Religions for Peace
Our global community is comprised of people seeking refuge in various faiths. For the most part, the founder of each religion – be it Buddhism, Christianity,
If You Do It, I Have To Do It, Too
Aunt Choop was the daughter of one of Luang Pu’s closest friends. She had the opportunity to help with the funeral for Luang Pu’s mother. She had always made desserts and offered the desserts and alms to Luang Pu. As soon as she learnt that Uncle Laum and Aunt La Aw would donate the land for the construction of the Memorial Hall of Phramongkolthepmuni, she promptly announced that, “ If you do it, I have to do it, too.” After Aunt Choop donated the land, she had been looking forward to the completion of the Memorial Hall.
Selling Poverty
My brother in law had kidney failure, but he did not want to have treatment because he wanted to save money to make donations for the kathin ceremony at the hometown temple. He said that my sister wanted to make a donation for this kathin ceremony but she died before she could do it. He was afraid that when he wanted to make a donation, he would also die before having the opportunity. Why is it so difficult to make this merit? "You can see that we have to make merit quickly. We should not wait."
Iran-Thai Man Ordained and Cast Buddha Image
One Iran-Thai Man was easy to be raised, not naughty and had a good memory. After his parents got divorced, he stayed with his Iranian father. However, he chose to be ordained in Buddhism when he reached 21. He thinks that it is an opportunity to do good deeds for gratitude toward his parents, in which his father allowed willingly.
Will the friendship amongst drinkers last long?
People like to say that going out to drink alcohol with friends is a means to strengthen unity and promote relationships. It is regarded as promoting friendship. I just wonder if the friendship amongst drinkers will last long.
International Dhammadayada Ordination Program
By ordaining, you have the precious opportunity to live in an environment free of the boundaries of daily life, spend time with yourself, and purify your mind through meditation.
The 181st necessity offering ceremony to 323 temples in the four southern provinces of Thailand
Schedule of Dhammachai Day 2025
Join us for the 57th Dhammachai Day on August 27, 2025, at Wat Phra Dhammakaya for an enriching day filled with alms offering, meditation sessions, and ceremonies celebrating Luang Por Dhammajayo's legacy.
The enshrinement of Phramongkolthepmuni statue at Kaew Muang Loei Meditation Center
The enshrinement ceremony of Phramongkolthepmuni statue at Kaew Muang Loei Meditation Center took place on August 17, 2025, with notable dignitaries and attendees participating in this significant religious event.
HM the King offers monks’ robes and necessities to Wat Phra Dhammakaya-Bavaria
