WAT PHRA DHAMMAKAYA NEWS

Dhammakaya Temple organizes its 2020 Mass Ordination Program for over 3000 ordinands in honor of the Great Masters that strictly complies to COVID-19 transmission and protective measures.
December 7, 2020

On 7 December 2020, the Most Venerable Phramaha Photiwongsajarn (Abbot of Rajaoros Temple, Pali Scholar Level 9) was the Preceptor for this [...]

Dhammakaya Temple organizes its 152nd ceremony to offer basic necessities to the 323 temples in the four southern provinces of Thailand and the 117th scholarship fund presentation to teachers in the South
December 2, 2020

On 1 November 2020, the Dhammakaya Temple organized its monthly ceremony to offer sustenance to the Buddhas (held on the first Sunday [...]

Dhammakaya Temple collaborates with the monastic community of Pathumthani to donate relief supply bags to victims of COVID-19 in Myanmar.
November 24, 2020

On 24 November 2020 at the Dhammakaya Temple’s reception hall, Most Venerable Phradhammarattanabhon (Pathumthani Ecclesiastical Provincial Head), the Dhammakaya Temple, the Dhammakaya [...]

Dhamma Studies Institution of the Dhammakaya Temple presents scholarships to novice monks who achieved the Advanced Level of Dhamma Studies.
November 11, 2020

On 11 November 2020, Venerable Phramahasutham Surathano (Pali Scholar Level 9) -Director of the Dhamma Studies Institution at the Dhammakaya Temple, presided [...]

Dhammakaya Temple donates metal roofing sheets and floor tiles to Thairath Wittaya 69 School.
November 11, 2020

On 10 November 2020, Venerable Phrakrusangharakrungsakrit Itti-jinthako, abbot of the Dhammakaya Temple, together with representatives for the temple devotees throughout the world, [...]

Dhammakaya Temple and the Dhammakaya Foundation hand out 1,000 bags of relief supplies to aid flood victims in three Korat districts
November 4, 2020

On 3 November 2020, the Dhammakaya Temple and the Dhammakaya Foundation, together with the Youth Development Center of Nakhon Ratchasima, coordinated with [...]

We extend our most sincere condolences to all of Rinpoche’s disciples and devotees in this moment of sadness and grief.
April 20, 2020

Dhammakaya Foundation, Wat Phra Dhammakaya Temple and all devotees have learnt the news of Lama Gangchen Rinpoche with profound sorrow. We extend [...]

Being a Buddhism Country Thailand, chosen this way to fight against 2019 Coronavirus (as the land of smiles)
April 10, 2020

Year 2020 virus spreads around the world, outbreaks are out of control in many countries around the world. This is an inescapable [...]

Notice ：Cancellation of the Year 2020 18th IDOP program
March 31, 2020

Due to the outbreak of the epidemic in the world, with the considerations various reasons from all aspects, the IDOP committee of [...]

Special Period Notice：The Supporting Monastery Fund（in term of offering food to Sangha，Medicine，Epidemic prevention materials，bill of water & Electricity）accumulate special merits
March 27, 2020

With the effect of (COVID-19) epidemic, currently in Thailand many temples monks can’t perform their usual Alms receiving routine, and the devotees [...]

Important Announcement ：Wat Phra Dhammakaya Thailand have temporary stop the reception of visitors for visiting purpose
March 27, 2020

Due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic situation, in order to prevent the epidemic for further spreading and protect the health of [...]

The Light up of 100,000 Lanterns Blessing Ceremony completed with Perfection
February 20, 2020

On the 8 February 2020, at Wat Phra Dhammkaya Thailand have completed the annually Magkha Bucha Day festival. In here, we share [...]

The Ceremony on Offering Funds to the 214 branches worldwide of Wat Phra Dhammakaya Thailand and participate in the Offering to Lord Buddha (First Sunday) Ritual
November 27, 2019

On 1st December 2019, this is one of the very special day. Beside it is the offering to Lord Buddha ritual on [...]

The Great Joy Announcement: On 4th August’2019, the Grand Ceremony on Offering Foods to 1,323 Temples
August 7, 2019

On 4th August’2019, Wat Phra Dhammakaya Thailand hold the International Meditation Day ceremony together with 6 great meritorious ceremonies. And invite everyone [...]

The Hair Clipping Ceremony on the Year 2019 of the 17th International Dhammadayada Ordination Program
July 28, 2019

Every July of the year, there are always males from all over the world, come to participate in the International Dhammadayada Ordination [...]

On June’2019 the Offering Ceremony held for supporting the 323 temples in the Four Southern province of Thailand
July 12, 2019

On 2 June’2019, at the refectory of the Master Nun Chand Khonnokyoong of Wat Phra Dhammakaya Thailand held the Offering Ceremony on [...]

The wonderful moment at Wat Phra Dhammakaya Thailand – in accumulate limitless merits
June 26, 2019

In Wat Phra Dhammakaya Thailand, there is a very special stupa. It is very similar to the outlook of Sanchi stupa in [...]

The 3rd Global Buddhist Ambassador Award and Honorary Doctorate Degree Award Ceremony
June 19, 2019

On 18 May 2019,at the Global Buddhist Building of Wat Phra Dhammakaya  Pathum Thani Thailand (THE MASTER NUN CHAND KONNOKYOONG CENTENNIAL BUILDING) [...]

The Impressed Scene, Magnificent Momentum in Wat Phra Dhammakaya Thailand with 10,000 novices ordination ceremony
May 5, 2019

On 6th April 2019, 10,000 teenagers ordain as novices at the Wat Phra Dhammakaya Thailand. That is time where they will be [...]

A group of people in Wat Phra Dhammakaya that is unknown to public – Buddhists Volunteers
April 30, 2019

At Wat Phra Dhammakaya there are about 10,000 Buddhists volunteers that came from all walk of life in the Thai Society. Buddhist [...]

World Peace from Inner Peace
April 24, 2019

Happiness is what human being have been search and dream for since ancient time. One of philosopher have thought that since ancient [...]

Venerable Dhammajayo devote his entire life for World Peace
April 22, 2019

Venerable Dhammajayo of Wat Phra Dhammakaya Thailand have devote his entire life in propagate the teaching of Lord Buddha and strive to [...]

10,000 children participate in the novices short-term ordination program – to plant the seed of new generation that will extend the lifespan of Buddhism
April 12, 2019

Since the establishment of Wat Phra Dhammakaya Thailand nearly 50 years. The temple main duty is to train their inner staff of [...]

Blissfulness – Chanting , lighting up lanterns, and the circumambulation of the Great Dhammakaya Cetiya
April 1, 2019

Blissfulness is mean during the process of practicing, enlighten, optimistic and cheerful, experience the happiness from the Dhamma, purity, peaceful, and feeling [...]

Year 2019 Wat Phra Dhammakaya Thailand will organize 10,000 children Summer Novices Ordination Event-2
March 27, 2019

From 31st March 2019 till 30th April 2019, Wat Phra Dhammakaya Thailand will organize 10,000 children Summer Novices Ordination Event Qualification of [...]

The offering of light to Lord Buddha ceremony on Magha Puja Day
March 23, 2019

In 2500 years ago, at the Vihara of Rajagriha city in Magaha. The lord Buddha have given sermon to the 1,250 arahants, [...]

Year 2019 Wat Phra Dhammakaya Thailand will organize 10,000 children Summer Novices Ordination Event
March 12, 2019

From 31st March 2019 till 30th April 2019, Wat Phra Dhammakaya Thailand will organize 10,000 children Summer Novices Ordination Event Qualification of [...]

The celebration of Wat Phra Dhammakaya established 49 years through group practice Meditation on the Magha Puja Day
March 10, 2019

On 19th Feb 2019, the Magha Puja Day coincide with Wat Phra Dhammakaya established 49 years anniversary. The followers gather together at [...]

The Dhammayatra events of the 7 sacred places with the inherit of the Dhammakaya meditation reached it’s final location with the event on light up lanterns offering Lord Buddha at the Dhammakaya Cetiya of the Wat Phra Dhammakaya
February 25, 2019

On 31st January 2019, the Dhammayatra events of the 7 sacred places with the inherit of the Dhammakaya meditation reaches its  final [...]

Sharing the auspicious moment on cordially installing the auspicious light golden plates ceremony
January 13, 2019

On 1st January 2019 1700hrs, Wat Phra Dhammakaya organize the auspicious ceremony on installing the auspicious light golden plates on the dome [...]

A Brilliant Golden Beginning for 2019
January 5, 2019

This is a very special Pagoda. It has the similar outlook as the Sanchi Stupa in India. The Pagoda consists of One [...]

The Great Joy Announcement: Rejoice the merits of the 7th Dhammayatra with 1135 monks on the journey to the 6 memorials of the Grand master Phramongkolthepmuni
January 4, 2019

From 2nd January till 31st January 2019, Wat Phra Dhammakaya have    organise 1,135 monks go to the 6 memorials of the Grand [...]

“The beginning to the answers of your life” – Year 2019 the 17th International Dhammadayada Ordination Program (IDOP)
December 27, 2018

“The beginning to the answers of your life” The 17th International Dhammadayada Ordination Program (IDOP) From 1st July till 4th August 2019 [...]

2018 Thailand Water Festival (Loi Krathong)
November 30, 2018

On 22nd November 2018, is the famous Water Festival (Loi Krathong) in Thailand. This festival is closely related to the Thailand Buddhism, [...]

The 2nd AEC International Short-Term Ordination Ceremony
November 29, 2018

On 11Nov 2018, the 2nd AEC International Short-Term Ordination Ceremony was held at Thailand Wat Phra Dhammakya. This round the participants came [...]

One Billion Chanting Rounds from One Million Peaceful Minds
October 27, 2018

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Middle Way Three-Day Meditation, POP House, Pathumthani, Thailand
September 5, 2018

The Middle Way Meditation arranged the international meditation retreat called the Middle Way Three-Day Meditation for the foreigners who love peacefulness at [...]

Help the flood victims in Laos
August 7, 2018

The Abbot of Dhammakaya International Meditation Center (D.I.M.C.) and the Assistant Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya Phravidesabhavanacan and the Abbot of Wat [...]

Khun Yai Tongsuk Samdaengpun
May 15, 2018

You’re kindly invited to join the ceremony to cast the miniature cetiya that will enshrine the relics of Khun Yai Tongsuk. Biography [...]

A procession of 1,134 Dhammayatra monks
March 22, 2018

A procession of 1,134 Dhammayatra monks retracing the path significant to the life of the Great Master Phramongkolthepmuni (Sodh Candasaro) When a [...]

The 6th Dhammayatra Project
March 13, 2018

A procession of 1,134 Dhammayatra monks retracing the path significant to the life of the Great Master Phramongkolthepmuni (Sodh Candasaro), the re-discoverer [...]

MAGHA PUJA 2561 B.E. (2018): SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
February 24, 2018

PROGRAMME Magha Puja Wat Phra Dhammakaya, Thailand March 1st, 2018   MORNING SESSION 06.40   Alms-giving ceremony at the Maha Dhammakaya Cetiya 08.40 [...]

7 Ways to Make a Brighter 2018
January 6, 2018

Written by Nora Lawrence Edited by Dhamma A. For some, 2017 was great, others not so much. But no matter how much [...]

This is where your dream of becoming a Buddhist monk will become true
June 4, 2017

Written by Dennis Odeny Edited by Norah Lawrence What if you had 2 robes, a bowl and mat as your only belongings [...]

Your Search has Come to An End: Vesak Day at Wat Phra Dhammakaya
May 10, 2017

  We are in a search, searching for what we may not know, or maybe, have a little idea of what it [...]

5 Tips to Learn from Luang Por Dhammajayo’s Life
April 21, 2017

Written by Dennis Odeny Is sustainable World Peace through Inner Peace possible? Do you have a vision for your life? A life [...]