20/07/2021
The 2nd Global Dhammacakka Forum Project
21-23 July 2021, 7-9 pm ( Thailand time ) via Zoom
1. Significance & Background
Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta is the first sermon of the Lord Buddha, delivered to the five ascetics (“Pancavaggi") at "Isip-pa-ta-na-ma-ruka-ta-ya-wan" Forest, Varanasi in India.
The Dhammcakkkappavattana Sutta is the core of Buddhism as it gives an explanation about the Middle Way, Eight Fold Path, and Four Noble Truth.
After Lord Buddha delivered this Sutta, Kondañña became enlightened as to the first Stream-Winner which made the first monk in Buddhism, first enlightened follower, and Triple Gem completely occurred which comprise of Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha.
So Dhammacakka Sutta can bring happiness and success to human life until can change an ordinary person to be a noble monk.
During the world face many difficulties such as COVID pandemic, war, economic problem, social problem, etc., the Dhammacakka chanting can reduce the stress and purify human mind especially if we chant this Sutta together regularly around the world. This program will be the origin to let the Wheel of Dhamma set in motion the incalculable power of purity that can overcome all difficulties.
2. Objectives
1. To inspire all Buddhists to chant together to purify ones’ mind and the human mind to overcome the world crisis of COVID 19.
2. To inspire Buddhists, pay interest in Dhammacakka Sutta, the first sermon of the Lord Buddha
3. To create the platform for world Buddhists to chant Dhammacakka together
4. To support, develop and expand the Dhammacakka reciting network
5. To collect all the knowledge and information about Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta
3. Target of Participants
1. The Leader and Coordinator of Dhammachakka Reciting in each country
2. International Buddhist Organization Leaders, all Nikayas both Sanghas and Laypeople
3. International Educational Institute
4. Buddhist Leaders in South East Asia Zone, South Asia Zone, and East Asia Zone
4. Date of Program
21-23 July 2021, 7-9 pm by Zoom Meeting
Zoom072.com/wab/1
Meeting ID: 89372431989
Passcode: 072
5. Activities
1. Speech from World Buddhist Leaders & Scholars
2. VDO International Dhammacakka Chanting
3. International Sangha Chanting & Blessing from all Sanghas to overcome COVID-19
4. Chanting & Meditation & Sharing loving kindness
5. The Dhammacakka Chanting & Lighting from Sarnath where the Buddha gave the first Sermon of Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta
6. Covener
6.1 International Committee for the Espousal of Dhammacakkappavatta Sutta (ICED)
6.2 World Alliance of Buddhists ( WAB )
6.3 World Buddhist Sangha Youths ( WBSY)
6.4 Swami Vivekananda Subharti University, India
6.5 Dhammachai International Research Institue ( DIRI )
6.6 Global Dhammacakka Alliance
7. Expected Result
1. The Unity of Buddhists by Reciting Dhammachakka Sutta
2. Dhammachakka recite networking expand all over the world.
3. New impact activities from Dhammacakka recite network.
4. Happiness and Peace of human beings.
8. Co-ordinating Center
Ven. Dr. Pornchai Palawadhammo ( Pinyapong)
Tel. +6687-502-6888, Line ID - boong2012,
Email - [email protected]
