14th International Dhammadadaya Ordination Program (IDOP) July 3- August 8, 2016 - Dhammakaya Temple, Thailand
The Dhammakaya temple is hosting the 14th International Dhammadayada Ordination Program (IDOP) from July 3- August 8, 2016. For this event,
Buddhism and Meditation Teaching // May 9, 2016 – DVM Humaniora, Aalst
On May 9th, 2016, DVM Humaniora in Aalst invited the venerable monks, Ven. Ruben and Ven. Winai, from Wat Phra Dhammakaya Benelux to teach meditation and Buddhism as a part of their religious subject.
Japanese Meditation Center taught meditation for Japanese in Hamamatsu
On Sunday March 27th, 2016, the Japanese Meditation Center was invited by Mr. Anomoto and his family to teach meditation for Japanese in Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka Prefecture.
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.
Khaosod Newspaper published on March 13th, 2015 about the news of 2,000-novice ordination in Loei Province
Magha Puja Day 2015, March 4th, Offering Lights to Brighten Your Life
Magha Puja Day is one of the most important Buddhist holy days in Thailand. Each of the 30,000 Buddhist temples across the nation holds its own ceremony to mark the occasion. The ceremony at Wat Phra Dhammakaya is one of the largest held in Thailand.
Surprise! An 8-year-old novice can recite Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta fluently without looking
An 8-year-old novice in Trang Province takes time about 20 minutes to recite Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta fluently without looking. He unveiled that he can recite the Seven Books of Abhidhamma since he was 5 years old. The recitation causes good concentration so that he often gets the first place in his class and he wants to study more about Buddhism in the future.
Offering Alms to 30,000 Temples Is to Prolong Buddhism
A participating monk gave an interviewed that he participates in this ceremony almost every year and when he saw lots of monks gathering together, he was overwhelming with joy because it showed the strength of Buddhism, so he would like to thank Luang Phaw Dhammajayo very much.
The Biggest Novices Congregation in Thailand.
Magha Puja Day at Wat Phra Dhammakaya Denmark
On Wednesday March 4th, 2015, laypeople mediated together and participated in the Ceremony of Offering Sustenance to the Buddha at the same time as Wat Phra Dhammakaya in Pathum Thani Province, Thailand.