〈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 →
At Ariyasom Villa recently I commented that when you are in a traffic jam, you might remember that you are part of the traffic also. It’s not just everyone else who is making your day bad, you too are contributing … Continue reading →
Here is one response that answers a lot of questions: Is it Good? This is one of my Abbot’s usual replies when people ask him if they should do something. To be sure, usually they are trying to access some … Continue reading →
Personal note from Pandit Cittasamvaro Bhikkhu A note on the final four years of Dr Holly Dugan’s lifein Bangkok. It is not quite a full obituary, but her sister promised to fill in some of Holly’s earlier life for us … Continue reading →
A bunch of schoolkids in the UK sent in some questions about being a monk and about Buddhism. Here are the Qs and As: Do you have contact with your family? Not really – they don’t like my choice! But … Continue reading →
(in the blogging spirit, I will post up some personal notes once a month or so … I originally thought to keep this blogsite completely impersonal, but my intentions are impermanent like everything else) Phowa Retreat with His Holiness Phakchok Rinpoche This last week … Continue reading →
This year’s personal note on the Dhamma Talk Series: Phra Cittasamvaro Each year I run a series of Talks in Bangkok, in English, for the international community. This happens in the Rains retreat – which runs roughly from July to … Continue reading →
Wed 27th May: Phra Cittasamvaro – Personal musings on turning the big 40 … I don’t have a lot. I live in a room 4 meters by 3 meters, with a small attached bathroom. The water is clean and the … Continue reading →
