4th Euporean Ordination Ceremony // July 10, 2016—Wat Phra Dhammakaya Benelux
On the morning of July 10, 2016, Wat Phra Dhammakaya Benelux held the ordination ceremony for the 4th European Ordination program with the priviledge of having Most Ven. Phravitespawanadhamma, the abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya Bavaria being the preceptor monk.
14th International Dhammadadaya Ordination Program (IDOP) July 3- August 8, 2016 - Dhammakaya Temple, Thailand
The Dhammakaya temple is hosting the 14th International Dhammadayada Ordination Program (IDOP) from July 3- August 8, 2016. For this event,
Meditation Session for Locals
Thai Buddhist Meditation Center in Japan, Tokyo, arranged meditation and taught dharma in Japanese on the topic of “Current Situation of Buddhism in Thailand” by Ven Maha Dr. Pongsak Thaniyo.
Buddhism in Thailand and the Meditation Methods for Lay People” - June 28, 2016–Toyo University, Japan
On Tuesday June 28th, 2016 Professor Watanabe Shogo of Toyo University, Japan invited the teaching monk, Ven. Dr. Chattapong Katipanyayo, from the Meditation Center Tokyo, Japan, to give a lecture on the topic of “Buddhism in Thailand and the Meditation Methods for Lay People” for faculty members and university students at Toyo University.
Buddhism Lecture to Locals // June 26, 2016 - Thai Buddhist Meditation Center, Japan
On Sunday June 26, 2016, the 5th Buddhism subject was lectured at Thai Buddhist Meditation Center.
The Middle Way Meditation Retreat // May 18-27, 2016 - Vietnam
From May 18th – 27th, 2016, The Middle Way Meditation Retreat under the leadership of Venerable monk Piset Jittasuto, Vice Deputy Chief of the Middle Way Meditation hosted the meditation retreat.
Meditation Class for Locals // June 20, 2016 - Vayu Massage Shop, Japan
On Monday June 20, 2016, at Vayu Massage Shop in Nakameguro, Tokyo, the owner Mr. Takano invited the teaching monks from Thai Buddhist Meditation Center of Japan to teach dharma and lead meditation. He does it every month and this was the 20th time.
Mediation and Dharma Class for Locals // May 1, 2016 - Japanese Meditation Center
On Sunday May 1st, 2016, the Japanese Meditation Center, Tokyo, arranged the meditation and taught a special dharma on the topic of “The Buddha’s History” in Japanese by Most Ven. Dr. Pongsak Thaniyo.
Youth Camp // June 12-15, 2016 - DIMC, California
From June 12-15, 2016, DIMC, California organized a Youth Camp for kids to come learn and practice many things in regards to the Buddhist culture and meditation.
Magha Puja Day 2016, February 22nd, Offering Lights to Brighten Your Life
Magha Puja Day is one of the most important Buddhist holy days in Thailand. Each of the 30,000 Buddhist temples across the nation holds its own ceremony to mark the occasion. The ceremony at Wat Phra Dhammakaya is one of the largest held in Thailand.
