World Alliance of Buddhists - WAB

21/09/2026

🌺 HAPPY 88TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY 🌺
His Holiness the 29th Sanghanayaka of Bangladesh
Most Venerable Prof. Dr. Banasree Mahathero
21 September 2026

On this auspicious occasion of the 88th Birth Anniversary of His Holiness, Most Venerable Prof. Dr. Banasree Mahathero,

may His Holiness be blessed with excellent health, enduring strength, serenity, and great longevity.

May His Holiness remain a steadfast pillar of Buddhism in Bangladesh and a guiding light for Buddhists and people throughout the world,

continuing his noble service to the Buddha’s teachings and to peace and harmony for many years to come.

With highest respect and veneration,

Ven. Dr. Pornchai Palawadhammo (Pinyapong)
President
World Alliance of Buddhists (WAB)

21/09/2026

🌸 HAPPY 88TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY 🌸
His Holiness the 29th Sanghanayaka of Bangladesh Most Venerable Prof.
[21 September 2026]
On this auspicious occasion of the 88th Birth Anniversary of His Holiness the 29th Sanghanayaka of Bangladesh, Most Venerable Prof. Dr. Banasree Mahathero,

May His Holiness be blessed with good health, happiness, serenity, strength and longevity, and may His noble Dhamma service continue to inspire generations and contribute to the peace, harmony and well-being of humanity.

With profound respect and reverence,

Dr. Sabuj Barua
Vice President
World Alliance of Buddhists (WAB)

18/09/2026

🙏🪷 Rejoicing in the generous contribution of Ven. Da Hui, Deputy President of the World Alliance of Buddhists (WAB), and his team, who presented a donation of US$3,000 (98,000 baht ) on behalf of WAB to support those affected by the floods in Nepal.

May this compassionate contribution bring relief, hope, and strength to all those affected. 🙏🇳🇵🪷

15/09/2026

🙏🪷 The 189th Robe Offering Ceremony for 323 Temples in the Four Southern Border Provinces, now in its 22nd year.

The ceremony proceeded smoothly, efficiently, and in beautiful harmony. Rejoicing in the merits of all venerable monks, organizers, and participants.

May I share this merit with everyone. 🙏🪷

Sukhā Saṅghassa Sāmaggī
Harmony among the community brings happiness.

12 September 2026

15/09/2026

Rejoicing in the Merits of Mrs. Vijjitra Kupongsakorn for her generous support of the Nepal Humanitarian Mission. 🙏🪷🇳🇵

13/09/2026

Kathina: 118 Years of Khun Yai ( Master Nun )

Khun Yai Ajahn Maha Ratana Upasika ( Master Nun ) Chandra Khonnokyoong

Sunday, 1 November 2026

12/09/2026

🙏🪷 United in Compassion for Nepal 🇳🇵

On 12 September 2026, Ven. Da Hui, Deputy President of the World Alliance of Buddhists (WAB), hosted a charity concert in Taiwan 🇹🇼 to support Nepal disaster relief.

US$2,000 from the proceeds will be entrusted to Ven. Fazheng for delivery to Ven. Dr. Pornchai Palawadhammo, President of WAB, in support of WAB’s relief mission in Nepal.

With the participation of Tzu Chi representatives, further relief assistance will also be coordinated through Tzu Chi’s humanitarian network.

Compassion in Action — Together for Nepal. 🙏🪷

11/09/2026

11/09/2026

Hands for Nepal
Blessings, Generosity, and Encouragement

September 8, 2026 — Thai Dhammaduta monks serving in India and Nepal, together with the Nepalese Sangha, Wat Thai Lumbini, Wat Phra Dhammakaya, and Dhammakaya Foundation, joined efforts to provide relief to flood victims at Viswa Shanti Vihara in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Phra Khru Viboon Nittitham, representative of Wat Phra Dhammakaya and Dhammakaya Foundation, provided financial assistance to Sugatpur Vihar, which was completely swept away by a mudflow, and distributed relief packages to flood-affected residents in Gajuri Rural Municipality, Dhading, Nepal. 🇳🇵

10/09/2026

26th Anniversary
10 September 2026

Commemorating the 26th Anniversary of the Passing of
Khun Yai Ajahn Maha Ratana Upasika Chandra Khonnokyoong

Buddhist Chanting & Saṅghadāna Ceremony

On the occasion of the 26th Anniversary of the Passing of
Khun Yai Ajahn Maha Ratana Upasika Chandra Khonnokyoong

Thursday, 10 September 2026
10:15 a.m.
Khun Yai Ajahn Dining Hall, Wat Phra Dhammakaya

Programme

10:15 a.m. — Buddhist Chanting and Memorial Robe-Offering Ceremony
10:50 a.m. — Offering of a Saṅghadāna Meal to Bhikkhus and Sāmaṇeras
12:00 p.m. — Offering of requisites by the hosts
12:15 p.m. — Blessings by the Saṅgha / Conclusion of the ceremony

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