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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.

About the Course: Meditation for Self‑Conquering (MSC)

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.

Event Details

• Course Title: Meditation for Self‑Conquering (MSC)
• Format: Free 1‑Day Introductory Course (English)
• Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
• Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Location: Wat Buddhas of Houston 6007 Spindle Dr, Houston, TX 77086

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.

About Willpower Institute Foundation

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.

Registration

The event is free, but registration is encouraged to help organizers prepare seating and materials.

• Phone: (832) 419‑2950, (832) 652‑7534
• Website: www.willpowerinstitute.us
• Facebook: facebook.com/meditation.willpowerinstitute.us
• Email: [email protected]

A QR code is available on the event poster for quick registration.

Why Join?

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.

A merit-making ceremony will be held in dedication to Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati, Krom Luang Ratchasarinee Siripatchara Maha Watchara Ratchathida, to offer blessings and spiritual support.

Date: Sunday, June 28, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM
Venue: Ubosot

The temple will hold a Buddhist chanting ceremony and meditation practice as a royal merit-making offering and auspicious blessing in honor of Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudha Bimalalakshana on the occasion of her 48th Birthday Anniversary (4 Cycles).

Date: June 3, 2021

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 – Meaning and Significance

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.

You are cordially invited to the Royal Thai Heritage Fair 2026 at Wat Buddhavas, Houston, on Sunday, May 17th.

​Come and immerse yourself in the beauty of Thai culture! Enjoy breathtaking performances, including:

– ​Thai Traditional Music & Dance

– ​Muay Thai (Thai Boxing)

– ​Khon (Masked Dance Drama) Our school’s crowning jewel! We are proud to say that the Khon performance at Wat Buddhavas is arguably the finest in all of America.

​Don’t miss this unforgettable experience.

Tickets are available now at Wat Buddhavas. Get yours today—once they’re gone, they’re gone! See you there!

Registration is now open
Consular Mobile Services at Wat Buddhavas, Houston, Texas — 2026

🗓️ May 15, 2026 — 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
(For individuals 60 years and older only. No appointment required.)

🗓️ May 16, 2026 — 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(Regular service for those with appointments and walk‑ins.)

🗓️ May 17, 2026 — 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
(Regular service for those with appointments.)

You may scan the QR code in the image to make an appointment starting Monday, April 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. (EST). The system will close once all appointment slots are filled.

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

• Authentic Thai Foods
• Thai Folk & Classical Performances
• Live Thai Folk & Classical Music
• Miss Songkran Pageant Contest
• Lucky Draw (Soi Dao)
• And more cultural activities throughout the day

Admission is free, and everyone is welcome to join in celebrating Thai culture, tradition, and community spirit.

Saturday, March 21

6:00 PM

• Procession to invite Phra Uppakut
• Sangkachā ritual
• Offering of “Ten‑Thousand” and “Hundred‑Thousand” flower garlands

Sunday, March 22

10:00 AM

• Recitation of all 13 Chapters of the Vessantara Jataka
• Alms offering
• Blessing with holy water

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

• Buddhist chanting and prayer
• Alms offering and merit‑making
• Dhamma sermon
• Candlelight circumambulation (Wian Tian) around the Ubosot

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

• Assemble together at the Ubosot (Main Ordination Hall)
• Chanting of Dhammaniyama by 10 senior monks
• Offering of robes (Pha Bangsukun) and Thai Tham requisites
• Water‑pouring ceremony to receive blessings (Kruat Nam)

11:00 AM

• Alms offering to 20–30 monks
• Offering of the midday meal (Phra Phan)

12:00 PM

• Community lunch

1:30 PM

• Reassemble at the Ubosot
• Matika chanting ceremony
• Offering of robes (Pha Bangsukun) and Thai Tham requisites
• Water‑pouring ceremony to receive blessings

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พระเทพพุทธิวิเทศ (ประชัน ชุตินฺธโร คำจันทร์)

อดีตเจ้าอาวาสวัดพุทธาวาส นครฮิวส์ตัน 

อดีตประธานสมัชชาสงฆ์ไทยในสหรัฐอเมริกา

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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