History of the Rain Retreat
The Rain Retreat had not existed yet during the initial years of Buddhism. Therefore, throughout any given year, when a monk needs to visit the people in order to teach Dhamma, the journey was made when time permitted.
Office of National Buddhism’s Award
Office of National Buddhism has cooperated with WFBY to arrange the project of the 1st World Buddhist Leader Outstanding Award since the coming Magha Puja Day
History of the End of Buddhist Lent Day
The final day of Buddhist Lent falls on the 15th day of the 11th waxing moon. This day marks the end of the three months Rains-retreat known as ‘Buddhist Lent’ in which monks had earnestly dedicated themselves to the study of Buddhist scriptures and meditation practice.
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.
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.
The 13th International Dhammadayada Ordination Program (IDOP)
The 2015 International Dhammadayada Ordination Program for Novices for young men 12 to 16 years of age will be held July 5-31, 2015. This 27-day training program is taught only in English.
The Photo Collection of the Ceremonies of Circumambulating and Bowing Maha Dhammakaya Cetiya on July 13th, 2013
Petchabun Meditation Center Arranged the Dhutanga
Novices in the Mass Novice Ordination for Restoring Buddhism Project in Petchabun Province walked in the Dhutanga to be merit fields for laypeople
Meditation Testimonials : Ven. Pao Anubalo
A Lao monk from the 100,000-monk Mass Ordination in the Buddhist Lent Project unveiled his real meditation experience.
The Minister of the House of Prime Minister prepares to develop Buddhists to support ASEAN
The Minister of the House of Prime Minister prepares to develop Buddhists to support ASEAN.
