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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

On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM (NZT), Dr. Elizabeth Guthrie led a group of 17 third-year medical students from the University of Otago to the Dhammachai International Research Institute (DIRI) headquarters at 399 George Street, Dunedin, New Zealand. The students are enrolled in Introduction to Buddhist Thought, an elective course offered...Read More

Upcoming DIRI Academic Seminar Explores Ancient Buddhist Wisdom The Dhammachai International Research Institute (DIRI) will host a special academic seminar on Saturday, 3 May 2025, under the theme:“Timeless Echoes: Discovering Ancient Wisdom in Inscriptions and Manuscripts.” This seminar aims to uncover historical evidence of Buddhist wisdom found in ancient inscriptions and manuscripts from around the world,...Read More

Unveiling the Global Truth of Dhammakaya The DIRI Viture Exhibition is a unique virtual experience that showcases a collection of international research and spiritual evidence confirming the existence of Dhammakaya across cultures and continents. This exhibition serves as a testament to the deep spiritual insights and teachings of our meditation masters, offering profound affirmation of their...Read More

The latest lecture in the OCBS DIRI Lecture Series is now available to stream! 📖 Title: Anuruddha and Mahā-Kaccāna: Tracing the Contours of Two Early Buddhist Lineages🎙 Speaker: Dr. Alexander Wynne📅 Date: 12 March 2025 In this insightful talk, Dr. Wynne examines two prominent disciples of the Buddha—Anuruddha, a Sakya from Kapilavatthu and cousin of the...Read More