With impermancence being the way of things in Buddhism, so all things start to slip away into the past no matter how much we’d like them to stay. In this post then are the links to all the blogs and photos concerning Dr Holly Dugan. All the photos of Holly (if you have more send …
Yearly Archives: 2011
Monk Note: Dr Holly and I
Personal note from Pandit Cittasamvaro Bhikkhu A note on the final four years of Dr Holly Dugan’s lifein Bangkok. It is not quite a full obituary, but her sister promised to fill in some of Holly’s earlier life for us when she gets chance. ____ ” ____ Yesterday we finished the funeral ceremonies for Dr …
Yoga/Vipassana Retreat with Steven Smith
After a packed room of nearly 60 people for the Dhamma Talk with Steven Smith a few days ago, it’s worth mentioning again that he is leading a retreat June 3-10 in the south of Thailand. The location is on floating huts, meeting in a floating Sala on a pristine lake in south Thailand. Some …
ABAC: sponsoring Friday’s chanting for Holly
Dr Holly: the arrangements
It is no surprise to read all the glowing comments about Dr Holly. She’s touched a lot of us in many ways. But it is still heartwarming, and appreciated especially by her family. I really hope everyone who met Holly will make it to the funeral on Saturday 7th May: she would like to know …
In Remembrance: Dr Holly Dugan
With a maelstrom of emotions, I have to announce that our beloved friend, mentor and inspiration Dr Holly passed away today, Thursday 28th April, at around 2:30 pm. Holly had a sudden and rapid cancer, but died peacefully with little discomfort. It seems to have been based in the large intestine, but by the time it …
Meet and Eat – ANNAPURNA
Thursday 13th February 2014 ANNAPURNA restaurant Come to Meet and Eat at our favourite Indian Vegetarian Restaurant. Food is low cost, and good. We have the restaurant to ourselves. It’s quiet and air-con! Non-veg food can also be ordered from the Annapurna menu (veg menu is separate menu and kitchen). You don’t have to know …
Dharma Talks with Karma Lekshe Tsomo
We are priviiged to announce two Dharma talks with Karma Lekshe Tsomo PhD on Thursday June 2nd and Friday June 3rd. Lekshe is one of the most qualified people we have ever invited, as a speaker known world wide, a US University professor, prolific author and organiser of the Sakyadhita Conference for Buddhist Women There is no …
Special Abhidhamma sessions
Respected Abhidhamma teacher Ajahn Sujin will be leading a special session at the WFB Headquarters on Saturday 16th July and Saturday 29th October event will start 2pm and go for approx 2 hours. No advance reservation needed, and it is free of charge. Dates have been provided well in advance, so it is best to check with the venue …
Beautiful Desire
There is a story from Vajrayana Buddhism about the poisonous plant. A Theravada monk will see it and turn back afraid, unwilling to pass it. A Mahayana monk will see it, but being careful will step past it. A Vajrayana monk will pick the plant and use it as a medicine. This is supposed to …
Guru Busters
Following article is abridged from : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/this_world/3813469.stm Relevant to tomorrows meeting and discussion on the role of leadership, particularly gurus, in religion and spirituality, the article comments on India’s most famous Avatar Sai Baba. Buddhism too of course, is not free from misbehaving monks – but then monks do not claim to be ‘Avatars’ or …
Dhamma Talk at Baan Aree
Saturday 7th May Dhamma Talk with Phra Buddhayanando Abbot of Wat Buddhayanando, Las Vegas Continuing their efforts to bring Dhamma to the English speaking community, Baan Aree this month have invited Venerable Buddhayanando to give a Dhamma talk on Saturday 7th May, on the topic of Dynamic Awareness He is from Wat Buddhayanando, …
WBU forum May 2011
Following is the announcement for the monthly forum program by the World Buddhist University: Programme : WBU SUNDAY FORUM Topic : Buddhism and Disaster Date & Time : May 1, 2554 (2011), 12:00 – 13.30 : P.M. Speaker : Dr. Tavivat Puntarigvivat About the Speaker : Dr.TavivatPuntarigvivatis currently the Director of the Institute of Research …
Soen Club meeting Sat 23rd
Young, who now runs the Bangkok Soen Club, announces: Dear all, Hope all of you enjoyed happy Songkran last week. Here I would like to announce a rather belated announcement of our upcoming Bangkok Seon Club (BSC) meeting this Saturday: Bangkok Seon Club Meeting 23 April (THIS Saturday) 7-9 pm at Hanmaum Seonwon (Ekaimai Soi 4, Bangkok) …
Is Love All You Need? Dhamma Talk May 5th
We’re happy to announce that Vipassana teacher Steven Smith will be back in Bangkok in May, and will give a talk on Metta – loving kindness meditation and practise. Last month Steven gave a really great dharma talk for us – so it’s lucky for us he is back in Bangkok so soon. There is no …
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Jeff Oliver at Ariyasom
Insight (Vipassana) meditation teacher Jeff Oliver will give a talk and meditation session at the beautiful Ariyasom Villa Hotel on Sukhumvit Soi 1 Monday 2nd May (National Holiday in Liu of Labour Day) As it is a holiday, the schedule will be earilier than usual at 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Afterwards there will be chance …
Jeff Oliver at WFB 1st May
Sunday 1st May 2011 Meditation teacher Jeff Oliver will lead the monthly workshop at the World Fellowship of Buddhists HQ on the topic of “Meditation for Everyone’ Jeff: Jeff Oliver is a full time meditation teacher, running retreats, workshops and talks in many countries, especially Turkey, where monks find it difficult to travel. He was a …
Message from HHPCR
Following is a message from His Holiness Phakchok Rinpoche, who was here in January: ___”___ Dear Friends, I hope you’ve all been happy and healthy. On this Guru Rinpoche Day, I would like to share with you a pithy instruction which my master, Nyoshul Khen Rinpoche repeatedly uttered. It is my hope that this heartfelt advice helps you …
Buddhism and Health Vidcast III
Tony has posted up his latest vidcasts in his ‘Buddhism and Health’ series with two very interesting guests … 🙂 …
Do You Guru? Saturday April 23rd
Lunch and movie/discussion on the role of the Guru Particular focus on the always colourful, and usually controversial Indian Guru OSHO Do You Guru? at the Tai Pan Hotel, Suk 23 Saturday April 23rd Overview: We’re back to the Tai Pan for a lunch/movie date – this used to be a regular feature, what …