Kathina is a special event to accumulate tremendous merits that Buddhists eagerly look forward to each year. It is one of the more difficult merits to perform as compared to other merits due to the following reasons.
On 31 March 2024, the Thai community in Sydney gathered for an almsgiving ceremony led by Venerable Phrakhrusamu Sanitwong, promoting Buddhism and community unity. The event included a sermon and a meditation course for local attendees.
International ordination for 117 ordinands at Wat Phra Dhammakaya
I would like to ask about when the monks go for the offering rounds; can they wear a pair of sandals? For nowadays some areas are not suited to walk bare footed.
for the 3rd time at POP HOUSE, in Bann Suan Tawan Dhamma. This gave an opportunity to foreigners who love inner peace to come and practice basic meditation and learn Dhamma that is universal for all, so they can use the knowledge to benefit their daily lives.
The Vesak Festival in Italy featured participation from Thai monks promoting inner peace and outer peace, celebrating the Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and nirvana with international Buddhist communities.
Join the Vesak Festival in South Korea on 18 May 2026 for meditation training led by Dhammaduta monks from Thailand, promoting inner peace and relaxation.
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 establishment of Borobudur Inner Peace Sanctuary in Indonesia was marked by a ceremonial purification on May 11, 2025, led by prominent Buddhist leaders, gathering over 500 attendees including monks and local residents.
The Great Imperial Crystal Ball of Bavaria is a sacred principle crystal ball that was named by the Most Venerable Phrathepyanmahamunee (Luang Phaw DhammaChaiyo), the Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, Thailand.
