Monday, 02 March 2026: 18.30 – 20.00 hrs at Baan Aree Foundation, Bangkok
‘MAKHA PUJA’ : This is the big Buddhist festival in Thailand and other Buddhist countries, each March on full moon. (There is a majour festival every 3 months in the Buddhist calendar).
It commemorates the time the Buddha attended a spontaneous gathering of Enlightened monks/nuns and gave a famous summary of his entire teaching – this was to be used as a guideline for all who would come later to adhere to the path of Enlightenment.
Join this humorous and informative exploration of Makha Puja’s original meaning and how it is understood in the Thai tradition.
You will see various activities around Thailand for this (on Tuesday 3rd). Get up early enough and head to your local temple to join the Thais!
*Note that it can be spelled Magha or Makha, and Puja or Bucha
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Everyone is welcome, from beginners to experienced meditators. We meet to support and encourage each other in our practice.
Baan Aree is a Thai Buddhist Center, please dress modestly.
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As is usual with Buddhist teachings, there is no charge for this event. However, the Little Bangkok Sangha follows the Buddhist custom of Dana (generosity). The teachings and the venue are offered as an act of generosity, and those receiving them can, if they wish, support with a small donation. These go towards the teacher’s and venue’s costs. Boxes for Dana will be provided.
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Programme:
6:00 pm Baan Aree opens
6:30 pm Guided Meditation
6:50 pm Dhamma Talk
7:30 pm Q&A
7:50 pm Session ends
8:00 pm Baan Aree closes
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About Phra Pandit
*British born;
*Ordained as a ‘Bhikkhu’ in 1996;
*Lived in Thailand since then;
*Founded The Little Bangkok Sangha in 2007
*Background in Theravada Buddhism, Psychology, and Story
*Practiced public speaker!
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Please see this map for directions:
https://goo.gl/maps/1FuCuvCtNdPMAL4F9