Very often I felt like surrendering and didn’t understand why the more merit I made the more degrading my life was until I became penniless. I felt as if I was in the dark. However, no matter how bad it was I would not give in and I chose to fight to my death. I changed from being downhearted to taking up the challenge. Finally I found out the best solution was not to think about it and to motivate myself to keep on making merit with an assurance that one day the merit will certainly yield fruit.
DOU students unveiled thier impressions why they decided to study and what did they experience. Click to read!
Over 500 Buddhists celebrated Canadian Buddhist Heritage Month at the Parliament in Canada, led by Venerable Phrakhrusamu Sanitwong. Various activities including blessings and a National Peace Walk aimed to promote peace and multicultural unity.
One Iran-Thai Man was easy to be raised, not naughty and had a good memory. After his parents got divorced, he stayed with his Iranian father. However, he chose to be ordained in Buddhism when he reached 21. He thinks that it is an opportunity to do good deeds for gratitude toward his parents, in which his father allowed willingly.
The Rain Retreat had not existed yet during the initial years of Buddhism. Therefore, throughout any given year, when a monk needs to visit the people in order to teach Dhamma, the journey was made when time permitted.
Thai people have the problem of working without any expectations for progress, which has resulted in the slow development of our country. How do we cultivate more dedication and a stronger work ethic in Thai people like those in other developed countries?
Wat Phra Dhammakaya Seattle hosted a 'Full Moon Meditation' event promoting meditation and Thai culture. Participants learned meditation techniques, enjoyed lantern lighting, and shared a Thai dinner, fostering community ties and inner peace.
When we reach old age, blessing our descendants becomes an important duty among our many obligations
On 27 April 2025, Dhammakaya Foundation co-hosted a merit-making ceremony for the Queen Mother at Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall, honoring Her Majesty with gratitude and respect.
The Dhammakaya temple is hosting the 14th International Dhammadayada Ordination Program (IDOP) from July 3- August 8, 2016. For this event,
