This is the practice of self-denial or self-mortification which is a non-Buddhist practice. It is one of many practices favoured by non-Buddhist ascetics such as Niganthas
On August 3, 2016, Wat Phra Dhammakaya Hong Kong organized their Weekly meditation Session, there were 14 people that came for yoga and meditation.
On Friday August 12, 2016, Wat Phra Dhammakaya Korsør Lystskov, Denmark welcomed some locals living around the area who are interested in learning about meditation.
On July 27, 2016 Wat Phra Dhammakaya Hong Kong organized Meditation class for locals.
On 8-10 December 2015, The Middle Way Meditation Institute organized the Middle Way Three-Day Meditation retreat, for the 12th time at POP HOUSE, in Bann Suan Tawan Dhamma.
From October 13-15, 2015 the Middle Way Meditation Institute organized the 9th International Middle Way Three-Day Meditation retreat at Pop House, Suan Tawan Dhamma.
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.
Wat Dhammakaya DC arranged the meditation for natives
According to the Buddha, the practice of self-mortification [attakilamathanuyoga] is fruitless
The path of sensual pleasure [kamasukhallikanuyogal, is to seek for pleasures through the channels of the five outer senses: eyes, ears, nose, mouth and physical contact
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