14th IDOP Alms Offering Ceremony // July 17, 2016 - Dhammakaya Temple, TH

On Sunday, July 17, 2016, in front of Khun Yai’s crystal residence located inside the Great Sapha Dhammakaya Hall, there was an alms offering ceremony to 57 international monks that recently ordained in the 14th IDOP from composing of 11 different nationalities.

Earth Day

Earth Day 22nd April 2016 Cleanse the Mind, Cleanse the World

10th September : The Day Master Nun Chand Passed Away

“Khun Yai” Chand Khonnokyoong, the fifth of nine children, was born to a middle class farming family in Nakhon Chaisri sub-district of Nakhon Pathom. Possessing great endurance and determination since she was a child, Khun Yai was the backbone of the family’s farming business until their status improved.

The search for a Teacher

Biography The Most Venerable Phratepyanmahamuni (Luang Phaw Dhammajayo) : The search for a Teacher

The Utmost Gratitude towards the Teacher

Every success and achievement of the Wat Phra Dhammakaya, Weather it was completion of the temple site, creating a religious community,

Understanding Life’s Goal

On the first day of meditation practice with Khun Yay, the first question the new student asked was: “Khun Yay does heaven and hell exist?” Khun Yay simply answered, “Yes, they both exist.

Moving Towards the Saffron Robe

Later, young Chaiboon came to a clear realisation that knowledge of the world could not truly keep humankind from suffering, or be able to attain true happiness; only the wisdom derived from meditation could help.

Spreading Peace with the Great Faith of Humankind

Wat Phra Dhammakaya rapidly grew, along with the hearts and minds of its supporters which had grow in great numbers throughout the years.

Perseverance in Meditation Practice until True Peace is Obtained

In order to fully grasp and understand the answer, he had to seriously dedicate his life to the study of Dhamma.

Getting to Know Wat Phra Dhammakaya

From no land to a large tract of land From fallow fields to a graceful Buddhist temple From 1 Bhikku to tens to hundreds to a thousand and increasing From 100 laypeople to 1,000, 10,000, 100,000 and 1 million in the future