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.
Boy Scout Visit // July 21, 2016 - Wat Phra Dhammakaya Manchester, England
On July 21, 2016, 20 boy scouts from the 3rd Reddish Scout came to Wat Phra Dhammakaya Manchester, England, to learn about Buddhism and Ven.Dr. Nicholas Dhanissaro was the monk that explained to the scouts the many things about Buddhism, pracitces, and meditation.
The 11th Yuwa Camp of Taiwan (Chinese course)
From July 15-17, 2016, Wat Phra Dhammakaya Taipei organized the 11th Yuwa Camp (Chinese course) for 3 days and 2 nights where 10 kids ages 4 to 14 years old participated in.
Meditation Session for Locals
Thai Buddhist Meditation Center in Japan, Tokyo, arranged meditation and taught dharma in Japanese on the topic of “Current Situation of Buddhism in Thailand” by Ven Maha Dr. Pongsak Thaniyo.
3rd Alms Offering // June 19, 2016 - Amsterdam, the Netherlands
We would like to rejoice in the merits with the Thai communities in the Netherlands for hosting “the 3rd Alms Offering of 19 Venerable Monks from 10 Temples” in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
One Day Meditation Retreat // July 30, 2016 - Meditation Center of Chicago
Meditation Center of Chicago arranged a special meditation for locals in the One Day Meditation Retreat Project on Saturday July 30, 2016. There were over 50 participants and Ven Dr. Nicholas Thanissaro was the teaching monk.
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.
Offering of Basic Necessities to 102 Temples // July 15, 2016 - Chittagong, Bangladesh
On July 15, 2016, Bangladeshi medias reported Most Ven. Phravitesdhammabhorn, the director of the department of Foreign Affairs of the Dhammakaya Temple,...
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.
3rd Hazel Grove Scouts Visit // May 5, 2016 - Wat Phra Dhammakaya Manchester, UK
On May 5, 2016 a group of scouts from Hazel Grove, Stockport in Greater Manchester, England came to visit Wat Phra Dhammakaya Manchester to learn about the Buddhist culture.