International Dhammadayada Ordination// July 4-9, 2016

On Tuesday July 5, 2016, the International Dhammadayada Ordination Program in Europe was officially launched.  40 foreigners performed the ceremony took part in this year’s ordination at the Main Buddhist Chapel of Wat Phra Dhammakaya Benelux.  Phrakhrubhavanaviriyakij, the Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya Switzerland, was the Monastic President.  All 40 Dhammadayadas pledged to observe the 8 Buddhist precepts and recited the speech for the higher monastic ordination. The higher ordination is held on July 10, 2016, please stay tuned next week for updates to rejoice in the merits of this ordination.