Change the World in Taiwan
On November 17th, 2015, Wat Phra Dhammakaya Taipei, Taiwan, arranged a training for of “Thai Cultural Diffusion” to 100 students and teachers in a primary school in Nantou.
The 131st Anniversary of the Great Master Phramongkolthepmuni’s Birth
The virtuous life of the Great Master Phramongkolthepmuni (Sodh Candasaro), or Luang Pu Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen, was exemplary from the beginning, in the middle and at the end.
98 Years of Dhammakaya Knowledge (Vijja Dhammakaya)
Dhammakaya is the body of enlightenment of the Lord Buddha and “vijja” is the true knowledge; together, “vijja Dhammakaya” means the true and supreme knowledge illuminated by the Dhammakaya vision. This knowledge is the core principle of Buddhism that will lead to extinguishing of suffering and attainment of the state of supreme bliss known is Nibbana.
Wat Phra Dhammakaya Italy arranged the Pubbapeta Bali Ceremony
Wat Phra Dhammakaya Italy arranged the Pubbapeta Bali Ceremony to dedicate merit to the dead on Buddhist Holy Day
International Middle Way Three-Day Meditation retreat
From October 13-15, 2015 the Middle Way Meditation Institute organized the 9th International Middle Way Three-Day Meditation retreat at Pop House, Suan Tawan Dhamma.
Wat Phra Dhammakaya in Europe organized a mass ordination
On July 19, 2015, 24 Branches of Wat Phra Dhammakaya in Europe organized a mass ordination for European Dhammadayada for the third time. Hence, each of the European Branches invited the locals to participate in this program in which there were 35 ordinands from 7 countries and 12 citizenships.
Georgia Meditation Center (G.M.C.) arranged the Merit Dedicating Ceremony in June 2015
Georgia Meditation Center (G.M.C.), USA, arranged the ceremony of dedicating merit to the dead relatives in June 2015
The Meditation Village in Japan arranged a meditation retreat for locals
During June 26-28, 2015, Wat phra Dhammakaya Gumma, Japan, arranged a meditation retreat for locals. This meditation retreat was well participated by a group of 10 Japanese college students and 1 teacher, under the persuasion of Ven. Phramaha Pongsak Dhaniyo.
International Day of Peace, Mongolia
On Monday, September 21st 2015, the teaching monks and the staff of Wat Bharvana Mongolia participated in “International Day of Peace”, an event devoted to world peace, established in 1981 by the United Nations and organized annually September 21st.
10th September : The Day Master Nun Chand Passed Away
“Khun Yai” Chand Khonnokyoong, the fifth of nine children, was born to a middle class farming family in Nakhon Chaisri sub-district of Nakhon Pathom. Possessing great endurance and determination since she was a child, Khun Yai was the backbone of the family’s farming business until their status improved.