Meditation Practices and Activities at Centres : หน้า 157/232

Each centre has regular meditation practise and activities including offering sustenance to Buddha on every first Sunday of the month, dedicating merit to the decreased, releasing fish and other creatures, improving standards in the centres, and any other preparations needed for special ceremonies. In addition, people are invited to meditate and practise Dharma in every ceremony. Moreover, a number of courses have been opened for foreigners to attend. The activities include preventing temptations, such as pouring away alcohol and burning tobacco. There has also been a meditation course set up for students and the Dhammadayada ordination programme for Thai and foreign people. The establishment of Meditation centres in foreign countries is to provide an opportunity for people to practise meditation continuously. The benefits are finding true happiness and peace for people around the world.