The word dharma in Sanskrit does not mean ethics or morality as commonly understood nowadays; but it means nature. Accordingly, the spiritual core of eastern (dharmic) religions is in fact the true understanding of nature and its immutable laws. That is also the ultimate mission of science. In this sense, dharma is science and science is dharma. This talk will attempt to combine modern science and age-old dharma into a single body of knowledge, dharmoscience, in order to better describe the ultimate reality of nature; and when possible, with just a few simple diagrams.
You are invited to join us for what promises to be a fascinating and enlightening evening on Monday 17 March 2025 at Baan Aree, the beautiful location so generously made available to us by the Baan Aree foundation. The session will start at 6.30 PM.
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 wear something that is comfortable to sit in, and avoid tight-fitting clothes, shorts, sleeveless tops, and short skirts.
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, reciprocate by making donations. These go towards the teacher’s and venue’s costs. Boxes for Dana will be provided.
Programme:
- 6:00 pm Baan Aree opens
- 6:30 pm Dharma + Science = DHARMOSCIENCE
- 8:00 pm Baan Aree closes
Woody Prieb
Formally Dr Vuthiphong Priebjrivat, Woody Prieb is currently the president of Sahasava Institute, a nonprofit public policy institute. With a BS in engineering from MIT, an MS in environmental engineering from Stanford, an MBA and PhD in economics and public management from the University of Chicago, Woody’s prestigious career spans nearly five decades. It encompasses the worlds of academia, banking, international development, economics and finance as well as time spent as a Buddhist monk. He has written extensively for academic and professional journals and is the author of several popular books, four of which explore the interconnection between modern science and eastern religions. We are delighted that he will be sharing his understandings of nirvana with us.
We plan a live broadcast of this talk on our Facebook group and the Baanaree YouTube channel:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/littlebangkoksangha
https://www.youtube.com/@Baanaree2020
It is also recorded for later viewing.
Please see this map for directions: https://goo.gl/maps/1FuCuvCtNdPMAL4F9