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.
The Photo Collection of Dhammachai Dhutanga (January 10th, 2012)
The Collection of Waited Photo of the World !! The Dhammachai Dhutanga on January 10th, 2012
The Photo Collection of Dhammachai Dhutanga (January 6th, 2012)
The Collection of Waited Photo of the World !! The Dhammachai Dhutanga on January 6th, 2012
The 5th Pubbapeta Bali Ceremony
The 5th Pubbapeta Bali Ceremony at Dhammakaya Temple
Maha Kathina Ceremony 2012
Maha Kathina Ceremony 2012 at Dhammakaya Temple. The ceremony in this year is very special because we celebrate the "Buddha Jayanti."
1,130 Pilgrim Monks Embark on the 4th Dhammachai Dhutanga to Revive World Morality
1,130 Pilgrim Monks Embark on the 4th Dhammachai Dhutanga to Revive World Morality, Welcome the New Year, and Accrue Great Merit for the Country
What is the historical background of the Buddhist Lent season or rainy retreat and the activities of monks during these months?
This period of the year is known as the Buddhist Lent season or rainy retreat. I would like to know the historical background of this religious event and the activities of monks during these months.
The Photo Collection of Dhammachai Dhutanga (January 12th, 2012)
The Collection of Waited Photo of the World !! The Dhammachai Dhutanga on January 12th, 2012
Bhavana Boston Temple has moved to the new location
Bhavana Boston Temple has moved to the new location.
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.
