Wat Buddhavas of Houston invites all Buddhists and community members to join our Dhamma talk during the Buddhist Lent period on August 2, 2026.
Dhamma Topic: Phra Rathaket Time: 1:00 PM
We warmly welcome everyone to participate in chanting, meditation, and listening to the Dhamma for peace, wisdom, and blessings for you and your family.
Meditation is more than a practice — it is a path toward clarity, discipline, and inner strength. This July, the Willpower Institute Foundation invites the Houston community to experience a special free 1‑day introductory meditation course, taught in English and rooted in the teachings of Somdet Phra Nyanavavirodom (Luang Phor Viriyang Sirintharo), a revered meditation master whose methods have guided practitioners around the world.
The MSC program introduces participants to foundational meditation techniques designed to strengthen mindfulness, improve emotional balance, and cultivate self‑discipline. Whether you are completely new to meditation or seeking to deepen your practice, this course offers a clear, structured starting point.
Throughout the day, participants will learn basic meditation postures, breathing techniques, and mental training exercises. The course also includes guided practice sessions and opportunities to ask questions.
Willpower Institute is an international meditation organization founded by Luang Phor Viriyang Sirintharo. Its mission is to make meditation accessible to all, offering free courses that promote mental strength, compassion, and personal development. The MSC program is one of its most recognized introductory offerings.
The event is free, but registration is encouraged to help organizers prepare seating and materials.
A QR code is available on the event poster for quick registration.
Meditation is a lifelong skill that supports mental clarity, emotional resilience, and inner peace. This course offers a rare opportunity to learn from a tradition with decades of teaching experience — completely free of charge. Whether you’re seeking stress relief, spiritual growth, or simply a new practice to enrich your daily life, this event is a meaningful place to begin.
Sunday, May 31, 2026 Starting at 10:00 AM
10:00 AM – Monks and laypeople gather in the Ubosot of Wat Buddhavas. Lighting incense and candles to honor the Triple Gem. Undertaking the Five Precepts. Chanting the protective Paritta verses
10:35 AM – Monks chant Buddhist scriptures
11:00 AM – Alms offering and food offering to the monks
11:45 AM – Community lunch
1:00 PM – Dhamma sermon (one discourse)
1:30 PM – Offering of requisites and donations to the monks, followed by blessings
2:00 PM – Monks and devotees perform the candle‑circling ceremony (Wien Tien) around the Ubosot End of ceremony
Visakha Bucha Day is the full‑moon day of the sixth lunar month. It commemorates three extraordinary events in the life of the Buddha, all of which occurred on the same day: • His birth • His enlightenment • His passing into Parinibbāna
Because these three miraculous events coincide on this single full‑moon day, Visakha Bucha is recognized as one of the most important days in Buddhism. The United Nations has also designated it as an international observance known as Visak Day.
Wat Buddhavas of Houston warmly invites the community to celebrate the Songkran Festival, Thailand’s traditional New Year, filled with culture, joy, and family-friendly activities.
Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Wat Buddhavas of Houston
Event Highlights
Admission is free, and everyone is welcome to join in celebrating Thai culture, tradition, and community spirit.
Saturday, March 21
6:00 PM
Sunday, March 22
10:00 AM
Wat Buddhavas Houston warmly invites the community to join in the observance of Magha Puja Day 2026 on Sunday, March 1, 2026, beginning at 10:30 AM. This important Buddhist holy day commemorates the gathering of 1,250 enlightened disciples who came together spontaneously to hear the Buddha’s teachings, symbolizing unity, purity, and the heart of the Dhamma.
Activities
4th Anniversary Memorial Ceremony for Phra Thepphuthiwithet (Prachan Chutintharo Kumchan) Former Abbot of Wat Buddhavas Houston and Former President of the Council of Thai Bhikkhus in the USA
Sunday, February 15, 2026
From 10:00 AM onward
Program Schedule
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:30 PM
พิธีทักษิณานุประทาน ครบรอบมรณกาล 4 ปี
พระเทพพุทธิวิเทศ (ประชัน ชุตินฺธโร คำจันทร์)
อดีตเจ้าอาวาสวัดพุทธาวาส นครฮิวส์ตัน
อดีตประธานสมัชชาสงฆ์ไทยในสหรัฐอเมริกา
วันอาทิตย์ ที่ 15 กุมภาพันธ์ พ.ศ. 2569
10.00 am เป็นต้นไป
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กำหนดการ
10.00 am
– พร้อมเพรียงกัน ณ อุโบสถ
– พระสงฆ์ทรงสมณศักดิ์ 10 รูป สวดธรรมนิยาม
– ทอดผ้าบังสุกุล ถวายเครื่องไทยธรรม
– กรวดน้ำรับพร
11.00 am
– ร่วมทำบุญใส่บาตรพระสงฆ์ 20 – 30 รูป
– ถวายภัตราหารเพล
12.00 pm
– ร่วมรับประทานอาหารกลางวัน
01.30 pm
– พร้อมเพรียงกัน ณ อุโบสถ
– พิธีสวดมาติกา
– ทอดผ้าบังสุกุล ถวายเครื่องไทยธรรม
– กรวดน้ำรับพร
The Thai community of Houston and nearby cities is invited to join a merit‑making ceremony dedicated as a royal offering in honor of
Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother,
on the occasion of the 100th day (Satamawan) since Her Majesty’s passing.
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Wat Buddhavas Houston, Texas, USA
4:00 PM
Attendees may sign the condolence book at the ceremony.
All are respectfully encouraged to wear modest black‑and‑white attire or other appropriate mourning colors during the service.
You are respectfully invited to attend the Abhidhamma chanting
and to offer your condolences on the passing of
Phra Thepmongkolwachirangsi
(Luang Ta Chee Surasak Cheewananto)
Former Chief Abbot of Wat Thai Washington, D.C.
Former Advisor to the Thai Sangha Assembly in the United States
At the Ubosot (ordination hall)
Wat Buddhavas, Houston
Sunday, January 18, 2026 4:00 PM
Wat Buddhavas of Houston cordially invites you and your family to join us for the annual Kathina Samakkhi Ceremony. This rare and auspicious occasion marks the end of the Rains Retreat (Vassa) and provides a unique opportunity to offer robes and other necessities to the Sangha (the monastic community). Your participation in this sacred tradition is a meritorious deed that helps sustain our community.
📅 Date: Saturday, October 12, 2025
📍 Location: Wat Buddhavas of Houston
