Dhammakaya Foundation: 1 definition
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Source: WikiPedia: BuddhismThe Dhammakaya Foundation was founded in 1916 in Thailand by Phra Monkolthepmuni, the abbot of Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen. Following the death of Phra Monkolthepmuni, the Foundations work was continued by his disciple, Khun Yay Maha Ratana Upasika Chandra Khonnokyoong, a Buddhist mae chi. In 1970, a temple, called Wat Phra Dhammakaya, was constructed as a home for the movement. Located in Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani Province, the temple was intended to become an international center for the study of meditation.
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Partial matches: Dhammakaya.
Full-text: Dhammakaya Movement, Dhammakaya.
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