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Inventory and Conservation of Palm Leaf Manuscripts Wat Buranaram, Khlang Sub-district, Mueang District, Na-khon Si Thammarat Province Publisher DIRI (New Zealand) ISBN (e-book) 978-1-7385960-0-3 Length 154 Pages First Online Release August 2026 Project Summary This project digitized, conserved, and created an academic index of ancient Buddhist palm leaf manuscripts preserved at Wat Buranaram in Thailand. The...Read More

On July 7, 2026, the Dhammachai International Research Institute (DIRI), New Zealand, and The Ancient India and Iran Trust (AIIT), United Kingdom, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the Dictionary of Buddhist Sogdian Project. This signing ceremony was held on the auspicious occasion of the 4th anniversary merit -making ceremony for the late Phra...Read More

We are delighted to announce the official release of our latest comprehensive publication: “หลักฐานธรรมกาย: Dhammakaya Exhibition.” This trilingual e-book (compiled in Thai, English, and Chinese) marks a monumental milestone, celebrating over two decades of dedicated academic research, international collaborations, and scriptural discoveries by the Dhammachai International Research Institute (DIRI). Preserving the Dhamma: A 22-Year JourneySince its...Read More

Tired after a long day? Why not stop by and give your mind a one‑hour break? Dhammachai International Research Institute (DIRI) warmly invites everyone in Dunedin to come and “reset” your inner energy in a peaceful and calming environment.Whether you are new to meditation or already have experience, we offer easy‑to‑follow guidance so you can experience inner...Read More

DIRI hosts academic seminar exploring ancient wisdom through inscriptions and manuscripts On Saturday 3 May 2025, the Dhamma Institute for Research and Innovation (DIRI) held an academic seminar titled “Timeless Echoes: Discovering Ancient Wisdom in Inscriptions and Manuscripts” at Multimedia Room, 2nd Floor, The Khun Yai Chand Centennial Building, Wat Phra Dhammakaya. The event brought together...Read More