Beaver Scouts visit Buddhist Temple

On 29 September 2009 approximately thirty Beaver Scouts from Knaphill enjoyed a visit to the Dhammakaya Temple in Knaphill to learn more about Buddhism towards their Faith Badge. Phra Nicholas Thanissaro explained about life as a Buddhist monk and answered extensive questions from the youngsters. They learnt about ceremonies and festivals and the five precepts which all Buddhists follow. They all tried meditation which was a new experience for many and Beavers enjoyed discussing similarities and differences between the temple and other churches they have visited.

Heritage Open Day Response

The Dhammakaya Centre for Buddhist Meditation, Woking participated for the first time this 13 September 2009 in the nationwide Heritage Open Day with a group of over twenty newcomers joining a guided tour of the temple, overview of Buddhism and a sample of meditation. Many expressed interest in joining the upcoming weekly courses at the temple which will start on 13 and 17 October.

Ground-breaking for Woking temple extension

After inauguration of a combined Kathina fund on 4 September for the 'Khun Yay Chandra Khonnokyoong Centenary building' in Thailand and the forthcoming 10th Anniversary 'multipurpose' building in Woking, building work for the latter has already begun. Ground breaking took place on 10 September 2009 for the foundations of an amenity which will soon solve the Dhammakaya Centre for Buddhist Meditation's needs for storage, classroom and creche space.

Most northerly meditation group?

The latest addition to the world's meditation groups, and possibly the most northerly comes from Nuuk, Greenland where on 4 September 2009 Allan Chemnitz established a ten-strong weekly group of Dhammakaya meditators. Interested? Contact Allan at achemnitz{a}gmail.com