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«∴» Saturday 12th March Series: Sat. 13th Feb – Sat. 26th March Week 5 of the : COURSE IN THAI BUDDHISM Overview: This week we continue our exploration of Buddhism, focusing on key stories. After the ‘setting forth of the wheel of dharma’ Buddhism spread from the roots of the trees, to becoming the root of several world cultures. …
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—————— ZEN CLUB Saturday 12th March 1-3pm @ the Rojana Center —————— Zen Group Meeting #1: “What is Zen?” 1-3pm at the Rojana Center, Sukhumvit 23 (directions below) This is the first gathering for our informal Zen Club meeting, led by Joe and Sid. If there is enough interest, they will lead discussions once a …
«∴» Saturday 5th March Series: Sat. 13th Feb – Sat. 26th March Week 4 of the : COURSE IN THAI BUDDHISM Overview: This week we continue our exploration of Buddhism, focusing on key stories. The cosmology of Buddhism says there is only one ultimate goal; but that anyone can attain to it if they practice in the …
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«∴» Saturday 27th February Series: Sat. 13th Feb – Sat. 26th March Week 3 of the : COURSE IN THAI BUDDHISM Overview: Karma is one of the more rational aspects of Buddhism, until it’s connection with Heavens and Hells is drawn – Buddhism has a pantheon of Gods, and layers of realms for rebirth: this Clockwork …
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«∴» Saturday 20th February Series: Sat. 13th Feb – Sat. 26th March Week 2 of the : COURSE IN THAI BUDDHISM Overview: Second in the Buddhism Course Series – this week: Buddhism, Animism and Superstition. Animist practices are everywhere in Thailand, from ghosts to Spirit Houses, to believing certain deceased monks can still give you healing …
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«♦» MAGHA PUJA Monday 22nd February (national holiday) Thai cultural day, in English, Bangkok Overview: Celebrate this Thai national holiday, the way the Thais do, but in English Magha Puja is one of the four big special days in Buddhism, and most Thai people head to the temple in the morning for the celebrations and …
≡ Sunday February 7th Dharma Talk and Meditation @ World Fellowship of Buddhists DESIRE, GREAT DESIRE AND THE VERY LAST DESIRE Overview: Pandit Bhikkhu will lead this month’s English language dharma talk and meditation at the World Fellowship of Buddhist’s building on Sukhumvit, next to Phrom Phong BTS Station. 2:00pm refreshments 2:15pm dharma talk, meditation …
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⌊♦⌋ 7 Saturday Mornings Sat. 13th Feb – Sat. 26th March For the first time in Bangkok: A COURSE IN (THAI) BUDDHISM Overview Despite being the Theravada Buddhist capital of the Asia, there has never been an English language Course in Thai Buddhism, in Bangkok. Millions of visitors come to Bangkok every year, and many thousands …
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¤ ________________________ Two Evening Dharma talks with Vipassana Retreat teacher Grahame White Head of Vipassana Illawarra ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ “BEAUTIFUL IN THE BEGINNING, BEAUTIFUL IN THE MIDDLE, BEAUTIFUL IN THE END” Overview: TWO NIGHTS OF PRACTICE, DISCUSSION & Q & A EXPLORING THE ART OF LIVING MINDFULLY with Vipassana meditation Tuesday 2nd February & Wednesday 3rd 7:00 gather at the …
——°—— THE EIGHT VERSES OF MIND TRAINING with Ven. Tenzin Namjong over two evenings at the little Bangkok Center, Ekkamai, 7-8:30pm Weds. 13 & Thrs. 14 January 2016 Overview: Two evenings on a short and sharp classic Mahayana Text. With Ven. Tenzin Namjong, from Hawaii, ordained in the Tibetan lineage. Two part teaching : Wednesday 13th …
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An Evening with Ajahn Pasanno Monday 21st December 2015 At The Rojana Center, Asoke 6:30-8:30pm __________________¦¦¦__________________ This December we are again honoured with the presence of Ajahn Pasanno, abbot of Wat Abhayagiri in California. 6:30 gather at the spacious Rojana Center 7:00 dharma talk 7:45 questions 8:15 photo op 8:30 finish There is no charge …
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⊂∴⊃ DHARMA ELEMENTS Talk from 2015, Bangkok Many people have read or listened to many of the teachings in Buddhism, but rarely are they all put together in context. Hopefully, this talk addressed the issue. Be sure to show the subtitles if you need them. Use controls above ↑↑↑↑↑↑↑↑↑ This video took a full month …
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—∗— The Cappuccino Club is back (with masala tea!) MARJOE: a 1972 Academy Award winning film Saturday 28th November 12:30-3:30 Overview: Meet up for lunch, film and discussion – this time round we look at an amazing film called Marjoe. We showed this some 7 years back, and everyone loved it! It raises a lot of questions, and …
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òó ‾ BEING PRESENT Thursday evening meditation at Ariyasom Villa (Suk Soi 1) 6:30-8:00pm Overview Weekly meeting at Ariyasom Boutique Hotel on Sukhumvit Soi 1 for freestyle meditation 6:30 meet 6:55 few meditation tips and instructions 8:00 finish (guaranteed!) This event is free of charge – small donation to the venue is optional. There is no …
∇∇∇∇∇ Notes on Talk Eight 2015 Dhamma Talk Series Samadhi: Phra Pandit Regrets He’s Unable to Lunch Today There was once a King who took his army into battle and won. Entering the enemy’s palace he told his soldiers tht whatever they could put their hands on, was theirs. The soldiers went crazy, and ran about …
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∧∨∧∨∧∨∧ Mindfulness in Movement – Qi Gong with Marisa Wednesdays 4, 11, and 18 Nov. 2015 ∧∨∧∨∧∨∧ Overview Our regular Qi Gong, Yoga and Vipassana teacher Marisa is with us in Bangkok this November. For three evenings she’ll lead some mindful Qi Gong sessions at our Little Bangkok Meditation Center, Ekkamai, Bangkok. This is three Wednesdays in a …
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∇∇∇∇∇ Notes on Talk Seven 2015 Dhamma Talk Series Dhyana: The Glass of Mountains I hope these notes are helpful for some of you. Writing a 2500 word essay every week, when I was at school, was not easy! There will always be some things in the talk that don’t make it to the notes. And …
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∇∇∇∇∇ Notes on Talk Six 2015 Dhamma Talk Series Dharana: Baby, Baby Fish No one asked me about the title for this talk. But it should become clear. Over the last month I have come to really love the Yoga Sutras. Sometimes I find myself talking to someone on dhamma, and when I search for a phrase …
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∇∇∇∇∇ Notes on Talk Five 2015 Dhamma Talk Series Pratyahara : The Dark Side of the Mirror So to recap – in week one we started with the hardest sell – good behaviour (I still don’t want to say ‘morality’). It is always the start of a good spiritual practise, but not because someone says so. There are no …
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∇∇∇∇∇ Notes on Talk Four 2015 Dhamma Talk Series Pranayama : Self Meditation Breath meditation is a staple of all contemplative traditions. On the one hand I meet wannabe philosophers who only want to talk about things like non-duality. On the other hand I meet people who want to sit with the breath and attain all …
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