TWO EVENINGS WITH VEN. PANNYAVARO Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd April 2013 Special Events with Ajahn Pannyavaro, Abbot of Bodhi Tree Monastery, Eastern Australia at the beautiful Ariyasom Villa on Sukhumvit Soi One. Monday 22nd Evening: Topic for Talk and discussion is Mahasi Sayadaw Method Meditation. Ajahn Pannyavaro describes his approach as a ‘meditation technition’. He avoids …
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Dialogue with Ajahn Pannyavaro
A DIALOGUE WITH AJAHN PANNYAVARO Thursday 18th April 2013, we will host Ajahn Pannyavaro, Abbot of Bodhi Tree Monastery, Eastern Australia at the beautiful Ariyasom Villa on Sukhumvit Soi One. As a change from our usual formats, this time the evening will be in the form of a dialogue – hard hitting questions will be put to …
More on Rebirth
Further to the upcoming topic for Cappuccino Conflict, here’s some segments of a debate published in Trycycle in the Summer edition of Trycycle (Buddhist Magazine); a read suggested by Dr Will: Comments in red are from Pandit Bhikkhu Trycycle Summer 1997 Reincarnation: A Debate Batchelor v. Thurman The following debate took place in New …
Rebirth in Hindu and Buddhist Eyes
Below is an excerpt from an interesting book called Hinduism and Buddhism, by Sir Charles Eliot, written just before WWI, on the topic of rebirth in the eyes of Indian philosophy. Rebirth is the topic of conversation/discussion/arguement/fisticuffs at our informal meeting April 20th (see Calendar).l The book as a whole, while written in a slightly …
Water Festival – at Ariyasom Villa
This year we will test the waters with arranging one of the ceremonial sides of Buddhism…. Monday 15th April WATER FESTIVAL Ceremonial Water Pouring at Ariyasom Villa Many of you have been around in Thailand for some time and have seen and appreciated the rich Thai culture and its many festivities. Traditionally such public gathering …
Ajahn Jayasaro – trip to Pak Chong Sun 5th May 2013
Trip to Pak Chong for Dhamma Talk with Ajahn Jayasaro We will be taking some minivans for a day trip up to Pak Chong to see Ajahn Jayasaro on Sunday 5th May, 2013 for a dhamma talk in English: Note this is an announcement for an old trip to Pak Chong – for upcoming trips please see the calendar …
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Cappuccino Club: Rebirth
Saturday 20th April at Ariyasom Villa, Sukhumvit Soi One 2-4pm ‘Cappuccino Club’ Eschewing the usual Dhamma Talk format, sometimes we like to meet for a more open discussion of the principles of Buddhism and meditation as they relate to ‘real’ life – how we deal as humans with the various issues of daily life. Topics …
Mon March 25 – Dhamma talk with Jeff Oliver
Monday 25th March 6:30-8pm Dhamma Talk with meditation teacher Jeff Oliver at Ariyasom Villa, Sukhumvit Soi One. refreshments served Free of charge, no need for advance reservation Topic: Simple Teaching : Deep Insight _________________________________________________________________ Jeff is a well known vipassana teacher who formerly practised as a Buddhist Monk in Burma with several well known teachers. Currently …
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The Expositor: what makes a ‘good’ dhamma talk?
A couple of days ago I talked with Ajahn Tiradhammo as we saw him off to the airport, on the topic of giving Dhamma talks. We shared a few points of interest that are worth mentioning. I first met Ajahn Tiradhammo when he was abbot of a temple in Switzerland. I was a layman, and …
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Dharma Talk – Buddha: the Man
Thursday March 14th at the Indian Cultural Centre, Sukhumvit 23, Asoke BTS/MRT Dharma Talk with Pandit Bhikkhu ‘Buddha the Man’ 6:30pm-8pm Free of charge, no reservation required. Topic: The Buddha has become a mythic figure, inspiring millions, imbuing cultures and guiding spiritual aspirations for 2500 years. But in the original suttas – the records we …
Magha Puja Day, with Jeff Oliver
Monday 25th February Magha Puja Day This is one of the 5 big days in the Buddhist Calendar, celebrating a time when 1250 fully enlightened disciples of the Buddha spontaneously came together for a Sangha gathering. Here the Buddha gave his famous summary of his teaching called “The Ovadhapatimokha”. To cease from all evil …
Report: The Bodhisattva Vow
In February 2013 some 19 of us met up in the always wonderful Ariyasom Villa in Bangkok for discussion on the topic of the Bodhisattva Vow – the vow to keep on practising from lifetime to lifetime until you have the necessary qualities of character to become a full Buddha. That’s a long time. Afterwards some people …
Special Event with Ajahn Tiradhammo
Thursday 28th Feb An Audience with Ajahn Tiradhammo พระอาจารย์ธีระธัมโม Abbot of Bodhinyanarama Temple NZ เจ้าอาวาส วัด Bohinyanarama ประเทศนิวซีแลนด์ (Luang Phor Chah lineage) (สายหลวงพ่อชา) The Way Beyond Suffering ทางพ้นทุกข์ At the DMG (Chit Lom BTS) Thursday 28th February 4:00 pm in Thai 7:00 pm in English …ภาษาไทย ด้านล่าง… We are glad to announce that senior Canadian monk Ajahn Tiradhammo will be in …
March – Rayong Beach Retreat
(A last minute cancellation has opened up a space in the ladies building. Enter details below, or call 085 060 7386 to take it) The Beach Getaway Retreat March 21-24 we will be going for a weekend of quiet, meditation, and sand – on a quiet beach, Rayong province. (Thrs eve/Friday/Saturday/Sunday). Cost will be 3,300 baht, …
Cappuccino Club – discussion on the Bodhisattva Ideal
Saturday 16th February 2-4 pm at Ariyasom Villa, Sukhumvit Soi One ‘Cappuccino Club’ Eschewing the usual Dhamma Talk format, sometimes we like to meet for a more open discussion of the principles of Buddhism and meditation as they relate to ‘real’ life – how we deal as humans with the various issues of daily life. …
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A Photographic Journey of Dhammafarers
According to received information, there will be a photographic exhibition of Dharma scenes from the North of Thailand, raising funds for an orphanage there. Supporting the exhibition will be a Dhamma Talk with Ajahn Jayasaro on Tuesday 22nd January at 2pm. The exhibition and event is at the BACC (click here for map) Please call …
Report, Rayong Retreat Jan 2013
January 2013 we took off on retreat at the beach in Rayong province. Thanks to Sujata we had taken an exploratory trip to investigate this location as a possible retreat venue in mid 2012. It is a quiet location near to the village of Chaag Phong, about 40 km West of Rayong town. It is …
Dhamma Talk with Ven Sukhacitto
Learn meditation and dhamma in Bangkok – special event with Suan Mokh Buddhist monk Ven. Sukhacitto Bhikkhu Sunday January 20th Ariyasom Villa (end of Sukhumvit Soi One) Topic: Meditation is not just on a Cushion Free of charge / no need to book If you are new to Dhamma and meditation feel free to join …
Dhamma Talks with Rebecca Bradshaw
Dhamma Talk and Meditation with Rebecca Bradshaw Wednesday 30th January and Thursday 31st January at Ariyasom Villa Bangkok event for meditation and dharma with American meditation teacher Rebecca Bradshaw – for mindfulness, and vipassana. We’re happy to host Rebecca Bradshaw, who is a friend and fellow dharma teacher of Steven Smith and Michele McDonald (both …
Dhamma Talk with Grahame White
Continuing our project to invite interesting and capable meditation and dhamma teachers for the furthering of meditation, mindfulness and vipassana in Bangkok : Sunday 13th January Dhamma Talk with visiting teacher Grahame White Ariyasom Villa at the end of Sukhumvit Soi One “Establishing a Regular Meditation Practise” 6:30pm gather 7-8:15 Talk and meditation _________________________________ I …