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___∨___ 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 …
«∴» 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 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 …
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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—∗— 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 …
