Dhammakaya

Introduction to Meditation at New York University

The Buddhist Council of New York invites the Dhammakaya International Meditation Center of New Jersey (D.I.M.C.N.J) to give an introduction to meditation.

Bad Thoughts

This world is a collection of people with flaws greed, anger, delusions, jealousy. Men and women, we all have flaws.

Kathina – The Splendid Robe Offering Ceremony Sunday, 2 November 2014 at Wat Phra Dhammakaya, Thailand

Kathina Robe Offering is a wonderful Buddhist tradition that has been preserved for over 2500 years since the Lord Buddha’s time.

Whenever

Center your mind softly, gently, lightly, and happily; with a clear and thought-free mind. While you are doing your daily chores; like brushing your teeth, washing your face, or cleaning your house.

Buddhist Answers to Questions Asked presented

Buddhist Answers to Questions Asked presented by Ven.Pasura Dhantamano.

Effortlessly

We have to center our mind regularly and continuously.

Mahapavarana – Day of Resolutions

A beautiful and pure heart, analogous to a precious gem that others can appreciate through one’s speech and action, is one of the many outstanding characteristics of a sage that develops as a direct result of countless lifetimes accumulating and cultivating virtuous deeds. A sage is a pundit who consistently thinks wholesome thoughts, speaks wise words, and performs good deeds, thus earning adulation and respect of everyone.

History of the End of Buddhist Lent Day

The final day of Buddhist Lent falls on the 15th day of the 11th waxing moon. This day marks the end of the three months Rains-retreat known as ‘Buddhist Lent’ in which monks had earnestly dedicated themselves to the study of Buddhist scriptures and meditation practice.

The 130th Anniversary of the Great Master Phramongkolthepmuni’s Birth

The virtuous life of the Great Master Phramongkolthepmuni (Sodh Candasaro), or Luang Pu Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen, was exemplary from the beginning, in the middle and at the end.

The appearances of the word “Dhammakaya” in the Tripitaka and other Buddhist texts.

The appearances of the word “Dhammakaya” The word “Dhammakaya” appears in various places both in the Tripitaka and other Buddhist texts. In the Tripitaka, the word “Dhammakaya” appears in four places.

10th September : The Day Master Nun Chand Passed Away

“Khun Yai” Chand Khonnokyoong, the fifth of nine children, was born to a middle class farming family in Nakhon Chaisri sub-district of Nakhon Pathom.

Getting to Know Wat Phra Dhammakaya

In the beginning, there were only extensive fields under the hot sun with no trees or buildings. And at night, there was only the star-filled sky.

97 Years of Dhammakaya Knowledge (Vijja Dhammakaya)

Dhammakaya is the body of enlightenment of the Lord Buddha and “vijja” is the true knowledge; together, “vijja Dhammakaya” means the true and supreme knowledge illuminated by the Dhammakaya vision.

Our Roles and Responsibilities

Living in any society, we will certainly encounter many acquaintances who lack the appropriate social skills to interact with those around them or were often oblivious to the feelings of others. This may lead to numerous problems in the future.

History of the Rain Retreat

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.

“Dhammakaya Foundation have been aiding 323 temple in four Southern border provinces for ten years”

According to the insurgency of four Southern border provinces including Narathiwat, Yala, Pattani, and Songkhla, this have caused the danger to the Buddhist monk and also troubled the Buddhist activities, ....

Why Do Buddhists Visit the Temple?

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.

Kathina - The Splendid Robe Offering Ceremony Sunday, 2 November 2014 at Wat Phra Dhammakaya, Thailand

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.

Dhammachai Day, the Day of the Declaration of Victory : 27th August

Wind back 45 years to 27th August 2512 B.E., in the ubosotha (chapel) of Wat Paknam Bhasichareon, and we see a great kalyanamitta who has resolutely decided to ordain and devote his entire life to Buddhism.