Wat Phra Dhammakaya Gunma, Japan, arranged a meditation class for locals during December 22nd – 24th, 2017. There were 8 meditation sessions. There were 4 Japanese participants and the teaching monks were Phra Maha Dr. Chattapong Katapunyo, Phra Thanawut Tissaro, and Phra Chaiwat Gunavatthano.
All attendants joined the activities of chanting Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta, exercising, offering breakfast, meditating and listening to the dharma.
All participants had a good experience. They were comfortable, calm, and able to still their minds. They felt peaceful from meditating in the beautiful natural environment. They understand dharma principles more, would meditate continuously at their homes, and intended to come back to meditate in the temple further.