〈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 pursue Buddhism. I was not a natural meditator, and it was hard work. Ordination as a …
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Rains Retreat – Weekly Puja
12 Weekly Pujas Every Thursday Evening 17th July-2nd October 6:30-8:00pm @ Ariyasom Villa Overview * For 3 months from the 12th July, it is the official Rains Retreat period – this is the traditional Buddhist retreat period, where monks and nuns vow to stay each night in the same place, and intensify their meditation …
Weekend Meditation Retreat – Oct 2010
Sorry – but a seasonal price hike at the resort, and the meeting room hire have put this retreat past our budget – it is getting up towards 3000 baht per person for the weekend, which we think is too much. The search goes on for a nice quiet resort that we can use at …