Lanna Dhutanka Place arranged the Lanna Merit Making Activity

Buddhists offered alms to monks and novices who have ordained during this summer.  Then, the Most Ven. Phrakrupalad Pubeth Janapinyo, the assistant abbot of Dhammakaya Temple and Monastic President, with other monks arrived at the ceremonial center, they led the congregation to chant to worship the Triple Gems and meditate. When they had clear mind, they performed the picked-up robes offering ceremony to build the monastic residence.  Ms. Duangdee  Khlangtuan and Ms. Prapapan Phaicharoen from Thanakhoon Co., Ltd led the congregation to say the offering speech.

After that, they performed the ceremony of offering the meditation building which is established in the central area of Chiang Mai province to the Most Ven. Phrathepyanmahamuni to use for Buddhism.  Ms. Pissamai Saenghiran and Ms. Wannarat Buranasitthiporn led the congregation to say the building offering speech.  Later, Dr. Panumet and Miss Chindamanee Srisawang led the congregation to say the meal offering (as Sangha Dana) speech.

Since March 20th, 2013 was the 62nd Birthday Anniversary of the Most Ven. Phrakrupalad Pubeth Janapinyo, Lanna Buddhist congregation congratulated him.  Ms Saipin Sukhantha, the President of Lanna Kalayanamitra Center, said the congratulation speech that they were impressed with his kindness that he has led Lanna people to make merit and pursue perfections to follow the Great Masters in this place for 26 years.  After that, everybody watched the clip of the perfection pursuance of the Monastic President with Lanna congregation.  This made them very happy.  Finally, the Monastic President gave the Complimentary Statement and rejoiced in their merit who came together to make merit and congratulated him on this occasion.

Translated by Chadawee Chaipooripat