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♦ 3 evenings in a row ‘What the Buddha Really Taught’ with Canadian Bhikkhu Ven. Yuttadhammo Mon 17th /Tue 18th /Weds 19th March 6:30-8:15pm at Ariyasom Villa, Sukhumvit Soi 1 Overview: Canadian Bhikkhu Phra Noah Yutadhammo will be with us for three evenings, to lead some special sessions based on a few of the Buddhist Suttas. Each …
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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, …
∩ Swallowed by a Black Hole ‘Dhamma and Depression‘ with Pandit Bhikkhu Saturday 15th Feb. 2014 what you going to do? Overview: Dhamma talk and meditation at the elegant INDUS Restaurant, Sukhumvit 26. With Pandit Bhikkhu, Free of charge, no reservation required. Just bring yourself to the Indus early on Saturday morning. 9:30am gather at …
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♦ Our Last Special Event with Ven. Karma Lekshe Dhamma Talk and Discussion with Ven. Karma Lekshe on the topic of her book: INTO THE JAWS OF YAMA Overview Buddhism places a high degree of emphasis on dying and death. What is the value of this, and why not just celebrate life? We’ll meet at …
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“Buddhism, Economic Ethics and the Ideal World of Gift Economy” Friday January 17, 2014 at 13.00 hr., 4th Floor Meeting Room of Social Research Institute, Wisid Prachuabmoh Building, Chulalongkorn University. with Karma Lekshe Tsomo (more biography on her here) Event arranged by Chulalongkorn University
You will die, I will die. What of it? Presumably, after death either you will not be around to experience it, or you will be around to realise it was an illusion after all. (Either way is ok with me!) People who knew you might hold a ‘wake’, which originally referred to a night long …
¦ Crisis as Opportunity Dharma Talk with Bhikshuni Karma Lekshe Tsomo at the INDUS Restaurant Suk. Soi 26 ¦ Schedule: Saturday 18th January 2014 9:30am Meet bright and early at the Indus on Soi 26 9:50 Dhamma talk on the Conflict as Opportunity 10:30 silent meditation 11:00 Questions 11:30 finish – you are welcome to bring …
• Rayong Beach Getaway Retreat with mae Chee Brigitte and Pandit Bhikkhu • Thursday 23rd – Sunday 26th January 2014 should be perfect weather for sun, sand and meditation • We’re returning for a weekend of quiet, meditation, and sand – on a quiet beach, Rayong province. This time round we will travel to Rayong …
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Φ Many Masters, Many Teachings ‘Wai Kru’ Day with Bhikkhuni Karma Lekshe Tsomo Thursday 16th January @ Ariyasom Villa WE’re happy to welcome back Hawaiian Tibetan Bhikkhuni Karma Lekshe Tsomo for a talk at Ariyasom Villa. She has been a fairly regular guest of ours in the past, though not for a couple of years. …
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¤ A New Year in Bangkok Kalyanamitta – Your Role in Other’s Paths Short Dhamma Reflection and Meditation at Ariyasom, Sukhumvit Soi 1 Thursday 9th January Few people can establish a really regular and consistent practise alone – many read the books or even the Suttas, but to translate that into a systematic daily meditation …
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Following is the announcement from Mae Chee Brigitte for her annual New Year retreat in the chilly Kao Yai National Park. Nakhon Ratchasima For those of you who don’t know Mae Chee Brigitte – she is an Austrian nun based in Thailand. She speaks German, English and Thai, and is a well known and respected …
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• Rayong Beach Mindfulness Retreat with Pandit Bhikkhu and Marisa Cranfil-Young • Thursday 21st – Sunday 24th January 2016 should be perfect weather for sun, sand and meditation • ____________________________________ We’re returning for a weekend of quiet, meditation, and sand – on a quiet beach, Rayong province. This time round we will travel to Rayong on a …
Right now we are hosting a Burmese nun Sayalai (which means Ajahn) Caru Dassini. It’s a great privilege to be able to host dhamma teachers, and we owe a great debt to Ariyasom Villa Hotel in Bangkok for this. Every teacher has a different style, and a variant meditation method. Our current guest teaches according …
• Rayong Beach Getaway Retreat with Pandit Bhikkhu and Caru Dassini • Thursday 31 Oct. – Sun 3rd Nov. should be perfect weather for sun, sand and meditation • We’re returning for a weekend of quiet, meditation, and sand – on a quiet beach, Rayong province. This time round we will travel to Rayong on …
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• Public talks and meditation • with Sayalai (Ajahn) Caru Dassini • 23 Oct. – 3 Nov • Overview This October we Bangkokians are hosting Sayalai Caru Dassini for a series of events. She was here 5 months ago and led a workshop for us at Ariyasom Villa, with a really positive reception. Take advantage …
¤ Saturday 26th October ¤ The Conventional and the Ultimate Dhamma Class with Caru Dassini at The INDUS Restaurant (soi 26) ¤ Our visiting Burmese teacher, Caru Dassini will lead proceedings at the Indus on Saturday 26th from 9:30-11:30 am. She is a very experienced Abhidhamma scholar and meditation teacher from Burma, and has a …
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◊ One Day Meditation Retreat Sunday 27th 9:15am – 4:15pm With Sayalai Caru Dassini for intermediate to experienced level We host Burmese nun Sayalai Caru Dassini, who is here visiting from Panditarama Meditation Centre, for a one day meditation retreat at Mai Kaidee’s Oasis. This is open to all, but geared towards intermediate to experienced level meditators. …
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◊ Tak Baat Thewo ◊ Thai Cultural Tradition marking the end of the Rains Period ◊ Sunday 20th October Ariyasom Villa Each year Thailand marks the end of the Rains Retreat period (Vassa, or Pansa) with a special alms round day called Tak Baat Thewo. All across the country the monks and all the Buddhist …
◊ One Day Meditation Workshop Wednesday 23rd October (National Holiday) With Sayalai Caru Dassini for beginner to intermediate level _____________________________ For a one-day retreat we will host a Burmese Mae Chee, who is here visiting from Panditarama Meditation Centre. She was a close disciple, translator and assistant for Sayadaw U Pandita, who has been one of the …
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• Rayong Beach Getaway Retreat with Grahame White and Pandit Bhikkhu • October Fri 4/Sat 5/Sun 6 • We’re returning for a weekend of quiet, meditation, and sand – on a quiet beach, Rayong province. The retreat will be fairly easy going – not a boot-camp style, in order to take advantage of the nice …
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