2017

1st Bodhigaya Dhammayatra

Following the footsteps of the noble monks of the Mekong River Basin

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BodhigayaVijjalaya 980 Institute , Bodhigaya 980 Club, Virapuchong Foundation, and network partners from 5 countries joined hands to organize the 1st Bodhigaya Dhammayatra under the name "5 Lands Dhammayatra in the Footsteps of the Noble Monks of the Mekong River Basin" by leading Buddhists from 5 countries, totaling more than 200 monks/people, on a pilgrimage from Ubon Ratchathani Province to the Lao People's Democratic Republic, the Kingdom of Cambodia, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, and back to the Kingdom of Thailand. This event was attended by tens of thousands of people, bringing joy and happiness to Buddhists from all 5 countries. The event received cooperation from the Sangha, the government, various agencies, and even merchants and individuals. The total travel period for merit-making activities at 34 temples and important places of Buddhism in 5 countries was 15 days. In addition, 15 saplings of the Maha Bodhi Tree were invited from the city of Gaya, India to be planted as a witness to the establishment of peace. and the friendship between Buddhists, which has existed since the past and has continued to the present.

Worship the chedi of the northeastern region

BodhigayaVijjalaya 980 Institute, Bodhigaya Club 980, Viraphuchong Foundation organize a pilgrimage trip to worship the Isan chedis, emphasizing the sacredness of the Thai Buddhists.