International Dhammadayada Ordination Program (IDOP) : Winter
The Buddhist Monk Ordination Program was first organized in 2005. The training was initiated by Luang Por Dhammajayo, The president of Dhammakaya Foundation ( A UN’s NGO and member of The World Fellowship of Buddhist ), with the objective of promoting ethics and morality among youths, in addition to their academic education. Education alone cannot adequately cultivate ethics and morality in a person.
The Photo Collection of the Novice Ordination Ceremony at Dhammakaya Temple on March 20th, 2013
Dhammachai Kathina 2013
The Photo Collection of the Dhammachai Kathina Ceremony for Casting the Gold Statue of the Most Ven. Phramongkolthepmuni (Sod Candasaro), the Monk who Conquered Mara, and Restoring the World Morality at Dhammakaya Temple
Wat Dhammakaya DC arranged the meditation for natives
The National Office of Buddhism has cooperated with Dhammakaya Temple to promote the Mass Ordination Project
This is a good news for all Buddhists. The National Office of Buddhism gave information at the press conference about the mass ordination project.
History of the Rain Retreat
The Rain Retreat had not existed yet during the initial years of Buddhism. Therefore, throughout any given year, when a monk needs to visit the people in order to teach Dhamma, the journey was made when time permitted.
The Ceremony of Chanting the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta
The Ceremony of Chanting the Lord Buddha’s Mantra “Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta” Since Dhammachai Day (the Most Ven. Phrathepyanmahamuni’s Ordination Anniversary) on Sunday September 22nd, 2013
I change my negative thoughts about the monk because of this mass ordination project
My life is changed because of the mass ordination project. I change my negative thoughts about the monk… Now! He was a regional manager who had a perfect life. He had a good job with high salary but he had negative thoughts about the monk. How did he change his mind? What does he get from this ordination?
3rd Hazel Grove Scouts Visit // May 5, 2016 - Wat Phra Dhammakaya Manchester, UK
On May 5, 2016 a group of scouts from Hazel Grove, Stockport in Greater Manchester, England came to visit Wat Phra Dhammakaya Manchester to learn about the Buddhist culture.
If a monk leaves the monkhood to marry with a girl, what will happen to him?
Questions from the audience: If a monk leaves the monkhood to marry with a girl, what will happen to him?
