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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.

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.

The Light of Peace at San Enrique, Philippines 2015

Saturday, August 29, 2015, was a very big day for the people of San Enrique. San Enrique, a municipality in the province of Iloilo. On that auspicious day, the people in San Enrique and nearby municipalities succeeded in organizing the 3rd “Light of Peace” event in the Philippines in partnership with the Middle Way Meditation Institute (MMI). Iloilo, Philippines.

Helps for Flooding in Myanmar, August 2015

The World Fellowship of Buddhist Youth Organization, Dhammakaya Foundation and Luangpor Intarayana’s team from Dawei provided needed supplies such as rice and canned foods, as well as 5 trucks loaded with aid packages to flooded areas to help victims in many cities of Myanmar.

Dhammachai Day, the Day of the Declaration of Victory: 27th August

O devas of Pha Dam! Be my witness. I, wearer of these saffron robes, the banner of the enlightened Arahants, plant this banner of war here in my heart, the banner of the Supreme Dhamma that is free from cruelty

International Alms Offering to 10,000 Monks in Hat Yai

Photos Collection of International Alms Offering to 10,000 Monks in Hat Yai, Sunday, 23rd August 2015 at Niphat-Uthit 3 Road, Hat Yai Municipality, Songkhla Province.

Wat Phra Dhammakaya Korsør Lystskov arranged Meditation Class for local.

On Sunday, August 2nd, 2015 Meditation Class for local was arranged by Wat Phra Dhammakaya Korsør Lystskov. Participate were from youth and adult who interested in meditation practice and frequently came to take part in this program.

International Middle Way Three-Day Meditation

for the 3rd time at POP HOUSE, in Bann Suan Tawan Dhamma. This gave an opportunity to foreigners who love inner peace to come and practice basic meditation and learn Dhamma that is universal for all, so they can use the knowledge to benefit their daily lives.

Great Offering in Southern Thailand: 15th Alms Offering to 10,000 International Monks in Hat Yai

Great Offering in Southern Thailand: 15th Alms Offering to 10,000 International Monks in Hat Yai

DhammakayaTemple : One of the Biggest Buddhist Temple in the World

DhammakayaTemple : One of the Biggest Buddhist Temple in the World

Wat Phra Dhammakaya Boston organized meditation activity on the World Meditation Day

Wat Phra Dhammakaya Boston organized meditation activity on the World Meditation Day

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

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.

World Meditation Day at Wat Phra Dhammakaya

Venerable Sanitworng Wuttiwangso, Director of the Communications Department of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, stated that the World Fellowship of Buddhist Youth (WFBY) had declared the 6th August Annual World Meditation Day.

Making merit with persuasion vs. without persuasion

Question: Which condition will get me more merit between there is someone persuading me to make merit or there is not?

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.

12nd Inner Peace Meditation Retreat : London

On last July 10th-12th, 2015, Wat Phra Dhammakaya London organized a 3-day meditation retreat for locals, which was well participated by 17 local people. The retreat included meditation, Dhamma sermons, Dhamma talk and Q&A sessions about meditation.

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

Initial Foundation Pile Driving Ceremony to Inaugurate Wat Phra Dhammakaya Singapore

This past June, Most Venerable Phraprommethi-spokeperson and committee member of the Sangha Supreme Council and abbot of Wat Samphanthawongsaram Woraviharn-kindly presided over the ceremony to drive the initial foundation pile to officially establish the future location of Wat Phra Dhammakaya Singapore.

Wat Phra Dhammakaya Hong Kong and Wat Bhavana Kowloon released fish in June 2015

Wat Phra Dhammakaya Hong Kong and Wat Bhavana Kowloon arranged the Ceremony of Releasing Fish in honor of Father’s Day in Hong Kong