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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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) …

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 …

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 …