Wat Phra Dhammakaya Followers Stirred by Audio Resembling Former Abbot

On November 5, 2026, the official Facebook page of Wat Phra Dhammakaya broadcast a live ceremony featuring audio that many followers identified as the voice of Phra Dhammajayo, the temple's former abbot. The recording included his signature phrase, “na ja,” during a meditation session. Notably, no video footage of the former abbot was shown, leading to widespread speculation that the audio may have been pre-recorded. This event follows the recent closure of money laundering and receiving stolen property cases against him due to the statute of limitations. Further fueling public interest, a social media post by Phra Khru Samut Sanitwong Wutthiwangso announced a ceremony scheduled for November 10, 2026, at the Dhammakaya Moral Promotion Center in Lumbini, Nepal. The announcement lists “Luang Por Dhammajayo” as the presiding officer for the Kathina ceremony, prompting questions about whether he might make a public appearance. For residents and visitors, this development highlights the ongoing influence of the former abbot within the temple's community. However, it remains unconfirmed whether the audio was a live broadcast or a recording, and whether the former abbot will physically attend the upcoming event in Nepal. Observers are closely monitoring official temple communications for further clarification.