Kushinagar Clinic is one of the main social activities initiated by the Thai monastery for the benefit of the people in need. The clinic is a charity project to meet physical as well as mental needs for the benefit of the local people. Its inauguration and opening to the public took place on Thai Mothers’ Day, the 12^th of August 2000. The resident Thai embassador, Mr. Thawatchai Thawisri, founder of the clinic, presided the ceremony. Further support for the clinic came from Mr. Kurmak Singh Sachdev, the charitable fund of Wat Thai Kusinara Chalermraj, Mr. Chumphon Phosrivisuddhigun, and other donators from Thailand, India and many other countries, who were all inspired by the project.

Phra Videshbodhikun ( Ven. Veerayuddho ) (second from right), H.E. Thawatchai Thawisri (extreme left)

The general medical treatments  (O.P.D.) under the supervision of a resident graduate physician follow the systems of both modern and traditional medicine. On special occasions, such as Buddhist holidays and events related to the Royal Family, medical specialists are invited, complemented by volunteers from Delhi, Bangkok and other countries. These doctors also provide ambulance health service visiting schools, colleges, universities, towns and villages in the area.

About the Clinic

The Clinic consists of two examination rooms for western and alternative medicine and pharmacy room. Opened on August 12, 2000, it offers medical treatments for local people free of charge. At present there are three doctors, three pharmacists and a receptionist working at the clinic, all of whom are paid by the monastery. It is a charitable service and a patient pays only Rupees 5/- for treatment and medicines and additional Rupees 2/- for registration. The patients who are unable to pay may request for free of charge. Free treatment and medicines are provided to children under 8 years and to senior citizens above 60 years on Wednesday and Saturday. On the anniversary of its operation, from August 2000 - July 2001, statistics show that 21,334 local patients registered for medical treatment and 499 International pilgrims (from Thailand, Burma, Sri Lanka, Nepal, USA, Malaysia, Australia and others) received medical aid from our Kushinagar Clinic.

Kushinagar Clinic is totally a charitable endeavour. Estimated expenditure Rs. 90,000 - 100,000 per month, while Rs.20,000 - 25,000 per month are received from patients as a patient welfare fund. 

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