The word ‘kalyanamitra’ means good friend. A good friend must have all the Seven Characteristics described previously
More than 2,500 years ago, Lord Gotama Buddha renounced his lavish princely life to live as an ascetic in search of the ultimate spiritual liberation.
The Great Master Day of Dhammakaya Temple is February 3rd every year. Who are they?
Buddhism is unique in teaching a way to overcome suffering, with its aim definitively to liberate oneself from the Cycle of Existence [vadda-samsara] thereby attaining the highest eternal happiness
My brother in law had kidney failure, but he did not want to have treatment because he wanted to save money to make donations for the kathin ceremony at the hometown temple. He said that my sister wanted to make a donation for this kathin ceremony but she died before she could do it. He was afraid that when he wanted to make a donation, he would also die before having the opportunity. Why is it so difficult to make this merit? "You can see that we have to make merit quickly. We should not wait."
The mass ordination of 8,000 novices under the ordination program for Buddhism revival throughout Thailand
Kathina Dana – The Great & Special Merit The Kathina Ceremony is a culture that all Buddhists in every era agree that its merit is great and limitless. So, it is the meritorious event of the year that the congregation is waiting for.
Why is meditation important? Which organization has appointed the World Meditation Day on August 6th every year? Not only read it, please come to meditate together.
The Merit-Making Ceremony honoring Queen Rambhai Barni took place on May 22, 2026, in Pathum Thani, showcasing loyalty and contributions to education, public health, and social development.
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.
