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.
I would like to ask about when the monks go for the offering rounds; can they wear a pair of sandals? For nowadays some areas are not suited to walk bare footed.
I’d like to ask Luang Phaw about the principle of “Sangha Dana” (presenting gifts to the Order of Monks), and if there is only one monk who receives our gifts, it can be counted as Sangha Dana or not? Also I’d like to know which one gives us more merit between presenting gifts to the Order of Monks or to a specific one.
Wat Phra Dhammakaya hosts an ordination ceremony for 29 foreign monks from 4 countries, promoting Buddhist teachings internationally through the Dhammadayada Ordination Program.
Wat Phra Dhammakaya Network held an international seminar in Europe to promote Buddhism and exchange propagation ideas among Dhammaduta monks, under the leadership of Venerable Phravithesphavanadham.
The Vesak Festival in Italy featured participation from Thai monks promoting inner peace and outer peace, celebrating the Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and nirvana with international Buddhist communities.
Join the Vesak Festival in South Korea on 18 May 2026 for meditation training led by Dhammaduta monks from Thailand, promoting inner peace and relaxation.
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.
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.
The establishment of Borobudur Inner Peace Sanctuary in Indonesia was marked by a ceremonial purification on May 11, 2025, led by prominent Buddhist leaders, gathering over 500 attendees including monks and local residents.
