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 I could find the space to do so. This had gone on for 5 years, …
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Watching the Mind
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, finding different groups of people to hang out with each night. But what I really …
Cappuccino Club meets for Mother’s Day
‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ CAPPUCCINO CLUB Monday12th August Mother’s Day and National Holiday in Thailand Topic: Relationships with your Parents _________________________ At Ariyasom Villa, Sukhumvit Soi 1 free of charge, no reservation required 12:30-3pm ‘Cappuccino Club’ Eschewing the usual Dhamma Talk format, sometimes we like to meet for a more open discussion of the principles of Buddhism and meditation …