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Under the theme of “Compassion & Kindness”, the programme aims to cultivate ethics and virtues among the youngsters. Through four weeks of entering the monkhood, the novices will “learn” Buddhist Dhamma, “live” by focusing on the present and endeavoring to practice Dhamma principles as well as “love” and support each other, leading to “let go” of ego and selfishness to reach the goal of being a “giver” with compassion.
The public are invited to give moral support to these 12 young novices by watching the world’s first reality documentary programme in English which will run from June 25 to July 25, 2018 on TrueVisions Reality Channel 60, 99 and TrueVisions Reality HD Channel 119 or 333 which can be viewed on smartphones via TrueID application.
Mr. Suphachai Chearavanont, Chief Executive Officer, Charoen Pokphand Group /Chairman of the Executive Committee, True Corporation Plc, said “the response of True Little Monk Project which has been overwhelmingly well-received by Thai people for seven consecutive years together with awards from the world’s leading organizations have driven Charoen Pokphand Group and True Corporation to initiate “True Little Monk : A Wisdom Training Programme for Novices”, the world’s first international dhamma reality documentary programme conducted in English.
The programme aims to expand Buddhism to an international scale to bring Lord Buddha’s Dhamma to the hearts of peoples across the world, as well as to set good examples and inspire the public to practice Dhamma principles. “True Little Monk: A Wisdom Training Programme for Novices” is organized in remembrance of and as a merit making for HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej, and a graceful tribute to HM King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun on the occasion of his 66th Birthday Anniversary on July 28, 2018 as well as to HM Queen Sirikit in King Rama IX on the occasion of her 86th Birthday Anniversary on August 12, 2018.
From 500 applicants, 12 candidates from various nationalities such as British, French, Australian, New Zealander, Kenyan, Chinese and Nepalese were selected to be ordained as novices at Wat Pah Sai Ngam in Ubon Ratchathani province under the supervision of Abbot Master Phrakhru Nikrotthammaphon (Luang Ta Anek Yasadinno) as well as Phrakhru Ubonbhavanaviteht (Ajahn Kevali), the Abbot of Wat Pah Nanachat together with Thai and international monks from the branch of Wat Nong Pah Pong.
All through their four weeks of monkhood, the novice monks will study and practice the Lord Buddha’s teachings via activities with reverend monks, several experts and special guests. Under the concept of “Compassion & Kindness”, they will “learn” Dhamma, “live” by focusing on the present and practicing Dhamma principles as well as “love” and support each other and finally “let go” of ego and selfishness to reach the goal of being a “giver” with compassion. This is to cultivate good deeds of ethics and virtues to the youths and new generation in the world today.
In addition, it is a great honor for CP and True Groups that, HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has bestowed a set of monk’s robes for the preceptor in the ordination ceremony of the True Little Monk: A Wisdom Training Programme for Novices on July 1, 2018. CP and True Groups are also very grateful to Buddhism organizations for their valuable advice as well as the government and private sectors including Detudom Royal Crown Prince Hospital, Tourism Authority of Thailand, Ubon Ratchathani Office, K.T. PAN - the Golf Car Expert, Bangkok Bank PCL., Thai Beverage PCL. and Tokio marine Life Insurance (Thailand) PCL. as well as honorary experts who were part of the programme’s Advisory Committee and the Judging Panel for candidate selection.
Moreover, the team of instructors includes reverend monks and several experts as well as Thailand’s famous public figures such as Ven.Steven Kaboggoza, Ven.Kuenzang Wangdi, Dr. Krisana Kraisintu, Madeleine Recknagel, Pol. Sub. Lt. Wichai Suriyut, Martin Wheeler and the Northeastern Indigenous Knowledge Group.
The public is invited to watch the True Little Monk: A Wisdom Training Programme for Novice, the world’s first reality international documentary programme, and experience the dedication of these multinational 12 young boys and give them moral support from June 25 – July 25, 2018 on TrueVisions Reality TV channel 60, 99 and TrueVisions Reality TV HD channel 119 or 333 which can be viewed via smartphones by downloading the TrueID application for free of charge.
TrueVisions will broadcast the young monks’ daily life activities and Dhamma practices every day, from 05.00 – 21.00 hrs. Viewers who are not able to follow the programme during the daytime can catch up with the programme by watching the daily highlights from 21.00 - 21.45 hrs.
From 21.45 – 5.00 hrs., other programme segments include series of the Dhamma variety programme to be aired, featuring Buddhist proverbs, Dhamma teachings, Dhamma legends, Dhamma songs and daily highlight reruns. The True Little Monk : A Wisdom Training Programme for Novice can also be watched on worldwide streaming at www.truelittlemonk.com or Facebook and YouTube TrueLittleMonk.
Moreover, the programme’s daily highlights will be on air on True Plookpanya Channel (TrueVisions Channel 37).
Interested persons can also follow the programme’s activities at www.facebook.com/truelittlemonk.
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Starting on 25 June - 25 July 2018 “TRUE LITTLE MONK : A WISDOM TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR NOVICES” A real documentary to transform a group of 12 boys who practice Dhamma into novices who disseminate Buddhist teachings e.g. meditation, mindful practice etc.
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