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
Nepal's ambassador Dhan Bahadur Oli visits Wat Phra Dhammakaya to discuss the UG5 training program for Nepali schools, promoting Lumbini and Buddhist collaboration.
In the beginning, there were only extensive fields under the hot sun with no trees or buildings. And at night, there was only the star-filled sky.
Earth Day Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009 Pra Dhammakaya Temple, Pathumtani, Thailand. Casting of Personal Buddha Statues Ceremony & The Grand Assembly of more than 100,000 Buddhist Monks from 30,000 Temples across country.
Wat Phra Dhammakaya collaborated with 170 branches of Morality Promotion Center across Thailand to organize the mass ordination project for 5,000 novices, called “Dhamma Training during Summer Break”. On 4 April 2026, at the Ordination Center of Wat Phra Dhammakaya in Pathum Thani province, the parents of ordinands and laypeople circumambulated Maha Dhammakaya Cetiya, were asked for forgiveness and offered novices’ robe and alms bowl. There were 365 ordinands at this ordination center.
Asalha Puja Day 2025 at Wat Phra Dhammakaya
The Schedule of Dhammakaya Vijja Master Day
Wat Phra Dhammakaya celebrated Magha Puja Day 2025 and 55th foundation anniversary of Wat Phra Dhammakaya by lighting over 100,000 lanterns and presenting 42th Path of Progress Contest & 18th World-PEC trophies. Over 31 international Buddhist organizations enthusiastically attended this event.
British chemist Joe finds inner peace at Wat Phra Dhammakaya inspired by Luang Pu, experiencing meditation, temple tours, and cultural exchange on a spiritual journey in Thailand.
Magha Puja Day 2025 at Wat Phra Dhammakaya
