In his new life as a monk, Luang Phaw Dhammajayo was very disciplined in the monastic codes of conduct and studied in the Lord Buddha’s Teachings.
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.
The religious ceremonies of Wat Phra Dhammakaya-Nagano, Wat Phra Dhammakaya-Toshigi and Dhammakaya International Meditation Center-Tochigi
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
Ordination Ceremonies of Wat Phra Dhammakaya on 12-14 April 2025
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.
Wind back 45 years to 27th August 2512 B.E., in the ubosotha (chapel) of Wat Paknam Bhasichareon, and we see a great kalyanamitta who has resolutely decided to ordain and devote his entire life to Buddhism.
In order to fully grasp and understand the answer, he had to seriously dedicate his life to the study of Dhamma.
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.
Ceremony at Wat Phra Dhammakaya honors 6th and 9th Pali scholars, presided over by religious leaders.Students officially nominated by the King on Vesak Day, recognizing their achievements in Pali studies.
