Luang Por's Legacy of Leadership and Accomplishments : หน้า 37/200

During the forty-four years under Luang Por’s leadership, the world has witnessed some of the most astounding accomplishments any one person can achieve in one lifetime. There are more than one hundred projects that Luang Por has initiated and led to completion. Here are a few examples: - Establishing Dhammakaya centers throughout the world. As of 2013, eighty international centers have been established in thirty countries. - Initiating mass-ordination programs for monks and novices. To date, hundreds of thousands of men have ordained in Thailand and overseas. - Instilling in the minds of people the importance of generosity, morality and mental cultivation. More people are now aware of the importance of virtue and merit than any time in modern history. - Launching DMC (Dhammakaya Media Channel), the world’s first 24/7 Buddhist satellite TV channel, now seen in more than thirty countries. DMC was awarded sixteen Telly Awards in 2007, the most any organization ever won in one year. - Establishing Middle Way meditation retreats for foreign speakers. Thousands of people from around the world have participated. - Organizing annual Dhamma Quiz competitions aimed at elevating children’s moral standards. More than five million youths participate in this program each year.