The Ninth World Buddhist Summit gathered 10,000 monks from 51 countries in Japan from April 8-11, 2026, celebrating International Buddhism with ceremonies, presentations, and discussions on challenges and propagation of Buddhism in Africa.
Wat Phra Dhammakaya organized the Maha Sangha Dana Offering Ceremony to 30,000 temples to celebrate the Earthday and the 71 Birthday Anniversary of Phratepyanmahamini, Chief Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya on 22 April 2015. There are around 50,000 of monks and novices across Thailand and world wide participated the ceremony.
This period of the year is known as the Buddhist Lent season or rainy retreat. I would like to know the historical background of this religious event and the activities of monks during these months.
Howard McCrary, the famous American singer, unveiled his feeling as a Buddhist monk at Dhammakaya Temple in Thailand.
History of the Buddhist Lent Day. Why did the Lord Buddha appoint the Buddhist Lent? What do the monks do during this period? And more...
Wat Phra Dhammakaya in Pathum Thani province arranged the ordination celebration for new monks batch “the Master Nun Chand Khonnokyoong’s 105th Birthday Anniversary.”
1,130 Pilgrim Monks Embark on the 4th Dhammachai Dhutanga to Revive World Morality, Welcome the New Year, and Accrue Great Merit for the Country
When I reviewed my notes from a sermon given by a respected senior monk during my research for this book, I incidentally came monk during my research for this book,
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.
