Buddhist Psychos – Freud

∞ ∞ Buddhist Psychos are back! ∞ Topic: Freud Weds 2nd October 12-2pm Continuing the tradition for artful cappuccino discussions relating to Buddhism and Psychology (or any other topic we fancy) all ‘Buddhist Psychos’ are invited to meet, caffeinate and trade ideas on Wednesday 2nd October at Sandeep’s place. There’s plenty of room, and even refreshments …

Four Day Dhamma – with Grahame White

¤ Special Dhamma Series with Grahame White Head of Vipassana Illawarra ¤ Joy and Unity with Meditation A short course on establishing a real meditation practise Four evenings with Grahame at Ariaysom Villa:- Mon 30th Sept, Tue 1st, Weds 2nd, and Thrs 3rd Oct. 6:30 gather at Ariyasom Villa 6:50 go up to the meditation …

One day Meditation Workshop with Grahame White

. . ◊ Day-long meditation workshop with Grahame White ◊ Getting to Know Your (Non) Self ◊ Sunday 29th September @May Kaidee’s Oasis Overview One day meditation retreat workshop with visiting meditation teacher Grahame White. We’ll be at our new regular venue – May Kaidee’s Oasis in Bang Lam Pu area, close to Democracy Monument. …

Afternoon Trip – Sathira Dhammasathan

Saturday 14th September Afternoon trip to Sathira Dhammasathan Dhamma Centre of Mae Chee Sansanee 1:00-5:00pm Taking advantage of our visiting guest speaker Bhikkhuni Santussika who is giving a talk for us on Sat. 14th Sept. at the Indus Restaurant, we will embark on an afternoon trip out to take her to Sathira Dhammasatan. We will …

Cappuccino Club with Bhikkhuni Santussika

‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ CAPPUCCINO CLUB Sunday 15th September with Special Guest Bhikkhuni Santussika Topic: The Mystic Path – common to all religions? _________________________  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 …

Bhikkhuni Santussika at the INDUS 14/9/13

Saturday 14th September Bhikkhuni Santussika Transcending Five Fears Dhamma Talk and Meditation  at the INDUS Rest. Suk. 26 9:30-11:30am This September we are happy to host special guest Bhikkhuni Santussika for a dharma talk and meditation kindly hosted by the Indus Restaurant. It’s always good to show our support for the new Bhikkhuni Sangha here …

WFB Monthly Workshop – with Pandit Bhikkhu

Navaka Dhamma Buddha’s Advice for New Yogis WFB HQ behind Benchasiri Part Sukhumvit 24 (Emporium) Sunday 1st September 2-5pm This September the monthly World Fellowship of Buddhists will be led by Pandit Bhikkhu. This is a monthly afternoon workshop hosted free of charge in English by the World Fellowship of Buddhists organisation in Bangkok. Various …

Yoga and Mindfulness – Dharma Talk with Jeff Oliver

‘Mindfulness and Yoga’ Dharma talk with Jeff Oliver at Yoga Elements Studio Chit Lom Wednesday 21st August Visiting meditation teacher Jeff Oliver will offer his reflections on the application of Mindfulness with yoga. The event is at Yoga Elements near Chit Lom BTS. 10am-Midday. Topic Vipassana mindfulness meditation starts with sitting and being aware of the …

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 …

WBU Seminar on Mindfulness in Life Management

.. following is the best information I can put together on this conference.Things often change though …  ________________________________________________________________________________ International Seminar on Life  Management  with  Meditation  :  Experience and Success Co-organized by The World Buddhist University (WBU), The World Fellowship of Buddhists (WFB) and the Pipphalivanaram Mindfulness Center  (PMC) Saturday August 10 Sunday August 11 Monday …

English Breakfast – with Pandit

 How I came to be famous for nearly 2 years. Quite often I do a radio or TV show – mostly journalists fishing for something of novelty, and sticking a mic in my face for a few minutes, and then disappearing forever. I don’t often hear anything back except for an occasional comment from a …

One-day Meditation Retreat with Jeff Oliver

◊ Day-long meditation workshop with Jeff Oliver ◊ Citta nupassana: Mindfulness of Mind ◊ Sunday 18th August @May Kaidee’s Oasis This Workshop is now full. Next daylong workshop is tentatively scheduled for Saturday 21st September. Overview One day meditation retreat workshop with visiting meditation teacher Jeff Oliver. We’ll be at a new venue for us …

Four Day Dhamma

Special Dhamma Series with Jeff Oliver The Four Refuges for the Wandering Mind Four evenings at Ariaysom Villa, from Tuesday 13th August-Friday 16th August 6:30 gather at Ariyasom Villa 6:50 go up to the meditation room 8:15 end refreshments served Free of charge, no need for advance reservation _________________________________________________________________ The Four Refuges for the Wandering …

Ajahn Jayasaro – Pak Chong trip August 2013

________________________________ Trip to Pak Chong for Dhamma Talk with Ajahn Jayasaro ___________________________________ We will be taking some minivans for a day trip up to Pak Chong to see Ajahn Jayasaro on Sunday 4th August, 2013 for a dhamma talk in English: The site in Pak Chong is very pleasant and cooler than Bangkok. There is plenty of room.  Ajahn Jayasaro does …

Weekly Meditation

________________________ Every Thursday evening at the warm and wonderful Ariyasom Villa, Sukhumvit Soi 1 ________________________ Meditation is open to all – and priceless! We don’t charge for meditation. And you don’t even need Yoga pants! You are welcome to join whatever meditation tradition you are from. The blessing is to come together to practise meditation …

Asalha Puja at the Indus

  Asalha Puja Turning the Wheel of Dharma Thai National Holiday Monday 22nd July at the Indus, Suk 26 Free of charge, no need to register – just come and join in. _____________________________ Experience this central aspect of Thai culture and Buddhism in the comfortable and spacious surrounding of the Indus Restaurant. This is the …

One Day Meditation Workshop

One Day Meditation Workshop Saturday 13th July With experienced Visiting Burmese  Mae Chee Caru Dassini Only 25 spaces available Sorry – this event is full up, and even the waiting list if full up. We’ll be holding a one -day workshop with different teachers every month from now on so keep checking back. _____________________________ For …

Special Event with Ajahn Tiradhammo

Thursday Evening 11th July At the Aetas Hotel 6:30-8:30pm An Audience with Ajahn Tiradhammo พระอาจารย์ธีระธัมโม _____________________________________ Topic: Being Earnest, the importance of… Buddhist monks and nuns undertake a lot of training in bringing mindfulness to all activities – until you can do this, you are only practising ‘Buddhist-lite’. It takes more than reading a few books …