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On the theme of ‘Dance of Emptiness’ here is a nice talk on TED by Hollywood actress Thandie Newton. She talks about losing the sense of self when dancing or acting. This emptiness is what Art is all about. You need it in Martial Arts, you need it in dance, in top levels of sport, …
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Dhamma talks with Bhikkhuni Ani Zamba A Talk by Ani Zamba last November received elated reviews from 60+ people who attended – so we were swift to invite her back again. Don’t miss the chance to meet this remarkable Bhikkhuni and great speaker. From 12th August to 22nd August: Thursday 11th Dhamma Talk 6:30-8:30 pm …
Dhamma Talk with Bhikkhuni Ani Zamba at the Siam Society, Tuesday 16th August: For Directions see: http://www.siam-society.org/about/contact.html Click the image for the PDF announcement
All PR is good PR – please help spreading the word any way you can 🙂 Below was posted in the Bkk Post today. Web link: http://www.bangkokpost.com/arts-and-culture/music/249161/thai-buddhist-culture-explained-in-english click for full size
Baan Aree have forwarded some scant information for this month’s Dhamma Talk with a Thai monk in English as follows: English Dharmma Talk at Baan Aree The first Saturday of every month Saturday 6th August , 2011, 09.30 – 11.30 am By Pha Ajahn Kosil Paripunno Watplaina Pathum Thani Province General information on the Baan …
On Friday 15th Jule we celebrate Asalaha Puja (Asalha Puja) – one of the biggest Buddhist holidays. It commemorates the day that the Buddha first “set forth the wheel of Dhamma”. Or in layman’s terms, when he first started teaching. After attaining to what he first declared as The Deathless (the word ‘nibbana/nirvana’ came …
On Saturday our ‘Buddhist Psycho’ cappucino club meets, starting a discussion on The Little Prince, the world’s sixth best selling book ever. It’s a great little book, and a spiritual classic. The author takes us on a tour of the personality from the perspective of spirituality, looking at the ego, pride, and the folly of …
If you were around about last November you will probably have met British Bhikkhuni ordained in the Tibetan tradition, Ani Zamba. Something of a hit with our community here, we invited her back to Bangkok. Timing has worked out a little difficult, but we will be holding several events with her from 11th – 16th …
In case you missed it, here is a video of some of the events around Dr Holly’s funeral – clip covers several days.
A certain monk on Bangkok Podcast 🙂 Show Notes: We’re very happy to welcome back Phra Pandit, the British-born monk who joins us to talk about everything from Buddhist canon to nuclear power. Today, Phra Pandit talks with us about how Buddhism sees science. Is it as hostile as some other religions often see it, …
It is always exciting to announce the Dhamma Talks each year – this is the one big event for Buddhism in English in Bangkok each year …. Announcing: The 6th Annual Dhamma Talk Series for the Rains Retreat period 2011 Entitled – ‘The Dance of Emptiness’ Starting Monday August 8th – to Sept. 26th Monday …
2011 Talk Topics Dance of Emptiness The Empty Mind walks through the uneven with an even stride. Click here for the general announcement, background, maps and schedule ___________________________________________________________ Monday August 8th The Hero’s Journey (or the Noble Search) It all starts with a feeling of ‘not-quite-rightness’. That despite enough food, shelter, medicine … there is …
click the image to jump to their website with all the details: here should be the live stream for littlebang Live streaming by Ustream and that was it
Ajahn Helen, at the House of Dhamma in Lard Phrao district of Bangkok, is announcing a weekend retreat organised together with the Young Buddhist Association of Thailand (YBAT). British born resident of Thailand, Acharn Helen is a Vipassana (Insight) Meditation Master and a Reiki and Magnified Healing Master. She was previously ordained as a Field …
A warming comment from Piper, two months after the passing away of her mother, and our friend, Dr Holly: Comment: I am Piper, Dr. Holly’s daughter. I would like you all to know that your celebration of my mother’s life a month after her passing, and the sprinkling of her ashes did not go unnoticed. …
Nice to see this Thai Dhamma book cover recognises the modern necessities for monks 🙂
Lots of Youtubes, and texts to report on the recent Sakyadhita conference in Thailand. This event was aimed at Buddhist women globally, and was a big success. Many thanks for making the 12th Sakyadhita Conference a success! Many Thanks! 12th Sakyadhita International Conference on Buddhist Women Bangkok, Thailand, June 12-18 2011 Greetings! The 12th Sakyadhita …
From Paul, new organiser for the Korean Soen club Hi everyone, The next meetings for Seon are on Saturday16th and the Saturday 30th of July at 6:00 – 7:00 pm. We will continue to cover the prajna paramita on the 16th; this meeting will begin with a sitting meditation lasting half an hour. The meeting …
Programme : WBU SUNDAY FORUM Topic : “THE EMTINESS” OR “SUNYATA” Date & Time : July 10, 2554 (2011), 12:00 – 13.30 : P.M. Speaker : Asst. Prof Dr. Pathompong Bodhiprasiddhinand,fromMahidolUniversity He is director of International Ph.D. Programme in Buddhist Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities andCollegeofReligious Studies, Mahidol University Salaya. Nakornpathom provinces. After …
WE’re happy to welcome back Hawaiian Tibetan Bhikkhuni Karma Lekshe Tsomo for a talk to our Monday Meditators. She was with us for two very well received talks last month. It’s great to get a female perspective on meditaiton, especially from someone who has been practising for so long : Monday 4th July ‘PATIENCE WITH …
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