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Buddhism Lecture to Locals // June 26, 2016 - Thai Buddhist Meditation Center, Japan

On Sunday June 26, 2016, the 5th Buddhism subject was lectured at Thai Buddhist Meditation Center.

Buddhism in Thailand and the Meditation Methods for Lay People” - June 28, 2016–Toyo University, Japan

On Tuesday June 28th, 2016 Professor Watanabe Shogo of Toyo University, Japan invited the teaching monk, Ven. Dr. Chattapong Katipanyayo, from the Meditation Center Tokyo, Japan, to give a lecture on the topic of “Buddhism in Thailand and the Meditation Methods for Lay People” for faculty members and university students at Toyo University.

Meditation for Locals // July 3, 2016 - Japanese Meditation Center, Japan

On Sunday July 3, 2016, Japanese Meditation Center of Japan, Tokyo, arranged meditation and gave a Japanese sermon by Phra Thanawut Tissaro.

Meditation for Locals // July 4, 2016 - Shiojiri, Japan

On Monday July 4, 2016, Phra Thanawut Tissaro from Japanese Meditation Center, Japan traveled to teach meditation at the Knowledge Exchange Center of Shiojiri city, Nagano Prefecture.

Weekend Meditation for Japanese // June 17-19, 2016 - Japanese Meditation Village, Japan

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.

3rd Alms Offering // June 19, 2016 - Amsterdam, the Netherlands

We would like to rejoice in the merits with the Thai communities in the Netherlands for hosting “the 3rd Alms Offering of 19 Venerable Monks from 10 Temples” in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Meditation Class for Locals // June 20, 2016 - Vayu Massage Shop, Japan

On Monday June 20, 2016, at Vayu Massage Shop in Nakameguro, Tokyo, the owner Mr. Takano invited the teaching monks from Thai Buddhist Meditation Center of Japan to teach dharma and lead meditation. He does it every month and this was the 20th time.

Youth Camp // June 12-15, 2016 - DIMC, California

From June 12-15, 2016, DIMC, California organized a Youth Camp for kids to come learn and practice many things in regards to the Buddhist culture and meditation.

Guided Meditation Class at YWCA Downtown Vancouver, Canada

On Tuesday May 17, 2016, Ms. Pimchanok and the Saisamorn Family invited Phrakhrubhavanavidesa, the Abbot of Seattle Meditation Center, to teach meditation at YWCA, which is an organization to help poor women in the downtown of Vancouver, Canada.

Westfield Primary School Visit // June 16, 2016 - Wat Phra Dhammakaya London

On June 16, 2016, 30 teachers and students from Westfield Primary School came to visit Wat Phra Dhammakaya London to learn about Buddhism, history of Wat Phra Dhammakaya London, and meditation.

The Middle Way Meditation Retreat // May 18-27, 2016 - Vietnam

From May 18th – 27th, 2016, The Middle Way Meditation Retreat under the leadership of Venerable monk Piset Jittasuto, Vice Deputy Chief of the Middle Way Meditation hosted the meditation retreat.

Meditation Session for Locals // May 2, 2016 - Wat Phra Dhammakaya Hong Kong

On May 2, 2016, Wat Phra Dhammakaya Hongkong organized an English meditation class for Hongkongese and foreigners.

Buddhism and Meditation Teaching // May 9, 2016 – DVM Humaniora, Aalst

On May 9th, 2016, DVM Humaniora in Aalst invited the venerable monks, Ven. Ruben and Ven. Winai, from Wat Phra Dhammakaya Benelux to teach meditation and Buddhism as a part of their religious subject.

Mediation and Dharma Class for Locals // May 1, 2016 - Japanese Meditation Center

On Sunday May 1st, 2016, the Japanese Meditation Center, Tokyo, arranged the meditation and taught a special dharma on the topic of “The Buddha’s History” in Japanese by Most Ven. Dr. Pongsak Thaniyo.

3rd Hazel Grove Scouts Visit // May 5, 2016 - Wat Phra Dhammakaya Manchester, UK

On May 5, 2016 a group of scouts from Hazel Grove, Stockport in Greater Manchester, England came to visit Wat Phra Dhammakaya Manchester to learn about the Buddhist culture.

Earth Day

Earth Day 22nd April 2016 Cleanse the Mind, Cleanse the World

Japanese Meditation Center taught meditation for Japanese in Hamamatsu

On Sunday March 27th, 2016, the Japanese Meditation Center was invited by Mr. Anomoto and his family to teach meditation for Japanese in Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka Prefecture.

Magha Puja Day 2016, February 22nd, Offering Lights to Brighten Your Life

Magha Puja Day is one of the most important Buddhist holy days in Thailand. Each of the 30,000 Buddhist temples across the nation holds its own ceremony to mark the occasion. The ceremony at Wat Phra Dhammakaya is one of the largest held in Thailand.

Alms Offering Ceremony at Lotus Land, Suphanburi — Luangpu’s birth place. 9 January 2016.

Alms Offering Ceremony at Lotus Land, Suphanburi — Luangpu’s birth place. 9 January 2016.

Holiday Meditation, New Jersey

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.