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...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...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...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...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...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...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...Read More

Missed the live session? The recorded lecture from the OCBS DIRI Lecture Series is now available! The Oxford Centre for Buddhist Studies (OCBS), in collaboration with the Dhammachai International Research Institute (DIRI), invites you to an insightful lecture as part of the OCBS DIRI Lecture Series. Topic: Gender and Buddhist Doctrine Speaker: Prof. Alice Collett...Read More

The Oxford Centre for Buddhist Studies (OCBS), in collaboration with the Dhammachai International Research Institute (DIRI), invites you to an insightful lecture as part of the OCBS DIRI Lecture Series. Date: 26 February 2025 Time: 16:00 GMT Speaker: Dr. Aleix Ruiz Falqués Topic: “Editing Jātakas in the 15th Century: Jātakavisodhana by Ariyavaṁsa and Premodern Pali...Read More

Participation in the 2025 Woodenfish-Waksaw Gandhara Buddhism Seminar in Pakistan Mr. Kittipong Vongagson, a researcher at the Dhammachai International Research Institute (DIRI) and a Ph.D. student at the Faculty of Buddhist Studies, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich(LMU), participated in the 2025 Woodenfish-Waksaw Gandhara Buddhism Seminar in Pakistan (January 9-18, 2025). The seminar was organized through...Read More