Meditation Center of Chicago arranged a special meditation for locals in the One Day Meditation Retreat Project on Saturday July 30, 2016. There were over 50 participants and Ven Dr. Nicholas Thanissaro was the teaching monk.
Wat Phra Dhammakaya Gunma, Japan, arranged a meditation retreat for locals during June 17 – 19, 2016 (3 days and 2 nights) with 8 meditation sessions.
Saturday December 12th, 2015, Dhammakaya International Meditation Center of New Jersey (D.I.M.C.N.J) arranged a Holiday Meditation by inviting locals who joined the meditation class to light Harmony candles together.
Japanese Meditation Village at Wat Phra Dhammakaya Gunma, Japan, arranged the Weekend Meditation Retreat for Locals during October 23-25, 2015 (3 days and 2 nights) during which six meditation sessions were organized.
On July 19, 2015, 24 Branches of Wat Phra Dhammakaya in Europe organized a mass ordination for European Dhammadayada for the third time. Hence, each of the European Branches invited the locals to participate in this program in which there were 35 ordinands from 7 countries and 12 citizenships.
On last July 10th-12th, 2015, Wat Phra Dhammakaya London organized a 3-day meditation retreat for locals, which was well participated by 17 local people. The retreat included meditation, Dhamma sermons, Dhamma talk and Q&A sessions about meditation.
Celebrate Vesak Day at Wat Phra Dhammakaya Melbourne with alms offering, friendship walks, and chanting. Join Buddhists from 14 countries uniting in compassion and wisdom.
Wat Phra Dhammakaya Italy promotes Buddhism in Europe through educational activities and meditation retreats for Thai youth and expatriates.
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.
Wat Phra Dhammakaya collaborates with the Indian Buddhist Council to provide necessities for monks at 135 Indian temples, celebrating the 82nd anniversary of Luang Por Dhammajayo in Nagpur.
