Thanks Rex, for this… THE RULES for DEPRESSION 1. Try to be PERFECT. 2. Be very critical of any mistakes or failures you might make. 3. Do what you SHOULD do, even if it is not what you want to do. 4. Always do what you are supposed to be doing. 5. Make other persons …
Yearly Archives: 2011
Buddhist Psychos – April 20
The next Buddhist Psycho meet is Wednesday April 20th at Amarin Plaza, 4th floor cafeteria next to book store. Meet 2pm Led by our own Dr Holly, the psychos meet to discuss Buddhism, psychology, planetary science or whatever else crops up … recent months have loosely discussed ideas from Buddhadasa – and this months chat kicks off on the …
Reports, Retreats, Reasons to go on
Tonight we have invited Steven Smith – one of the very long term practitioners who brought Vipassana to the West, and who has been teaching meditation retreats for something like 30 years already. This will be our last event for a while – although there will be some of the regular small gatherings and events by other groups …
Bhikkhuni Issue:
First posted Nov 10, 2009 Reposted today to fill in the background since the issue of Bhikkhunis is relevant to our guest speaker on Tuesday The last week has seen a spate of controversy coming from Australia, and the ordination of 4 Bhikkhunis. Hoping to stay out of it …. too many people have sent comments …
The Sangha Council on Bhikkhunis
Theravada Buddhism has been lacking an ordained lineage for women for a long time – but this is changing. There are a number of Bhikkhunis (female monks) ordained both in Thailand and the US, who are putting down firm roots that are growing strongly over the last few years. The arrows of change are pointing in …
Thich Nhat Hanh at the BIA Saturday 2nd
You should know by now that Thich Nhat Hanh is in Thailand with 100 monks and nuns, leading a series of daylong lectures on Buddhist Psychology (it is not clear from announcements what that means). Details and links are on the front page. He will also be leading a day long ‘Day of Mindfulness’ at the BIA …
Dharma Talk with Steven Smith Thrs 31st March
Long term Vipassana retreat teacher Steven Smith is in Bangkok and will give a public talk for us on Thursday 31st March 2011, at Ariyasom Villa: ‘The Four Foundations’ Dharma Talk with Insight Meditation teacher Steven Smith Thursday 31st March, 2011 at Ariyasom Villa Boutique Hotel, Bangkok Sukhumvit Soi One We’re glad to welcome as …
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Buddhism and Health – Vidcast II
Regular (ish) Dhamma eventist Tony McG. has posted up a new segment of his Youtube channel looking at Buddhism and health. This time the topic is Reiki. The interview is interesting and we’d like to applaud Tony for his continued efforts in this project. WORDPRESS is being particularly sucky today and refuses to embed the …
Bhikkhuni Tide
Theravada Buddhism is perceived to be male dominated. In fact this view is not quite accurate: Theravada Monasteries are male dominated. As for the practise, the meditation, the inspiration, the women play a huge role. There is little that women can’t do in Theravada. The only activity they cannot lead are the ordination of monks, …
Disaster Advice
Following the quake, tsunami and nuclear problems in Japan, the question is raised what advice does Buddhism have for the distraught? The answer might be considered somewhat discouraging. As far as Buddhism is concerned, there is no ‘explanation’ that will satisfy. Natural disasters are just that – nature. The Buddha described times when the world …
Podcast 2….
Hopefully everyone knows the Bangkok Podcast site : http://www.bangkokpodcast.com/ Tony and Greg have been producing this podcast for nearly a year already, with great response. Already over 1000 fans on facebook : http://www.facebook.com/bangkokpodcast This weeks show interviews Phra Pandit, talking about collective Karma, Japan, Nuclear power and other topics … click below for the episode:
WBU Meditation course
The World Buddhist University announces the following program. Please contact them directly if you would like to join – it is not arranged by Little Bangkok Sangha Samadhi Course ————- Background : The course is for beginners, who need an introduction to a Samadhi practice based on a technique of reciting in mind ‘Buddho’ together …
Vipassana retreat May 10 – July 3
The retreat below is with a respected Burmese Master, and will be in English, with Thai translation. (send your e-mail via the contact page if you want the details in Thai language) For the full details (and a few pictures of the place) click : Vipassana Course Information _2011 Eng[1] Abbreviated announcement: Vipassana Course Information …
Synchronouticy
Definition: Synchronouticy Opposite of synchronicity. Where the Universe, God or whatever, conspires to present you with a chain of pointless hurdles whose only significance is the annoyance and hardship it will needlessly cause you. Bottles of gooey stuff that fall over by themselves on your new printouts, shops that have run out of every little …
Nibbana dilemma – is it worth it?
After discussion on the nature of Nibbana (the Goal) and Samsara in the last few posts, the next question, is whether Nibbana is worth it. Why not just enjoy the vicissitudes of birth and death in eternity … The Fight and Temptation This question is especially relevant when you consider the arduous meditation, renunciation and spiritual …
Sota Sati @ BIA
The Buddhadasa Indapanno Archives runs an experimental program with composer Gary Hall periodically at their venue near Mor Chit. Check with the venue to confirm details. You can hear some of the experimental sound manipulation via recordings here: http://soundcloud.com/hua-hin-sound-cloud Their announcement runs as follows: Mindfulness with Sound #5 – Monday March 21 at BiA A special …
Forest Dharma at Baan Aree
In what will hopefully be a monthly event from now on, one of the forest monks in the lineage of Wat Pah Nanachat – the international forest temple in the North East of Thailand will give a public dhamma talk in English. It’s not quite clear at this point if it will be with Thai …
Nirvana is not a Place
Following on from the blog a coule of days ago which hopefully clarifies tha Samsara (wheel of life and death) is a process, and not really a place, we can look at nibbana in a new light. ________________ One Mahayana principle that is pointed as a criticism or superior teaching to Theravada Buddhism is that …
Talk and Questions with Bhikkhuni Suvijjana
We are happy to announce that there will be a special event with Bhikkhuni Suvijjana – one of the newly ordained Bhikkhunis from the US Tuesday 29th March At Ariyasom Villa Boutique Hotel Sukhumvit soi 1 6-6-40 gather – refreshments served 6:45 short talk, followed by chance to ask some questions 8:15 (ish) finish Bhikkhuni Suvijjana is one of the …
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Chakra balancing March 2011
Vicky Weber leads a monthly chakra balancing class at the Marriot Hotel. This is a method of meditation using visualisation – some people are more visually orientated, so it is a good alternative to Vipassana for some. It’s a nice place and group. The yoga studio at the Marriot is clean and spacious, but can be pretty …