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 … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
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’ … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
(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 … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
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, … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →