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The Venerable Bojangles – Fri 7 Feb

Little Bangkok Sangha Posted on February 2, 2020 by littlebangFebruary 2, 2020

‾‾‾‾‾‾Ξ‾‾‾‾‾‾ ‘THE VENERABLE BOJANGLES’ Dhamma talk @Baan Aree with Pandit Bhikkhu Fri. 7th Feb : in English 6-8pm ____Ξ____ Overview: Dharma talk with Pandit Bhikkhu. There’s no charge, no need to reserve, and mats/chairs are provided.   6:00pm gather (coffee … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, blogs, Upcoming events | Tagged dhamma talk, meditation, Mindfulness

First Friday Dhamma talks

Little Bangkok Sangha Posted on July 29, 2019 by littlebangJuly 29, 2019

‾‾‾‾‾‾Ξ‾‾‾‾‾‾ AUG/SEPT/OCT First Fridays Dhamma talk @Baan Aree with Pandit Bhikkhu in English 6-8pm ____Ξ____ Overview: Dharma talk with Pandit Bhikkhu. There’s no charge, no need to reserve, and mats/chairs are provided. Friday 2nd August:        MY MIND’S SUCH … Continue reading →

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Meditate, Mondays

Little Bangkok Sangha Posted on December 22, 2018 by littlebangSeptember 1, 2020

MEDITATE, MONDAYS freestyle meditation every week Suk 23 (Asoke), 6:30 – 8:00pm *** temporarily suspended *** _______________________________ Overview: Join a friendly group for meditation every Monday night from 6.30 pm to 8.00 pm in Asok. Brief instructions and tips will … Continue reading →

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A 2500 year old MP3

Little Bangkok Sangha Posted on September 30, 2016 by littlebangSeptember 30, 2016

Buddhist teachings were not systematically written down for 1000 years. So, people ask, how can we have any idea what the Buddha really taught? Well, in fact we do have a very good idea. Writing was considered an inferior form … Continue reading →

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Notes: Self Meditation – talk four in the Eight Steps of Yoga

Little Bangkok Sangha Posted on October 5, 2015 by littlebangOctober 5, 2015

∇∇∇∇∇ 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 … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, blogs, notes | Tagged breathing, buddhism, pranayama, yoga

Bhikkhkuni’s in Thai Media

Little Bangkok Sangha Posted on July 12, 2015 by littlebangJuly 13, 2015

Here is some news in Thai regarding the ordination of Bhikkhunis (female monks) in Thailand. While many Westerners have a clear cut view, the fact is this is a divisive issue in Thailand, and not at all clear cut. Certain Bangkok English … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, blogs | Tagged bangkok, Bhikkhuni, buddhism, Thailand

Non-duality and Buddhism

Little Bangkok Sangha Posted on April 22, 2015 by littlebangApril 22, 2015

A short look at Enlightenment in advance of our event about the Indian sage Ramana Maharshi Saturday. We’ll be asking some of the following questions: The practise of Buddhism is for Enlightenment – spiritual release from suffering. Quite what that … Continue reading →

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Does Metta meditation affect the recipients?

Little Bangkok Sangha Posted on March 30, 2015 by littlebangMarch 30, 2015

Does offering metta meditation actually affect other people? Let our pets decide … ! ____________________________________ Metta meditation, or ‘loving kindness’ meditation is a staple of Buddhism. One arouses the feeling unconditional loving kindness in any way that is expedient, and … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, blogs | Tagged animism, bangkok, meditation

2014

Little Bangkok Sangha Posted on December 23, 2014 by littlebangDecember 24, 2014

Another year has passed. I did not write any of my thesis. I did teach too many classes at University. I barely joined any events in my temple and they must be wondering if I still live there. I did … Continue reading →

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Before your head splits into seven pieces

Little Bangkok Sangha Posted on November 15, 2014 by littlebangNovember 16, 2014

Pu came to the temple wanting to make some offerings. She had a ubiquitous yellow bucket. she was well dressed and in her mid 30s. If you want to know, at the time, she owned a small book business. In … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, blogs | Tagged bangkok, dhamma talk, karma, Meditation Bangkok

Notes: Fifth event – Long-listed for Enlightenment

Little Bangkok Sangha Posted on September 22, 2014 by littlebangDecember 16, 2014

〈Δ〉 Notes for talk five in the 2014 dhamma talk series Long-listed for Enlightenment Each week during the Rains Retreat Series of Talks in Bangkok the notes will be published. If anything is mentioned during the session that needs clarification or links for … Continue reading →

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The Feed Forward Loop

Little Bangkok Sangha Posted on August 3, 2014 by littlebangAugust 3, 2014

〈Δ〉   WHEN I first encountered Buddhism, it was amazing. The Four Noble Truths seemed like heavenly manna falling to earth. The teachers seemed just as amazing. I was home. I found myself willing to give a lot up in order to … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, blogs, Monk Notes: | Tagged bangkok, meditation, retreat

The Day I Quit Bad Days

Little Bangkok Sangha Posted on February 12, 2014 by littlebangJuly 28, 2014

People ask me why I became a Buddhist monk. I’d like to tell them the truth, but it gets me into trouble. I was depressed. I had no ambition except to propel myself out of this world as soon as … Continue reading →

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What a ‘Wake’ means

Little Bangkok Sangha Posted on January 7, 2014 by littlebangJanuary 13, 2014

You will die, I will die. What of it? Presumably, after death either you will not be around to experience it, or you will be around to realise it was an illusion after all. (Either way is ok with me!) … Continue reading →

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Watching the Mind

Little Bangkok Sangha Posted on August 3, 2013 by littlebangAugust 3, 2013

When I was a young(er) man my main character was one driven by depression. I was an unhappy kid. Home was oppressive, and the alternative was to ‘go out’. Having lots of friends, but none close, I’d do the rounds, … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, blogs | Tagged consciousness, Mindfulness

English Breakfast – with Pandit

Little Bangkok Sangha Posted on July 28, 2013 by littlebangJuly 31, 2013

 How I came to be famous for nearly 2 years. Quite often I do a radio or TV show – mostly journalists fishing for something of novelty, and sticking a mic in my face for a few minutes, and then … Continue reading →

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Kayan Yogi program

Little Bangkok Sangha Posted on July 5, 2013 by littlebangOctober 29, 2014

For a long time I have invited speakers to give talks and lead sessions in Bangkok. Plus the occasional day-long session or weekend retreat. But really – if you want to progress in real Buddhism, the experiential practise, you have … Continue reading →

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Mental management, body healing

Little Bangkok Sangha Posted on June 7, 2013 by littlebangJune 7, 2013

June 2013 we meet to discuss the topic of meditation and healing. Specifically, with all the current crop of magazines sporting outrageous claims of meditation being the key to health, healing everything from headaches to cancer we need to ask … Continue reading →

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“I Shall Please” – the placebo effect

Little Bangkok Sangha Posted on June 4, 2013 by littlebangOctober 29, 2014

“The placebo effect is the measurable, observable, or felt improvement in health or behavior not attributable to a medication or invasive treatment that has been administered“  Here’s the question – meditation groups, prahnic breathing, Qi Kong, Tai Chi and yoga … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, blogs | Tagged meditation health

Can Anyone Go to Heaven, if they Just be Good?

Little Bangkok Sangha Posted on May 25, 2013 by littlebangMay 25, 2013

A well known book ‘Anyone Can Go to Heaven, Just be Good‘ published in Malaysia, suggests exactly what it’s title suggests. According to Buddhism, what happens after you die depends on how you have lived your life. Live in a … Continue reading →

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