Wat Phra Dhammakaya Italy promotes Buddhism in Europe through educational activities and meditation retreats for Thai youth and expatriates.
Venerable Phrakhrusamu Sanitwong Wuttiwangso, director of Communication Department and assistant abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya stated that on occasion of “Coronation Day”, Wat Phra Dhammakaya Tochigi collaborated with Dhammakaya International Meditation Center Tochigi to organize an ordination ceremony and a laywomen/laymen training program for the Japanese locals in order to spread the Buddha’s teachings sustainably for the public.
Join the Great Sanghadana to 40,000 Temples across Thailand on Earth Day 2026, promoting Buddhist unity, meditation, and community support with 180,000 participants.
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 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.
Wat Phra Dhammakaya collaborated with 170 branches of Morality Promotion Center across Thailand to organize the mass ordination project for 5,000 novices, called “Dhamma Training during Summer Break”. On 4 April 2026, at the Ordination Center of Wat Phra Dhammakaya in Pathum Thani province, the parents of ordinands and laypeople circumambulated Maha Dhammakaya Cetiya, were asked for forgiveness and offered novices’ robe and alms bowl. There were 365 ordinands at this ordination center.
Bali Meditation Center offers a tranquil space for meditation, attracting practitioners from around the world. The recent course, led by a monk from Wat Phra Dhammakaya, received positive feedback for promoting inner peace and relaxation.
EARTH DAY 2026 The 82nd Auspicious Anniversary of Most Venerable Luang Por Dhammajayo Wednesday, 22 April 2026 Dhammakaya Temple, Pathum Thani, Thailand
On 31 March 2024, the Thai community in Sydney gathered for an almsgiving ceremony led by Venerable Phrakhrusamu Sanitwong, promoting Buddhism and community unity. The event included a sermon and a meditation course for local attendees.
Wat Phra Dhammakaya Seattle hosted a 'Full Moon Meditation' event promoting meditation and Thai culture. Participants learned meditation techniques, enjoyed lantern lighting, and shared a Thai dinner, fostering community ties and inner peace.
