Inauguration Ceremonies of the New Buddha Image

We cordially invite you to join us in a weekend of merit-making on 16-17 May as we perform the sacred ceremonies to consecrate our new Buddha image. Through the ancient tradition of enshrining holy relics within the statue, we transition the form from mere material to a living vessel of the Dhamma.

Throughout the proceedings, we shall offer chanting in praise of the Enlightened One, engage in deep meditation, and practice the virtue of generosity (dāna).

Saturday, May 16th: The Ritual of Enshrinement

(Conducted in Thai with Simultaneous Translation)

• 16:00 | The gathering of the faithful for the procession of the relics.

• 16:30 | The ceremonial passing and transmission of the relics.

• 17:00 | The Sangha commences the sacred ceremony with devotional chanting and collective meditation.

• 17:25 | The Grand Enshrinement: The relics are formally presented to LP Thongdi Suratejo (Former member of the Sangha Council of Thailand and Royal Advisor), who shall perform their sacred placement.

• 17:35 | The assembly requests the Five Precepts, followed by the chanting of the Paritta (Protective Verses) by the Sangha.

• 18:00 | Conclusion of the inaugural ceremonies.

Sunday, May 17th (Morning): Seminar on the Path Forward

(Conducted in English)

• 09:00 | Morning devotional chants.

• 09:10 | Introduction and guided meditation.

• 09:50 | Keynote Addresses: Insights on the future of Dhammakaya meditation and Buddhism in Europe by:

  • LP Maha Poolsak, Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya Netherlands.

  • Representative of the Buddhist Union of Europe.

  • Eric Leenderts, Chairman of the Buddhist Union of the Netherlands.

• 10:10 | Testimonials and interviews with distinguished Dhammakaya volunteers from across Europe.

• 10:40 | Ceremony of Recognition: Conferring awards upon those volunteers.

• 10:50 | Formal declarations of intent for offerings to the Monastic Community.

• 11:10 | Intermission of the morning session.

Sunday, May 17th (Afternoon): The Great Offering

(Conducted in Thai with Simultaneous Translation)

• 13:00 | LP Veero, President of Dhammakaya Europe, opens the afternoon ceremonies with sacred invocations.

• 13:05 | The Robes Procession: Benefactors ceremoniously bring forth the monastic robes for offering.

• 13:25 | A period of communal stillness and guided meditation.

• 13:45 | The formal presentation of offerings by the benefactors, graciously accepted by the Saṅgha.

• 14:10 | Anumodanā: The sharing of merit, words of gratitude, and the chanting of blessings by the Monastic Community.

• 14:30 | Closing of the Consecration Ceremonies.

Should you wish to partake in these auspicious ceremonies, please register your attendance here. May this act of devotion bring peace and wisdom to all.