From July 25-27th the Sangha and the lay community of Wat Pah Nanachat were engaged in a special practice period with long afternoon sessions in addition to the morning and evening meetings, in order to start the “Pansah”, the traditional rains-retreat together, and to mark the following three auspicious occasions:
The 75th birthday of Luang Por Pasanno, former abbot of the monastery on July 26th, and the 90th birthday of Luang Por Sumedho, Wat Pah Nanachat’s first abbot, on July 27th, and the 72nd Birthday of HM King Vajiralongkorn on July 28th, which was celebrated with special ceremonies and events not only in Wat Pah Nanachat, but all over the country. The Sangha and the lay community felt greatly inspired to be able to dedicate these days of silent meditation to these three most venerable beings, who we owe so much to, especially living in the midst of the rich Thai religious heritage as monks and laypeople from all over the world. May they keep healthy and well, allowing their great wisdom and compassion to continue to guard our community and from there spread the Dhamma throughout the Kingdom of Thailand and abroad.
