Bangkok: Many temples throughout Thailand organize activities. “Praying over the new year” for good fortune Welcoming the new era of 2024, Sermsak, Minister of Culture, is delighted that more than 12 million people joined in praying.
for activities ‘Pray for a new year to bring good fortune throughout Thailand. New Year’s Eve Welcoming the new era 2024’ last night. There are many temples that organize activities. At the center, the main temple is Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram. Wat Arun Ratchawararam and Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit Bangkok
In addition, the Ministry of Culture received mercy from Somdet Phra Ariyawongsakatayanana. Somdet Phra Sangharaja The Sakon Maha Sanghaparina donated the auspicious fire to the Ministry of Culture. To light auspicious candles in the New Year prayer ceremony He also graciously gave the O.P. royal lettering to be printed on a matchbox and given to the Provincial Cultural Offices throughout the country for invitations to present to the Provincial Abbot in every pro
vince. which builds morale for Buddhists participating in the ceremony And it is auspicious for entering the new era 2024.
Sermsak is delighted that more than 12 million people joined in praying.
Mr. Sermsak Phongpanich, Minister of Culture Gave an interview after being the chairman of the New Year’s prayer ceremony. At Wat Mahathat, there is a new year’s prayer activity today. It has been well received. From Thai people both within the country and abroad who participated in the New Year’s prayer activity This year, such activities were organized at more than 24,000 places, with more than 12,000,000 people participating in the activities. It is considered a great New Year’s prayer. It shows that people want to join in praying for the New Year. To bring about good fortune Pray and let suffering, sorrow, and disease go with the old year. So that the new year will be a year filled with good luck and victory, living happily, and being physically strong.
The Ministry of Culture will strive to organize a wide-ra
nging New Year’s prayer event. Even bigger, from more than 24,000 places to 3-40,000 in the future, making it an important tradition of Buddhism. Because chanting is the inheritance of Buddhism. If everyone has the 5 precepts and 5 dhamma, the country will be peaceful and happy, have good morals and good dhamma, and the country will be in order. The citizens will have only knowledge and love and unity. Diligent and committed to making a living
Praying for the New Year of Luang Pho Phra Buddha Chinnarat Temple
At the Luang Pho Phra Buddha Chinnarat temple Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat Woramahawihan or the main temple, Mueang Phitsanulok District, Mr. Phusit Somchit, Governor of Phitsanulok Province He is the president of the lay department. Bringing the heads of government agencies and Buddhists from Phitsanulok Province Join in the prayer ceremony over the year 2024 for the auspiciousness of the new era.
By bringing auspicious lanterns to give. From Somdej Phra Ariyawongsakatayan Somdet Phra Sangharaja The
Sakon Maha Sangha Parinayaka came to the ceremony. Including the presentation of sermons and chant Buddhist mantras ‘Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta’ before Phra Sudhammamuni Acting Abbot of Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat The president of the monks lights the auspicious candle. Monks chant Chai Mongkol spells along with practicing Buddhist mantras and practicing mental meditation With more than 3,000 people wearing white robes joining in chanting.
As well as various temples of Phitsanulok Province There was also an activity to pray for the people throughout the year. Buddhists in the nearby area came together to pray in large numbers. At Ratchaburana Temple, Mueang District, Phitsanulok Province There are Buddhists Come join in prayer. Let’s take the time to win. On New Year’s Day as well
Songkhla people join in the New Year’s Eve prayer activity.
Atmosphere at Wat Khok Samankhun, a royal monastery in Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province, people are united in wearing white robes and joining together to reduce, ab
stain, and stop all vices. and cultivate mental meditation Happiness and peace in the mind Join together in praying for auspicious new year. which at Wat Khok Samankhun There is the Governor of Songkhla Province, Mr. Somnuek Phromkhieo, as the lay chairman, Phra Rajaworavithi, the head monk of Songkhla Province. ecclesiastical president Leading hundreds of Songkhla Buddhists Participate in year-end prayer activities New Year’s Eve Welcoming the new era of 2024 and at this event there was an auspicious lighting ceremony given by Somdet Phra Ariyawongsakatayanana. Somdet Phra Sangharaja Sakon Mahaparinayak Presented to the ecclesiastical president as well
In addition to Wat Khok Samankhun Many more temples in Songkhla province There were also many people joining together to pray. It is considered to be an auspicious start to the year.
Pray for a new year and get a chance to win a car. Mueang Lopburi District
1 sedan is the grand prize of the New Year’s Eve activity. At Sao Thong Thong Temple, Tha Hin Subdist
rict, Mueang Lopburi District There are also 9 bicycles, prayer books, sacred objects, amulets, and auspicious fruits as gifts for Buddhists. who are united in wearing white robes Praying for the new year New Year’s Eve Welcome New Year 2024
Source: Thai News Agency