“Khun Yai” Chand Khonnokyoong, the fifth of nine children, was born to a middle class farming family in Nakhon Chaisri sub-district of Nakhon Pathom.
As the 74th anniversary of the Most Venerable Phrarajbhavanajahn’s (Luang Por Dattajeevo) – Vice Abbot of the Wat Phra Dhammakaya, birthday approaches, it is of great honor and privilege for his disciples, comprised of venerable monks, novice monks, laymen and laywomen, and the general public, to recognize the benevolence and kindness of this magnanimous human being for his complete devotion to Buddhism and the vast knowledge he has imparted on us.
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.
On 12 April 2026, Thai monks held their first official pilgrimage in Mexico City, promoting peace and community unity through a 'Walk for Peace' event.
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.
Mother's Day 2014. History and Activities on Mother's Day 2014.
The Most Venerable Phramonkolthepmuni (Sod Candasaro), Luang Pu Wat Paknam Bhasichareon, the light of Dhamma to mankind (episode II).
The Great Master Day 2010. The ceremonies of the Dhammakaya Master Day. Schedule.
She was born twice in the last Buddhist interval, but almost missed the group because she didn’t meditate constantly.
