Bhikkhus in U.S.A (CTU)
The saddest Announcement
The death of the most respected Venerable Prachan Kamchan.
It is our saddest to make this Announcement upon the death of Phradhep Buddhividhes (Prachan Kamchan). He was the Chairman of the Board of CTU and the Grand Abbot of Wat Buddhavas Houston, Texas. His peacefully passing was on Friday, February 18, 2022 at 8:03AM at the Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital. He was 84 years, 4 months and 11 days old and was in the monkhood for 63 years.
The Council of Thai Bhikkhus in U.S.A. wishes to express our deepest sympathy upon the death of Venerable Prachan Kamchan. He was one of the greatest managers of the CTU. His death has brought the deepest sorrow to the entire member of CTU, to all Buddhist Missionary from Thailand, and to all lay Buddhist persons who know him both in Thailand and in the United States.
Details of the Funeral service are forthcoming.
Announcement Date February 18, 2022
The Office of the Secretary General
The Council of Thai Bhikkhus in U.S.A (CTU)
