Honoring the Most Venerable Phrarajbhavanajahn on the Anniversary of His 74th Birthday
As the 74th anniversary of the Most Venerable Phrarajbhavanajahn’s (Luang Por Dattajeevo) – Vice Abbot of the Wat Phra Dhammakaya, birthday approaches, it is of great honor and privilege for his disciples, comprised of venerable monks, novice monks, laymen and laywomen, and the general public, to recognize the benevolence and kindness of this magnanimous human being for his complete devotion to Buddhism and the vast knowledge he has imparted on us.
Mahapavarana – Day of Resolutions
A beautiful and pure heart, analogous to a precious gem that others can appreciate through one’s speech and action, is one of the many outstanding characteristics of a sage that develops as a direct result of countless lifetimes accumulating and cultivating virtuous deeds. A sage is a pundit who consistently thinks wholesome thoughts, speaks wise words, and performs good deeds, thus earning adulation and respect of everyone.
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 Nationwide Rain-Retreat Ordination 2012 Program of 100,000 Monks
Details of the Nationwide Rain-Retreat Ordination 2012 Program of 100,000 Monks
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.
How should Buddhists carry themselves during the Buddhist Lent season so that they can achieve the maximum merit?
The ceremony of offering meals to monks as Sangha Dana
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The First 294 Novices Ordination Ceremony in Bangladesh
The First 294 Novices Ordination Ceremony in Bangladesh.
Schedule of the Morning Alms Round for the New Monks
The Morning Alms Round to 1,420 Monks at Ramkhamhaeng University on Thursday February 14th, 2013
