Buddhism in Thailand and the Meditation Methods for Lay People” - June 28, 2016–Toyo University, Japan
On Tuesday June 28th, 2016 Professor Watanabe Shogo of Toyo University, Japan invited the teaching monk, Ven. Dr. Chattapong Katipanyayo, from the Meditation Center Tokyo, Japan, to give a lecture on the topic of “Buddhism in Thailand and the Meditation Methods for Lay People” for faculty members and university students at Toyo University.
Saturday Meditation Class // Meditation Center of Chicago
The Meditation Center of Chicago has been arranging meditation class for locals on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings for many years.
Youth Camp // June 12-15, 2016 - DIMC, California
From June 12-15, 2016, DIMC, California organized a Youth Camp for kids to come learn and practice many things in regards to the Buddhist culture and meditation.
Westfield Primary School Visit // June 16, 2016 - Wat Phra Dhammakaya London
On June 16, 2016, 30 teachers and students from Westfield Primary School came to visit Wat Phra Dhammakaya London to learn about Buddhism, history of Wat Phra Dhammakaya London, and meditation.
Meditation for Locals // July 4, 2016 - Shiojiri, Japan
On Monday July 4, 2016, Phra Thanawut Tissaro from Japanese Meditation Center, Japan traveled to teach meditation at the Knowledge Exchange Center of Shiojiri city, Nagano Prefecture.
Local Newspapaer Interview // July 20, 2016 - Wat Phra Dhammakaya Scotland
On July 20, 2016, a reporter from a local newspaper in Scotland, Mr. Craig Borland, came to interview the Ven. monk at Wat Phra Dhammakaya Scotland, Ven. Phramaha Amaro.
14th IDOP Alms Offering Ceremony // July 17, 2016 - Dhammakaya Temple, TH
On Sunday, July 17, 2016, in front of Khun Yai’s crystal residence located inside the Great Sapha Dhammakaya Hall, there was an alms offering ceremony to 57 international monks that recently ordained in the 14th IDOP from composing of 11 different nationalities.
Meditation Class for Locals // June 20, 2016 - Vayu Massage Shop, Japan
On Monday June 20, 2016, at Vayu Massage Shop in Nakameguro, Tokyo, the owner Mr. Takano invited the teaching monks from Thai Buddhist Meditation Center of Japan to teach dharma and lead meditation. He does it every month and this was the 20th time.
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,
Meditation Session for Locals // May 2, 2016 - Wat Phra Dhammakaya Hong Kong
On May 2, 2016, Wat Phra Dhammakaya Hongkong organized an English meditation class for Hongkongese and foreigners.