On 7 July 2014, Wat Pho celebrated the week of Asalha Buja and Vassa day. It was the first time that Wat Pho held the wax melting rite in order to make the candle for the rain seanson retreat.
In this occasion, Phra Raja Dhammavidej, dean of Los Angeles's Monk committee of Thailand, together with Phra Rajwachiraporn delivered the opening ceremony at the temple of Reclining Buddha.