World News on March 22nd, 2013

Dhammakaya Seattle Temple arranged Sunday Merit Making Activities; Dhammakaya California Temple arranged the Meditation Retreat for natives; Meditation in Hull

I change my negative thoughts about the monk because of this mass ordination project

My life is changed because of the mass ordination project. I change my negative thoughts about the monk… Now! He was a regional manager who had a perfect life. He had a good job with high salary but he had negative thoughts about the monk. How did he change his mind? What does he get from this ordination?

The Casting of the 7th Golden Statue of Luang Pu Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen

The Casting of the 7th Golden Statue of Luang Pu Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen. Luang Pu's disciple don't miss!!

What is the principle of “Sangha Dana”? f there is only one monk who receives our gifts, it can be counted as Sangha Dana? Which one gives us more merit between presenting gifts to the Order of Monks or to a specific one?

I’d like to ask Luang Phaw about the principle of “Sangha Dana” (presenting gifts to the Order of Monks), and if there is only one monk who receives our gifts, it can be counted as Sangha Dana or not? Also I’d like to know which one gives us more merit between presenting gifts to the Order of Monks or to a specific one.

Jakarta Temple Honors the Old Ways of Buddhist Monks

Mahapavarana – Day of Resolutions

A beautiful and pure heart, analogous to a precious gem that others can appreciate through one’s speech and action, is one of the many outstanding characteristics of a sage that develops as a direct result of countless lifetimes accumulating and cultivating virtuous deeds. A sage is a pundit who consistently thinks wholesome thoughts, speaks wise words, and performs good deeds, thus earning adulation and respect of everyone.

What is the historical background of the Buddhist Lent season or rainy retreat and the activities of monks during these months?

This period of the year is known as the Buddhist Lent season or rainy retreat. I would like to know the historical background of this religious event and the activities of monks during these months.

Dhammachai Kathina for Everything

Dhammachai Kathina for Everything. The supreme merit which you can do only once a year.

Schedule of the Morning Alms Round and the Ceremony of Inviting the Golden Statue of Luang Pu to establish at Song Phi Nong Temple in Suphanburi province

Schedule of the Morning Alms Round to 12,600 Monk and the Ceremony of Inviting the Golden Statue of Luang Pu to establish at Song Phi Nong Temple in Suphanburi province

Turn the abandoned temple to be flourishing again

Dhammachai Pilgrimage for Buddhism Restoration. Turn the abandoned temples to be flourishing again.