In June 2026, Dhammakaya Europe will organize the European Ordination Program. This program will give you the opportunity to learn about Buddhism and a monk’s way of life through temporary ordination as a Buddhist monk. The program consists of teachings and meditations, and is meant for men from 18 to 65 years old. The program is based on monastic training programs held in Thailand, and has been held in Europe until 2013. The course of the program has been continuously developed from the beginning up until the present.
In this program, you will go through a ceremony to become a full-fledged Buddhist monk correctly in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Thai Buddhist tradition. This means that as a part of the program, you will shave your head and wear monk’s robes during the period of the program. Apart from being guided through these ceremonies, you will also receive many valuable teachings about the core of Buddhist practical teachings and wisdom. Furthermore, you will be able to meditate for many hours per day, under guidance of monks authorized to teach Dhammakaya Meditation.
You can find more information about the program here. If you want to apply for the program, you can do that here or just below the poster below.
