On 22 April 2026, at Wat Phra Dhammakaya in Pathum Thani province, Welcomed by Luang Por Dhattajivo and Venerable Phrakhrupaladrattanaveerawat, abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya and advisor to ecclesiastical chief of Pathum Thani province, Most Venerable Somdetphraputtajarn, committee member of the Sangha Supreme Council of Thailand, ecclesiastical chief of East Region and abbot of Wat Traimit Witthayaram Worawihan, together with Most Venerable Somdetphramaha Ratchamongkolthepmuni, committee member of the Sangha Supreme Council of Thailand, ecclesiastical chief of Central Region and assistant abbot of Wat Traimit Witthayaram Worawihan, presided over the great Sanghadana on Earth Day. At 9.00 am, over 80,000 monks and 100,000 laypeople attended the meditation practice and jointly offered the monastic essentials to the monks from 323 temples in the 4 southern provinces of Thailand. This marked the 184th offering in its 22nd year. In the afternoon, the temple hosted two seminars on 1.“Stability of Buddhism” for Thai monastic communities and 2.“The International Monastic Collaboration” for international monks from 10 countries. For the evening session, Most Venerable Phrapromvachirapanyajarn (Pali scholar of level 9), abbot of Wat Ratcha Orasaram Ratchaworawihan presided over the great offering of monastic necessities to 40,000 temples across Thailand.

This great offering of monastic necessities to 40,000 temples across Thailand aims to support Buddhism in Thailand by offering the monastic essentials to the temples especially in up-country provinces, building faith in Buddhism among laypeople through the gathering of over 180,000 Buddhists and monks for this merit-making activity, promoting the unity of the Four Buddhist Communities by the way of giving, precept observation and meditation practice and expressing gratitude to Luang Por Dhammajayo on his 82nd birth anniversary.

“Earth Day was initiated by American Senator Gaylord Nelson who campaigned among American people on the world protection. Later, the World Fellowship of Buddhist Youth (WFBY) passed a resolution to declare every April 22 as the day of “World Protection by Dhamma“ under the concept “Clean the World, Clean the Mind” because the mind of all human beings should be maintained in purity. Consequently, the temple organizes the event of “World Protection by Dhamma“ on Earth Day 2026 in order that the Four Buddhist Communities gather to follow the teachings of the Buddha which are “Abstain from all misdeeds; Perform only good deeds; and Purify one’s mind” by the meritorious acts of giving, precept observation and meditation practice for the purpose of bringing true peace to the world,” Venerable Phrakhrusamu Sanitwong Wuttiwangso, director of Communication Department and assistant abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya said.

On 19 April 2026, Venerable Phrakhrusamu Sanitwong Wuttiwangso, director of Communication Department and assistant abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya mentioned that on 12 April 2026, the 10 Thai Dhammaduta monks coordinated with the secretary general of the Council of Thai Bhikkhus in the USA to organize the activity of “Walk for Peace” in downtown Mexico City.

It was the first time that Thai monks officially walked for peace or undertook their pilgrimage, which was another format of Buddhism propagation in North America. This activity helped promote the community unity and peace. Starting at 8.30 am in the heart of Mexico City, the activity began with the notification of the walking rules for all monks and laypeople, followed by the monks’ preaching and blessing for the auspiciousness of all attendees. There were approximately 500 attendees including laypeople and locals, who joined the chanting and the mindful walk.

This represents the significant progress in the spread of Buddhism abroad especially in North America that strengthens cultural relations and partly promotes the global true peace.  

On 17 April 2026, Venerable Phrakhrusamu Sanitwong Wuttiwangso, director of Communication Department and assistant abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya stated that Venerable Phrakhrubhavanakhunvithes from Johannesburg Meditation Centre presented his work of Buddhism propagation in Africa for the Ninth World Buddhist Summit in Japan.

At Nenbutsushu Sampozan Muryojuji Temple in Hyogo, Japan, a conference of the global Buddhist leaders took place from 8-11 April 2026 in order to celebrate the day of International Buddhism. This event is the gathering of 10,000 international monks of Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana denominations from 51 countries across 5 continents including the representatives from the UN. On the day of opening ceremony amid the waving national flags of 51 countries, there were the ceremonies of monastic blessing, bathing a Buddha image and food offering to international monks. Venerable Phrakhrubhavanakhunvithes, abbot of Johannesburg Meditation Center, acting abbot of Cape Town Meditation Centre and committee member of the Union of Thai Dhammaduta in Africa –The Middle East was honored to present his work of Buddhism propagation in Africa and the Middle East. He also presented a 5-minute video of his outstanding achievements, particularly the international ordination of over 50 monks, which gained admiration from most participants.

When asked about the major challenge of Buddhism propagation in Africa, he identified that it was the distorted information and misconception toward the monks and Buddhism in African society. Consequently, he focused on imparting knowledge on Dhamma, precept observation, meditation practice and discipline of daily life, which helped them realize the true value of Buddhism.

On 13 April 2026, Most Venerable Phrapromdilok, abbot of Wat Sam Phraya, visited Wat Phra Dhammakaya as a venue for the second Pali test of the monastic community under the supervision of the Monastic Region 1 (Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samutprakarn provinces) at Kaew-Sa-Ra-Phad-Nuek 2 Meeting Hall, Wat Phra Dhammakaya. There were 544 monks and 143 laypeople, taking the test of Pali level 1-2/3/4 during 12-14 April 2026.

The senior monks including Most Venerable Phradhamrattanaporn, advisor to the ecclesiastical chief of Monastic Region 1 and abbot of Wat Khian Khet (a royal temple), Most Venerable Phrathepwachirananthaporn, the ecclesiastical chief of Nonthaburi province and abbot of Wat Bua Khwan and Most Venerable Phraratsuthidhammajarn, the ecclesiastical chief of Pathum Thani province and abbot of Wat Phrayoondhammaram, visited the test venue and gave encouragement to all examinees.

Accompanied by Venerable Phramaha Suwit Dhammikkamuni (Pali scholar of level 9), headmaster of Religious Department of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, Venerable Phrakhrupaladrattanaveerawat, abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, vice chairman of the Test Venue Committee and advisor to the ecclesiastical chief of Region 1, welcomed all senior monks, reported detailed information of this test arrangement and facilitated the visit of all managerial monks.

The Pali test is deemed the evaluation criteria of advanced Buddhist knowledge for the monastic community. According to His Royal Highness Prince Damrong Rajanubhab, the test of Dhamma Studies for the monastic community is considered a task of state administration under the patronage of Thai king.

On 12 April 2026, at Wat Buddhasantiwan Dhammachai in Nagpur, Maharashtra, Venerable Sanghanan Mahasatthavee, abbot of Wat Mahapanya Buddhavihan in Nagpur was the monastic chairman and Mr. Sanjay Laxmanrao Patil, a committee member of Indian Buddhist Council was the laypeople chairman for the offering ceremony of monks’ necessities to 135 Indian temples in honor of the 82^nd anniversary of Luang Por Dhammajayo. Its merit was dedicated to Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, the leader of Buddhism revival in India.

In this event, on behalf of Venerable Phrakhrupaladrattanaveerawat, abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, Venerable Phramaha Nopporn Punyachayo, assistant abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, delivered a speech on Luang Por Dhammajayo’s guidelines of Buddhism revival in the birthplace of the Buddha, distributed souvenirs, led the lighting of 1,082 lanterns, gave a speech of Sammodana, led the circumambulation of a sacred place for the laypeople at Wat Buddhasantiwan Dhammachai.

Established according to the intention of Luang Por Dhammajayo, Wat Buddhasantiwan Dhammachai is the first Thai Temple in Maharashtra in order to train international monks for Buddhism revival in their home countries. Located on 12 acres (30 rais) of land in Nagpur and designed as the architecture of local and Thai styles in honor of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, the leader of Buddhism revival in India, the temple focuses on cultivating faith in Buddhism among the Indians through the process of ordination, monastic training and monastic discipline study in Thailand and these Indian monks are the religious heirs to propagate Buddhism in India by conducting a training course on precept observation and meditation practice for over 2,000 locals.

On 12 April 2026, Venerable Phrakhrusamu Sanitwong Wuttiwangso, director of Communication Department and assistant abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya said that Wat Phra Dhammakaya Dunedin in New Zealand regularly hosts weekly meditation sessions every Thursday & Friday during 6.00-7.00 pm, which attract local residents and those seeking mental development.

This activity is the meditation practice to build inner peace and to promote the better mental wellness. According to the Dhammakaya meditation of the Great Master Phramongkolthepmuni (Sodh Cantasaro), the meditators still their mind at the body center with mindfulness and relaxation and repeat the mantra “Samma Arahang” to keep the mind conscious and concentrated continuously and to reduce a wondering mind.

Wat Phra Dhammakaya Dunedin is a branch of Wat Phra Dhammakaya in Thailand. The temple focuses on the meditation practice and the Buddhist activities like the offering of the monks’ necessities and the preaching. It also broadcasts the DMC channel to promote the concept “World Peace through Inner Peace” via the meditation practice.

On 9 April 2026, Venerable Phrakhrusamu Sanitwong Wuttiwangso, director of Communication Department, Wat Phra Dhammakaya mentioned that Ryukoku University, one of Japan’s leading universities, offered a course of “Samatha-Vipassana in Buddhism and Modern Mindfulness”in the first semester. This course was conducted by the two Dhammaduta monks from Wat Phra Dhammakaya and attended by 70 students. This academic collaboration between Wat Phra Dhammakaya and Ryukoku University came from the growing interest in Buddhist studies of contemporary context.

The two teaching monks from Wat Phra Dhammakaya, invited as instructors for this meditation course are Venerable Phrakhrupalad Sunet Charaphinyo, abbot of Dhammakaya International Meditation Center Tochigi and Venerable Phramaha Phongsak Thaniyo, Ph.D., abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya Tochigi. This meditation course covers 15 meditation training sessions throughout the semester, the content of Buddhist meditation principles and the workshop of meditation practice, together with the assignments of continuous meditation practice and meditation record in diary to evaluate the mental development.

Ryukoku University, one of the long-established Japanese universities, was founded in 1639. At present, it comprises 10 faculties with 20,000 students. The meditation course at this prestigious university reflects the trend of mental development knowledge which the university values, along with the modern academic knowledge. This course will be an opportunity for the cultural and religious exchange at international level.

On 8 April 2026, Venerable Phrakhrusamu Sanitwong Wuttiwangso, director of Communication Department, Wat Phra Dhammakaya related that Dhammakaya Meditation Center of Palm Beach, Florida, USA, hosted a meditation session for Thais and foreigners. The session started with a muscle stretching activity, followed by the guidelines of basic meditation practice including the sitting posture. The Dhammakaya meditation course according to the Great Master Phramongkolthepmuni gave attendees the instruction on how to close the eyes, relax the body and focus one’s mind at the body center with relaxation and mindfulness.

After the meditation practice, there was Q&A session for all attendees to share their inner experiences and many of them felt more relaxed after their practice. For the working people who have stress from the work pressure, meditation becomes an alternative for the stress relief and the life balance for the better mental wellness.

On 7 April, at 71^st Anniversary Kitchen Building of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, Wat Phra Dhammakaya, Dhammakaya Foundation and its devotees organized the public assistance activities by offering prompt meals, bread, drinking water, rice and dry food to the locals in Khlong Luang district according to its role “Temple is the center of community.” by promoting the quality of life and morality for the locals.

Assigned by Venerable Phrakhrupaladrattanaveerawat, abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, Venerable Phrakhrubhavanasuthamvithes, assistant abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, Venerable Phramaha Nopporn Punyachayo (Pali scholar of level 9), assistant abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, Venerable Phrakhrusamu Somchai Wangsatheero, deputy director of President’s office and Mr. Ong-Ard Not Dhamma-Nitra, spokesperson of Wat Phra Dhammakaya’s devotees and advisor of Pathum Thani Provincial Red Cross were representatives to hand over food and beverage to Ms. Apisra Ket-In, district chief of Khlong Luang and other officials from relevant government organizations.

The support of food & beverage is provided for the following missions ; 1. To support the road safety and traffic flow, managed by the police, government officials and volunteers during Songkran festival in order to reduce the number of car accidents and criminal cases in the local areas. 2. To assist the vulnerable groups including the elderly and the bedridden patients. Coordinating with Romyen Community Health Center, the temple offered dry food packages to 100 elderly people and 60 bedridden patients. 3. To assist the vulnerable groups in Khlong 7 district by offering dry food packages to the disabled for the better quality of life.

These activities reflects the important and powerful role of monastic groups toward the community. They are not only the spiritual leaders but also the supporters of community members to promote the quality of life according to the principle of Ba-Vorn (Home-Temple-School/Government Sectors). Additionally, the monastic groups drive the peaceful society with the virtues of all community members.