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——— ‘ORIGINAL BUDDHISM’ short course in Early Buddhist Teachings Saturdays 1-3pm @ Rojana Center, Suk 23 Overview You all have ideas about Buddhism; what makes ‘good’ or ‘bad’ monks, what the Buddha would say about the government, materialism, and every other topic. What the historical Buddha actually taught, might well surprise you. The course is going well …
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° Zen Club Meeting #5 The Many Faces of Zen and Love Saturday September 24, 2016 @little Bangkok Meditation Center, Ekkamai 1-3pm at the little Bangkok Meditation Center, Ekkamai, Sat 24th There is no charge for this event, and no need to book in advance. You do not need to take anything along. ________________________________________ This month’s topic: …
ทำวัตรเช้า Saturday 17th September THAI MONASTERY PUJA and the Working Class Mystic at the Rojana Center, Suk. 23 10:00-11:45am Overview We gather for a full on Thai Buddhist Puja, for English speakers. This is the ceremony that is held daily in Thai temples, for all echelons of Thai society, from local towns to the Palace. It’s the staple entry to …
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⊂∴⊃ STILL & MOVING Meditate Thursdays 6:30-8:15pm @ Rojana Center, Asoke by donation Overview: Meditation, both still and moving, every Thursday @ Rojana Center. We’ve been working hard on this event – with a brand new professionally filmed video, and crisp audio from our Qi Gong teacher Marisa. This is the only regular Qi Gong …
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_•_ Two More Elements than Four practical meditation teaching with Jeff Oliver @little Bangkok Meditation Center, Ekkamai Sunday 14th August, 4-6pm Overview: Second of two events with our regular (and popular) meditation retreat teacher Jeff Oliver. “Two More Elements than Four“: We’ve heard of the physical elements of Earth, Wind, Fire and Water; now let’s learn …
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_•_ The Practice of Emptiness practical meditation teaching with Jeff Oliver @little Bangkok Meditation Center, Ekkamai Saturday 13th August, 4-6pm Overview: One of our regular, and most popular, meditation teachers Jeff Oliver will be in Bangkok for a weekend. He’s a a great speaker – interesting and informative. There is no charge for these events. Donations …
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⇐⇒ Tiger Qi Gong for internal organs Extra session with Marisa Thrs. 18th August ⇐⇒ Overview We squeezed one extra date with our Qi Gong teacher Marisa, for Thursday 18th August (in addition to Thrs. 11th). This is the last live event for Qi Gong with her on this visit. Event is in the spacious Rojana Center, …
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∧∨∧∨∧∨∧ Mindfulness in Movement – Qi Gong, live with Marisa Thurs. 4th and Thrs. 11th August ∧∨∧∨∧∨∧ Overview Our regular Qi Gong, Yoga and Vipassana teacher Marisa is with us in person in Bangkok this August. Events are in the spacious Rojana Center, Sukhumvit 23. Marisa will be leading us in some new Qi Gong moves …
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—————— ZEN CLUB Sunday 7th August 1-3pm @ the little Bangkok Meditation Center —————— Zen Group Meeting #4: “HUMOUR” 1-3pm at the little Bangkok Meditation Center, Ekkamai There is no charge for this event, and no need to book in advance. You do not need to take anything along. ________________________________________ This month’s topic: Zen Group #4: Zen Humour Humour …
≈º≈ ASALHA PUJA Turning the Wheel of Dharma Thai National Holiday Tuesday 19th July 9:30am-12:00 @ Rojana Center, Asoke _____________________________ ASALHA PUJA day commemorates the Buddha’s first sermon when he taught the Four Noble Truths, which remains the most important teaching in Buddhism – something all Expats in Thailand should know the basics of! In Thailand …
⊂∴⊃ Every Thursday Evening QI GONG AND MINDFULNESS MEDITATION for a HAPPY SPLEEN 6:30-8:15pm @ Rojana Center, Asoke Overview: Every Thursday evening we hold a Qi Gong session, followed by mindfulness meditation, at the Rojana Center, near Asoke. A new routine, not available elsewhere (unless you rent the video) – so if you fancy a happy …
___∨___ Beliefs, Doubts, and the 7 Steps to Awakening @World Fellowship of Buddhists Sunday 3rd July 2-5pm The WFB holds a monthly session in English (most months). July is with Pandit Bhikkhu at the World Fellowship of Buddhists HQ, Benchasiri Park (emporium). Event is free of charge No need to reserve – there’s plenty of …
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—∼— A Course in Indian Buddhism: no-self and non-duality with Dr Georges Dreyfus Saturdays, for 7 weeks from 9th July Overview: We’re holding a new course in Buddhism, led by one of our great Bangkok resources Dr Georges Dreyfus. Periodically it’s great to go into these topics in real depth – more than we ever get to with …
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∨ While you’re in Thailand… MEDITATE WITH A MONK @ the little Bangkok Meditation Center Mondays, 7:00- 8:15pm, Ekkamai BTS _______________________________ ‘Drop In’ meditation session, weekly on Mondays. This is free style meditation – if you are a beginner some instructions will be given; experienced meditators are welcome to develop their own practice. Meditation …
_≡_ Buddhist Psycho’s meet for special event with visiting psycho Jake Davis Free Will Free Won’t and Who’s in Control Saturday June 25th, Ekkamai 2-4pm Overview: Psychologists, Buddhists and meditators (and anyone else interested) are invited to meetup Saturday June 25th from 2-4 pm. This time we are led by a visiting honorary Buddhist Psycho, meditation teacher, Buddhist …
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—————— ZEN CLUB Sunday 19th June 1-3pm @ the little Bangkok Meditation Center —————— Zen Group Meeting #3: “KOANS” 1-3pm at the little Bangkok Meditation Center, Ekkamai There is no charge for this event, and no need to book in advance. You do not need to take anything along, but a review of the topic links (below) is …
—————— ZEN CLUB Saturday 30th April 1-3pm @ the little Bangkok Meditation Center —————— Zen Group Meeting #2: “The Ten Bulls” 1-3pm at the little Bangkok Meditation Center, Ekkamai There is no charge for this event, and no need to book in advance. You do not need to take anything along, but a review of the topic links …
«∴» Saturday 26th March BEYOND BUDDHISM Rojana Center, Suk. 23 (Asoke) 9:45-11:30am Overview: All are welcome to join in this final talk in the Course in Buddhism. Buddhism has a beauty of its own, but also limitations. Are we heading towards a ‘cosmic’ religion as Einstein thought we need? Where is it all heading? Are we …
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____º____ Tuesday 29th March Dharma talk with Bhikkhuni Ani Pema @little Bangkok Meditation Center, Ekkamai A PATH OF PROBLEMS Overview: Dharma talk and meditation with visiting American Bhikkhuni ordained in the Tibetan lineage. 7:00pm gather at the little Bangkok Meditation Center (or come earlier if you want to chat) 7:20pm dharma talk begins 8:15pm Questions 8:30pm finish (promptly). Those …
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«∴» Saturday 19th March GETTING OUR OF YOUR HEAD Rojana Center, Suk. 23 (Asoke) 9:45-11:30am Overview: Buddhism is an intricate and beautiful philosophy, but sooner or later, meditation is where it is really at. The concepts are like setting a bow, and the meditation like firing the arrow. Whether you are new to meditation, or an …
