April 4th, 2026 Raising the Main Pillar Ceremony

Raising the Main Pillar Ceremony

April 4th, 2026

Dear Friends

On the morning of April 4th, 2026, under the first morning light, the brothers and the sisters of Thai Plum Village, our lay practitioners, the construction team, and iBSC students from Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University (MCU) gathered at the site of our new meditation hall for the Raising the Main Pillar Ceremony.We began by chanting together, joining our palms and walking peacefully around the construction area. Each step we bring peace, every breath we bring joy to the ground. 

At the site of the Main Pillar, we presented flowers and offerings to serve as the spiritual foundation for our new Meditation Hall.

As we chanted the words “We Are Truly Present,” we offered this aspiration:

“With hearts established in mindfulness, we are truly present for sitting and walking meditation, and for reciting the sutras. May this practice center with its Four fold Sangha be supported by three Jewels and Holy Beings,well-protected from the eight misfortunes and the three paths of suffering...”

We warmly invite you to contribute to this new meditation hall as as a sanctuary of peace for our generation and future generations. Read more information please click

A lotus to you, a Buddha to be

Thai Plum Village Community