Monks and Cambodian Politics: Expressing Condolences for the Death of Somdej Phra Sangharaja Thep Vong

Abstract

The article, Monks and Cambodian Politics: Condolences for Somdet Phra Sangharaja Thep Wong, was written after the
death of Somdet Phra Sangharaja Thep Vong to reflect and mourn his role in the situation of Buddhism in Cambodia. Using the
interview method Total Participant Observation Research and related research documents are written in the form of academic
articles. The study found that Somdet Phra Sangharaja Thep Vong became a monk after the change to the new administration of
Cambodia. During the Khmer Rouge era with political experience Religion in a new beginning. As a result, Buddhism in
Cambodia is closely connected to politics and is a link between them. Therefore, throughout his 45 years in the Buddhist situation
He therefore has the status of being a monastic leader, head of the monastic order, and Somdej Phra Sangharaja. that brought
Buddhism and passed it on until the present until the last day of his life and death on February 26, 2024.