On the morning of Tuesday, August 30th, 2016 the venerable monks from the Dhammakaya Meditation Center Scotland received alms from Thais and locals in the city of Helensburg, where this meditation center is located.
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.
On May 9th, 2016, DVM Humaniora in Aalst invited the venerable monks, Ven. Ruben and Ven. Winai, from Wat Phra Dhammakaya Benelux to teach meditation and Buddhism as a part of their religious subject.
The First 294 Novices Ordination Ceremony in Bangladesh.
The 1,195 senior monks from 77 provinces across Thailand attended a meditation training at World Peace Valley in Nokhon Ratchasima province to prepare the Kathina project for 30,000 temples throughout Thailand, aiming to strengthen the unity of the monastic community in the country.
On 12 April 2026, Thai monks held their first official pilgrimage in Mexico City, promoting peace and community unity through a 'Walk for Peace' event.
Dhamma For People - Merits from offering food to the monks.
On Sunday September 13th 2015 the Meditation Center of Nippori in Tokyo, Japan, arranged a meditation retreat and Venerable Thaniyo gave a Japanese sermon on the topic of “Double your happiness!!”.
On 10 August 2025, a grand alms offering ceremony for 10,000 monks took place in Hat Yai, promoting Buddhist traditions and unity among monks across regions.
On April 13, 2026, Most Venerable Phrapromdilok visited Wat Phra Dhammakaya for the 2nd Pali test, overseeing 544 monks and 143 laypeople who participated in the exams.
