I heard Luang Phaw talk about Sila Vata (religious or monastic precepts). What are they? How are they different from the 5 precepts?
The 18th/2025 Meeting of the Union of Thai Sanghas in Europe convened on August 17, 2025, in Switzerland, gathering dhammaduta monks to promote Buddhism and honor the Thai monarchy.
This last metaphor clearly illustrates how no benefit can be found by indulging in sensual pleasure
The monastic community and residents of Khlong Luang district organized celebration activities for the King’s birth anniversary in 2025
On 29 April 2026, at Wat Bote, Pathum Thani province, Most Venerable Phraratsiriwachirarangsi, assistant ecclesiastical chief of Pathum Thani province, was the monastic chairman and Pathum Thani Governor Ekavit Mee-Pian presided over the monastic blessing for His Royal Highness Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti Mahavajirottamangkul Sirivibulyarajakumar on his birthday anniversary.
On 2 October 2025, Most Venerable Phrapromdilok, a committee member of Sangha Supreme Council of Thailand, visited Wat Phra Dhammakaya as the venue for Dhamma test of elementary level at Kaew-Sa-Ra-Phad-Nuek 2 Meeting Hall, Wat Phra Dhammakaya.
The Great Imperial Crystal Ball of Bavaria is a sacred principle crystal ball that was named by the Most Venerable Phrathepyanmahamuni (Luang Por Dhammajayo), the Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, Thailand.
Soen Meditation Summit 2025 was organized for meditation training and connection between Thai and South Korean monastic communities.
Lad Lum Kaew Youth Training Center arranged the Picked-Up Robe Set Offering Ceremony for Buying Land and Building the Meditation Hall
Today’s society seems to be filled with so many underprivileged groups. I wonder if I should donate my money to make merit through charity or toward the support of the monastic community.
