What is the principle of “Sangha Dana”? f there is only one monk who receives our gifts, it can be counted as Sangha Dana? Which one gives us more merit between presenting gifts to the Order of Monks or to a specific one?

I’d like to ask Luang Phaw about the principle of “Sangha Dana” (presenting gifts to the Order of Monks), and if there is only one monk who receives our gifts, it can be counted as Sangha Dana or not? Also I’d like to know which one gives us more merit between presenting gifts to the Order of Monks or to a specific one.

Integrated Buddhist Studies at Otago, NZ

University of Otago invited Phra Suthep Thippasiriko, an abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya Wellington, to share his knowledge on Buddhist mindfulness and meditation both from theoretical and practical perspectives.

Schedule of the World Meditation Day

Schedule of the World Meditation Day at Dhammakaya Temple in Pathum Thani province, Thailand

What will kind adults do for V-Star children on the 7th V-Star Change the World Day?

What will kind adults do for V-Star children on the 7th V-Star Change the World Day?

The Nationwide Rain-Retreat Ordination 2012 Program of 100,000 Monks

Details of the Nationwide Rain-Retreat Ordination 2012 Program of 100,000 Monks

V-Star Unity Day : Assembly of Virtuous Youth

Assembly of Virtuous Youth on Saturday, 13th December 2014. There were more than 5,000 schools from throughout Thailand and the world, including the Philippines, Nepal, Mongolia, Malaysia and Myanmar, participating in this event.

Letter of Explanation - Mes Aynak

Afghan Ambassador in Pakistan informed the attitude of Afghan Government that the government is willing to preserve the ancient Buddhist Place "Mes Aynak."

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs coordinates with Afghanistan to delay the destruction of Mes Aynak

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs coordinates with Afghanistan to delay the destruction of Mes Aynak.

Construction for Ban Khun Cetiya Begins

On 16th November 2014 (2557 B.E.), over a thousand hill tribe people gathered at Wat Ban Khun, Chiangmai, for the construction of the new cetiya. This cetiya will be a sacred place of worship for the hill tribes and will help preserve Buddhism in this area for many, many years to come.

Wat Dhammakaya London trained Food Hygiene

Wat Dhammakaya London trained "Food Hygiene"