The Influence of Luang Por Dhammajayo on Global Meditation : หน้า 23/59

Great Master and Follower of Peace. nastic rank of Phrarajbhavanavisudh). For over 40 years, Luang Por Dhammajayo has tirelessly dedicated his heart and soul to the teach- ing of meditation so that the whole world can find the true happiness. Regular meditation practice has transformed the lives of many people in all areas such as health, work and study. It can be applied in all aspects of our daily life to achieve success. Luang Por Dhammajayo has increased the number of Meditation Centres and currently there are more than 40 centres in 23 countries worldwide. People from all walks of life have expressed their interest in meditation for their own inner peace in- cluding directors, entrepreneurs, students, labour- ers and the general public. On 10th October 2008, Luang Por Dhammajayo led hundred and thousands of his fellow students to express their worship, gratitude, and veneration to Luang Pu, the Great Master of Dhammakaya Meditation, by casting a statue of him which is 1.5 times his actual life-size, consisting of 1 metric ton of pure gold, at Dhammakaya Temple. Apart from the casting of Luang Pu's image in solid gold, joy was brought to the crowd who were pres- ent when Dr Michael Nobel, a 4th generation mem- ber of the Nobel family, attended the ceremony. He 23