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Cetiya Dipa Sarana

Address: Jl. Otto Iskandardinata No. 80 Kota Tangerang  Province Banten 15000
Tradition: Theravada
Phone: +622155776783
Fax: +622155767066
E-mail: dipasarana.cetiya@gmail.com
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Buddhist Teacher Member of Cetiya Dipa Sarana 2010

  1. Kurniawan
  2. Wiria Kalyana, BBA
  3. Rohedi, SAB
  4. Waliyanto, S.Ag.
  5. Subagyo, S.Ag.
  6. Christian Chandra
  7. Warsito, A.Ma.Pd.
  8. Aji Nugroho, S.Ag.
  9. Jusup Tjarmedi
  10. Shadagunawi
  11. Ria Anis Purwaningrum, S.Ag.
  12. Sri Multianingsih, S.Ag.
  13. Sumantoro, S.Ag.
  14. Mulyani, S.Pd.
  15. Juanti, S.Ag.
  16. Sobiyanto, SE


Cetiya Dipa Sarana Dharma Putra

Address: Jl. Otto Iskandardinata No. 80   Tangerang City Jakarta 15113
Tradition: Theravada
Affiliation: Kanwil Depag Propinsi Banten
Phone: +62215525277
Fax: +6255767066
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Cetiya Dipa Sarana Dharma Putra adalah Cetiya yang digunakan oleh para siswa-siswi di Sekolah Dharma Putra untuk melakukan kegiatan praktik ibadah dengan tata cara dan tradisi Theravada dibawah pembinaan Yang Mulia Bhikkhu Sukhemo Mahathera yang lebih sering berdomisili di Vihara Jakarta Dhammacakka Jaya, Sunter, Jakarta Utara.


Chiang Rai Buddhist Group

Address: Chiang Rai Sangha College, Rittiprasath Road,   T.Wiang A.Muang, Chiang Rai 57000
Tradition: Theravada
Affiliation: Chiang Rai Sangha College
Phone: +6653021421
E-mail: tony.macgregor@gmail.com
Website: https://chiangraibuddhistgroup.wordpress
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Spiritual Director: Phrakhru Suthee  Email  (Phone: +6653601070)
Main Contact: Tony Macgregor  Email  (Phone: +6653021421)
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Chiang Rai Buddhist Group is an English-language largely expat group that meets regularly for meditation and Buddhist study. We organize meditation retreat and hold Dhamma discussion.


Chongji Buddhist Order

Address: 776-2 Kangnam-gu Yeoksam-dong   Seoul Seoul 135-928
Tradition: Mahayana
Phone: 82-2-508-8933
Fax: 82-2-555-1082
E-mail: kacademy@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.chongji.or.kr
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Main Contact: Bojeong  
Spiritual Director: Hyogang  
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Buddhist Chongji Order, one of the leading lay Buddhist order of South Korea, was established in 1972 as a separate organization. The foundation of Chongji Order is a historical fact in the history of Korean Buddhism which prolonged over 1,500 years. During the long journey of Korean Buddhism only few traditional order systems have been surviving where lay Buddhist’s role is less remarkably and very limited.

When Chongji Order was founded Korean Buddhism was decreasing accumulated legacy. Korean Buddhism was losing its legacy and religious zeal for its outdated order system which became irrelevant during the course of history. However, the whole social order was being modernized, and urbanized with rapid speed that was geared by Western values. In that feudalistic environment Korean monks were bound to survive and carry their inherited values. Their everyday life style and entire monastic culture was entirely different from the lay people of Korean society. Furthermore, Buddhist community had become paralyzed and even not able to understand everyday anguish and sufferings of the common mass. These circumstances provided a space for the Korean lay Buddhist order to set out the organization to proselytize the people. Moreover, the system which was near to collapsed that so called traditional Korean Buddhist orders was against of any activity organized by lay Buddhists. Chongji Order was founded in order to overcome such hindrance and motivate the common mass and find better way to proselytize the people into Buddhism.

With the mottos of “Buddhism in Everyday Life” Chongji Order thrust oneself into Korean society, and served an excellent opportunity for common people. The order built its central building not on the mountains but in the main city of South Korea, and devoted her work to modernize Buddhist rituals reflecting modern culture. The practice and teaching were also able to be led by lay Buddhist leaders. With all these changes, the order made great achievements since its foundation. Presently, the order has become one of the five major Buddhist orders of Korea, having thirty six centers with thousand of followers. Chongji Order have also established a foundation for education and welfare, and running a middle school and welfare centers. Chongji Order is also focusing on the other areas. This order has been co-founder of the Buddhist Broadcasting System and Buddhist Television Network of Korea.

Presently one of the most important activities proposing by the Chongji Order is to devote herself to build friendly relation with overseas Buddhist groups. Since 1997, Chongji Order has been promoting companionship with Chinese and Japanese Buddhist Orders for shake of popularizing the activity of order. The proposed forum to be held in coming October will be a historical momentum in this regard.

Chongji Order is committed to build the World Buddhist Exchange Center at the center of Seoul, where the center will facilitate several facilities such as bedrooms, seminar rooms, conference hall, restaurant, and meditation hall etc. for the Buddhist follower visiting Korea and around countries to get Buddhist experience.


Compassion Buddhist Meditation Society

Address: 49 Jalan Chengai, Melodies Garden   Johor Bahru Johor 80250
Tradition: Mahayana, The New Kadampa Tradition
Affiliation: NKT - IKBU
Phone: 607 334 1106
E-mail: info@meditateinjb.org
Website: http://www.meditateinjb.org
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Teacher: Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab  
Contact: Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab  
Spiritual Director: Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche  
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Compassion Kadampa Buddhist Centre is founded by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso founder of The New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU), an international association of Mahayana Buddhist study and meditation centres. Weekly drop-in meditation classes take place most weeks; meditation classes for everybody.

We are located ten minutes north of Johor Bahru city centre. We are a non-profit organisation. Our aim is to help anyone experience practical solutions to the problems of daily life through Buddhist meditations and ideas.

Everybody is welcome!


Dahamdeepa Foundation

Address:   Hakmana Southern 23700
Tradition: Theravada
Phone: +94 412286959
Fax: +94 412286959
E-mail: dahamdeepa@gmail.com
Website: http://www.dahamdeepa.com
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Teacher: bhante suseela  
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Dahamdeepa foundation is founded in 2005 as a social development organisation. DDF Registered under the Voluntary Social Services Organization bearing Act No:31 of 1980. RG NO: SPC/HK/2012/01.


Daijokyo Japanese Monastery

Address: Bodhgaya, Dist, Gaya, Bihar, India 
Tradition: Mahayana
Phone: 200747
Fax: 200407
E-mail: daijokyotemple_bg@yahoo.co.in
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Location: In Bihar Sate. Bodhgaya is 13km. from Gaya and auto-rickshaws shuttle back and forth. They start from the Kacheri in the city centre at Gaya. Buses depart less frequently.

The Japanese Monastery, next to the Karmapa monastery, is clean and comfortable but during the tourist season, November to late January, it can be packed out with Japanese tour groups. Your stay there is limited to three days. It has a very beautiful image of the Buddha brought from Japan.


Dana Citta Buddhist Society

Address: 6 Lorong 35 Geylang #03-01 Singapore 387938 Tel: 65-6746-4243 Email: danacitta@gmail.com  
Tradition: Mahayana
Phone: 65-6746-4243
E-mail: danacitta@gmail.com
Website: http://www.danacitta.org
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The mission of Dana Citta Buddhist Society is to promote the practice of selfless giving or "dana" , for the benefit and well-being of all beings.

We aim to achieve our mission through the following objectives:

  • to learn, study, uphold, and propagate the teachings of Buddhism with right understanding through learning and education.
  • to observe the Buddhist precepts and practise the attributes of universal kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy and equanimity.
  • to cultivate love and compassion for other less-privileged fellow beings by providing facilities, aids and materials for them to receive formal education, basic health care and social services.
  • to promote the practice of making offerings of basic necessities to the community of Buddhist monks and nuns so that they can spend their time cultivating themselves and serving the community; and
  • to organize self-enrichment programmes for members so as to promote a wholesome all-rounded lifestyle for Buddhists in the modern society.


Dana Citta Buddhist Society

Address: 7 lor 35 geylang #02-01 S(387938)  
Tradition: Mahayana
Phone: 66831597
E-mail: danacitta@gmail.com
Website: http://www.danacitta.org
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The mission of Dana Citta Buddhist Society is to promote the practice of selfless giving or "dana" , for the benefit and well-being of all beings.

We aim to achieve our mission through the following objectives:

  • to learn, study, uphold, and propagate the teachings of Buddhism with right understanding through learning and education.
  • to observe the Buddhist precepts and practise the attributes of universal kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy and equanimity.
  • to cultivate love and compassion for other less-privileged fellow beings by providing facilities, aids and materials for them to receive formal education, basic health care and social services.
  • to promote the practice of making offerings of basic necessities to the community of Buddhist monks and nuns so that they can spend their time cultivating themselves and serving the community; and
  • to organize self-enrichment programmes for members so as to promote a wholesome all-rounded lifestyle for Buddhists in the modern society.


Dhamma Avantika Vipassana Center

Address: 15,Gordhan Dhaam,Opposite J K hospital, Freeganj   Ujjain 456010
Tradition: Non-Sectarian
Phone: 9406717675
E-mail: makwanashiva@gmail.com
Website: https://g.co/kgs/9A6Ekw
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Teacher: S.N Goenka  
Vipassana Teacher : S.N Goenka  
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Daily Vipassana   प्रतिदिन आनापान व विपस्सना साधना
*सम्मोगानं तपो सुखं* Timings:-
Monday to Sat प्रतिदिन(Morning सुबह)7.30 AM to 8.30 AM (Evening शाम) 
6.30 PM to 7.30 PM Sunday हर रविवार सुबह 7.30 AM to 8.30 AM
ब्रेक 5 minutes 
8.35 AM to 9.30 AM. Evening शाम 6.30 PM to 7.30 PM.
 N.D. Dhanwaniji (Dadaji)
S.C. Makwana
9406717675
900980148
F Jyotiji
6263273254
"आनापान साधना"
प्रतिदिन सोमवार से शनिवार सुबह 8.30 से 9.30 के बीच केवल 45 मिनट। जिन महिला, पुरुष व किशोर/ किशोरियों ने विपस्सना के 10 दिवसीय शिविर नहीं किए है, वे भी विपस्सना कीपहली सीढ़ी आनापान 30से45 मिनट में केवल एक बार आचार्य गोएंका जी के बताए ऑडियो केमाध्यम से सीखने आ सकते हैँ और सीखने के बाद 10 मिनट सुबह/शाम घर पर करें या सेंटर पर आकर जितना करना चाहें करें।


Dhamma Forum

Address: JVL Towers, II Floor, 117, Nelson Manickam Road,  Chennai Tamil Nadu 600029
Tradition: Non-Sectarian
Affiliation: NIL
Phone: +914423741964
E-mail: 1dhammaforum@gmail.com
Website: http://www.dhammaforum.org
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Teacher: Krishnan O.N.  (Phone: 09962149770)
Main Contact: Chandrasekaran K.  Email  (Phone: 09444902803)
Teacher: K,Sambandam  
Spiritual Director: Ven, Ashin Wathavaa  (Phone: 09841070839)
Teacher: Ven. Ashin Wathavaa  
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A co ordinating forum for the Buddhist activities in South India, particularly Tamilnadu.

Conducts Weekly Vipassana meditation classes.

Organises the meetings and forums for the talks by eminent teachers whenever they are awailable in Tamil Nadu.

Weekly Dhamma lectures and presentation of Buddhist teachings through modern multi media means in the Auditorium of the forum. 

Encourages Building Buddhist shrines in different parts of the Chennai and around. 


Dhamma Garden

Address:   Saen Tung Trat
Tradition: Theravada, Vipassana Insight Practice as taught by the late Achan Naeb Mahaniranon
Affiliation: http://www.wiwatta.org
E-mail: round.free@gmail.com
Website: http://www.dhammagarden.jimdo.com
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Main Contact: Rodrigo Aldana  Email  
Teacher: Phra Achan Maha Bunchu Sukhumalo  
Spiritual Director: Achan Prani Samreungrat  
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Satipaṭṭhāna Vipassanā Insight Practice as taught by the late Achan Naeb Mahaniranon.

Please check our web-sites and contact us by email.

Thank you.


Dhamma Kañcana

Address: Mooban Wang Kayai, Tambon Prangpley, Sangklaburi District,Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand  
Tradition: Theravada, Vipassana meditation as taught by S.N.Goenka
E-mail: info@kancana.dhamma.org
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Dhamma Kañcana, meaning ‘Gold of Dhamma’ , is located in Kanchanaburi Province,

approximately 300 kilometres west of Bangkok and 60 kilometres from the Myanmar border.

Kanchanaburi is famous not only for its historical railway bridge built the River Kwai built by

prisoners of war during World War II but also for its picturesque landscape of hills, waterfalls and

rivers.

Donated by old students, Dhamma Kañcana is situated at the foot of a hill surrounded by a

sparse forest and close to a vast water reservoir behind the Vajiralongkorn Dam. The weather is

generally pleasant all year long: warm in summer, fresh during the rainy season from June to

October, and rather cold from November to February. Both the weather and the natural

environment make the site an ideal place for meditation.

The Centre is under construction. The meditation hall, the teacher’s residence and the kitchen

have been almost complete. The construction of a male residential building has just begun.

Dhamma Kañcana is expected to be ready in 2007, when ten-day, twenty-day and thirty-day

courses will be regularly offered.


Dhamma Kranti Buddha Sangha

Address: 110/111, Shantinagar, Yerwada, Pune-411006 India 
Phone: +91206611646
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Main Contact: Mr Nilesh Chavan  Email  
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Regular programme:

• Discusion on Dharma 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm
• Meditation Every Webnesday 8.30 pm to 10.30
• Social Work


Dhamma Prakashan

Address: 16/383 Trilok Puri   Delhi NDelhi 110091
Tradition: Non-Sectarian
Affiliation: Lord Buddha Trust
Phone: 09210122842
E-mail: dhammaprakshan@gmail.com
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Main Contact: Amar Visharat  Email  (Phone: 09210122842)
Teacher: Bhism pal singh  
Spiritual Director: Bhante Dhamma Vivechen  Email  
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DHAMMA PRAKASHAN: - Dhamma Prakashan is committed to the propagation and publication of the ideal book of Buddhism and Bahujan literature Dhamma Publication a unit of Lord Buddha Trust who dedicated for Dhamma Work in India. Lord Buddha Trust was founded with the objectives of imparting education, Buddhist philosophy, besides the cause of human rights, Dhamma Work, Pali language Learning center, self respect, brotherhood, Publication and other charitable activities etc, Lord Buddha Trust is Buddhist organization and registered under Trust act.  LBT is creating a environment of Dhamma aura in India. Our organization has played a vital role in bringing our some notable works of Buddhist and Ambedkarite literature, so we have made a Executive board for Dhamma Publication name as Dhamma Publication Executive Board, so we want offer membership for Dhamma Publication board to you, If you agree with us  send us your personel profile.


Dhamma Research Center

Address: vill: Silak,Upazill: Rangunia,Dist: Chittagong  Chittagong 4000
Tradition: Theravada
Affiliation: The Corporate Body of the Buddha Educational Foundation
Phone: 008801911877876
E-mail: jewel.barua.ctg@gmail.com
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Spiritual Director: Ven. Suddhananda  (Phone: 008801817261835)
Main Contact: Jewel Barua  Email  (Phone: 008801911877876)
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Dhamma Research Center

A Theravada Buddhists Organigation. We are organizing many Dhamma activities including books publishing, magazines, newslaters etc. We also maintaining Meditation Course. We are making many events for rural students to encourage them to get the essenence of Dhamma. We also help the rural students to get a proper traditional education in parralel with Dhamma. We organize Dhamma Talks as per a duty in this area. Here joins many riligious men also. We are always with Buddha. Dhamma and Sangha with its essence.


Dhamma Samudda (Vipassana Centre)

Address: Kandieng District, Pursat Province, Cambodia 
Tradition: Theravada
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Main Contact: Dhamma Kamboja  
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Meditation System: The S.N.Goenka tradition

Meditation System: This is a ten day retreat in which meditators begin by undertaking the Five Precepts of moral conduct as the basis for their practice. The technique begins by focusing on the natural breath at the nostril. Once sufficient concentration is established, they proceed to the technique of vipassana. That is, they explore their mental and physical nature by moving attention systematically throughout the body, dispassionately observing the physical sensations that occur.

Intensive silent retreats are open to the general public. The usual course format is ten days. There is no charge for the teaching. Donations are accepted from participants only to cover room, board and other operating expenses.


Dhamma Study Group Bogor

Address: Jl. City No. 9A, Bogor 16123 Jabar, Indonesia 
Tradition: Theravada
E-mail: selamat@bogor.wasantara.net.id
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Dhamma Study Group Bogor is a lay Buddhist Group (Dhamma Study Group) in Bogor.

Activities are studying, teaching, translating Buddha Dhamma; regular meditation based on the Pali Canon.


Dhamma Wisdom Centre

Address: 27 Jalan Senyum Singapore 418151  
Tradition: Theravada
Affiliation: Wat Ananda
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Main Contact: Dr Winyoo  
Spiritual Director: Dr Winyoo  
Temple Guardian: Ricahrd Tan  (Phone: 9231 1221)
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Morning meditation starts daily from 6.30am and evening chanting starts from 7pm. All is welcome.   


Dhammacakka Meditation Center

Address: No. SA, 14/ 98/ J-10, Baraipur, Sarnath,Varanasi   Uttar Pradesh 221007
Tradition: Theravada
Phone: +91-542-2595716
E-mail: nagabhantee@yahoo.com
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U: Adicca  Email  (Phone: +91-542-2595716)
Spiritual Director: Dr. Nagavamsa  Email  (Phone: +91-542-2595716)
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I am Rev. U Nagavamsa  a Myanmar Buddhist monk, doing missionary in India, Bangladesh and Myanmar. At present I have construction a meditation center at Sarnath, Varanasi where the Buddha first sermon was. I hope I can fulfill here the reintroduction of the Buddha\'s teaching.

After construction the meditation hall I can accept 120 Yogis and will arrange the course for training of meditation on the way of Mahasi Sayadaw of Myanmar.

I hope I can: 1 preservation, 2. Restoration, 3. Promotion and, 4. Propagation of Buddhist cultures in India.

I wish all living being happiness with Dhamma and that they attain Nirvana by practice of meditation.

Dr. Nagavamsa

Dhammacakka Meditation Center
Baraipor, Sarnath Varanasi UP India


DhammaCitta

Address:   Jakarta
Tradition: Non-Sectarian
E-mail: sumedho@dhammacitta.org
Website: http://dhammacitta.org
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Main Contact: Sumedho  Email  
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DhammaCitta is an independent Buddhist organization. We provide online discussion forum, e-library and Buddhist text publications.


Dhammadhara Foundation

Address: The Cypress Hermitage, Bambarella   Tawalantenna Central 20838
Tradition: Theravada, Forest Tradition (Aranna-vasin)
Phone: (+0094) 081 562 0553
E-mail: bhikkhu.samahita@what-buddha-said.net
Website: http://What-Buddha-Said.net
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Spiritual Director: Venerable Bhikkhu Samahita  Email  (Phone: (+0094) 081 562 0553)
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Solitary meditation hermitage in connection with meditation center.
Longterm retreats welcome, personal guidance by solitary meditator.
The Dhammadhara Foundation performs public service for all beings:
http://What-Buddha-Said.net/various/Dhammadhara_Foundation.htm


DhammaGyan Foundation

Address:   Alwar Rajasthan 301001
Tradition: Theravada
E-mail: dhammagyan@gmail.com
Website: https://dhammagyan.org
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Main Contact: DhammaGyan Foundation  Email  
Teacher: DhammaGyan Team  
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DhammaGyan Foundation is an organization to spread the Buddha's words in digital format. We at DhammaGyan provide ebooks, articles, videos and other kind of content that needed to serve our goal. 


Dhammakaya Centre Singapore

Address: Dhammakaya Centre Singapore 6 Sumang Walk punggol Singapore [828675] Tel. 6926 2072  
Tradition: Theravada
Phone: 6926 2072
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With the core belief that “Inner Peace brings World Peace”, Dhammakaya Centre Singapore was set up as a Buddhist Meditation Society back in September 1999, with teaching and promoting meditation as its principal activity. Meditation is a popular activity suitable for all ages, races and religions, and particularly relevant for people living in a dynamic and fast-paced city like Singapore. On top of well-established benefits to one’s physical health, it has also been shown to be effective in reducing stress and elevating cognitive abilities and work productivity. In the area of inter-personal relationship, it has an even more profound impact; a positive change at the individual’s emotional level has a positive influence on the well-being of one’s immediate family and community, thus setting in place the foundation for a world that is accepting, inclusive and cohesive. This is the world that we value and aspire for. The DCS Building was designed specifically to provide a space of tranquillity to anyone who seeks to achieve that inner peace. It’s like an oasis in a desert, a safe harbour to nourish an individual’s mind. Having set base at Punggol, we are now ready to fully pursue our mission to benefit the masses. In lock-step with the development of the Punggol district, we shall now march towards a blissful, harmonious and prosperous society.


Dhammakaya Foundation

Address: Wat Luang Phor Sodh Dhammakayaram Dammnoen Saduak District, Rajburi Province 70130, Thailand.  
Tradition: Theravada
Phone: 66-81-837-8457;
Fax: 66) 32-740-170
E-mail: bmi@dhammacenter.org
Website: http://www.dhammacenter.org/home
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Introduction to Dhammakaya Meditation

About five hundred years after the Great Decease of Lord Buddha, there remained no evidence of the Dhammakaya meditation technique. After devoted practice, the Venerable Chao Khun Phra Mongkol-Thepmuni restored the principles of Dhammakaya meditation and taught them. Today the approach has become well-known once again.

The Venerable Chao Khun Phra Mongkol-Thepmuni once said that Dhammakaya meditation would be known all over the country, primarily because it penetrates right to the heart of the practice of purification. Defilements such as greed, hatred, delusion, conceit, wrongview, doubt, sloth, restlessness, shamelessness, and lack of moral dread are uprooted naturally and effectively. Avijja or ignorance becomes Vijja or knowledge.

Dhammakaya meditation is not a new practice, as many believe. It is the original Buddha-Teaching. Dhammakaya meditation is the exact path that the Buddha practiced. It is cited many times in the Tipitaka (Buddhist Canon), and directly follows the Noble Eightfold Path which is classified into the three categories of Sila or morality, Samatha or Right Concentration, and Vipassana or Right Wisdom. In combination with the four Satipatthana or Foundations of Mindfulness, the Samatha (concentration) and Vipassana (insight) will advance to Right Wisdom pertaining to the Sankhara or compounds and Visankhara or non-compounds. The Right Wisdom of the Four Noble Truths will be unfolded. Nirvana or freedom from all conditioning and suffering will, thus, be attained.

Without Lord Buddha, this teaching would never have been known and practiced. Without the Venerable Phra Mongkol-Thepmuni, Dhammakaya meditation would never have been well known again. Various benefits will be gained even at the beginning of Dhammakaya meditation practice.

This is for all who seek to understand reality or the true meaning of life as well as those who seek inner purification. Wisdom and virtue develop hand-in-hand. As the meditator progresses beyond the distortions of the passions, insight sharpens and understanding deepens.

Dhammakaya Meditation does not require blind faith. You do not have to believe in Buddhism to benefit from it. It is a method for training the mind to become concentrated and keenly aware, focused inward at the center of the body. With practice, you will encounter new experiences for yourself and will develop confidence.

In 1916, Luang Phor Sodh Candasaro (Chao Khun Phra Mongkol-Thepmuni) rediscovered the Dhammakaya approach to meditation which had been lost sometime during the first five hundred years following the passing away of Lord Buddha. The technique leads the meditator directly along the path to enlightenment and emancipation by combining concentration (Samatha) and insight (Vipassana) meditation techniques. It is, thus, extremely focused and effective.

Dhammakaya Meditation practice has become popular and widespread throughout Thailand. This is intended to make the method more widely available to English speakers.

Meditation begins with turning the powers of observation and awareness inward. We are accustomed to perceiving the outside world, but introspection requires special effort. Steeped in science, we have prided ourselves on “objectivity” while remaining largely unaware of inner biases.

Traditional scientific objectivity required isolation from the object observed. Since quantum mechanics was introduced, science has recognized that we are part of the world we perceive and what we see depends on how we look at it. Meditation is like polishing a lens to enable us to see more clearly. Skill in meditation develops the ability to perceive experience directly without the distortions implicit in conceptualization.

Many seekers turn to meditation because of dissatisfaction with life. This is the universally experienced sadness / suffering / tension (Dukkha) on which Lord Buddha based the Four Noble Truths. But, this motivation to ease tensions or cope with anxieties is only a starting point. Many meditation techniques will provide relief on this worldly level, but the beauty of Dhammakaya Meditation is that it leads directly upwards from this plane to more and more refined, purer and purer levels of awareness.

The effectiveness of the Dhammakaya Meditation derives from focusing attention at the center of the body and combining three meditation techniques simultaneously. Meditators often debate the efficacy of concentration (Samatha) versus insight (Vipassana). Dhammakaya Meditation employs elements of both. Higher and higher levels of concentration enable personal insight to progress from a more worldly view to Right Understanding and ultimately to Supra-mundane Right Wisdom.


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