Candle Procession and the Buddhist Rains Retreat
During the full moon of this month we celebrate the religious holiday of Asarnha Bucha Day. It commemorates the Buddha’s first sermon to his first five disciples. The following day marks the start of...
View ArticleMass Ordination of Monks at Wat Phra Dhammakaya
At the crack of dawn this morning, I was back at Wat Phra Dhammakaya in Pathum Thani Province. I was last there for the meditation workshop for female Buddhists (see here). This picture shows the...
View ArticleHilltribe Ordination at The Marble Temple
Wat Benchamabopit, which is more commonly known as The Marble Temple, is probably the most beautiful temple in Bangkok. It is certainly one of the most unique as it is a blend of European and Thai...
View ArticleMaking Merit for HM The King
Today, people from all around the country are coming together to celebrate the 84th birthday of H.M. The King. Many of them are wearing pink which is an auspicious colour believed to help make the King...
View ArticleMorning Alms Offering to 8,000 Monks in Bangkok
During March 2012, there will be a series of six alms giving ceremonies around Bangkok involving an estimated total of 100,000 monks. The purpose is to celebrate the 2,600th anniversary of the Lord...
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