Even monasteries have to make ends meet. While the idea of having no plans and no attachment is nice, the reality is that bills have to be paid, and plans carefully laid, especially where things are done on a low budget. Monasteries in the UK and US have made lots of silly mistakes through bad …
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Report: Ven Pannyavaro’s visit
This last month we have hosted Venerable Pannyavaro from Bodhi Tree temple, Australia, who is also the webmaster of Buddhanet.net. Approaching 70 years old (next month) he has been a monk for some 25 years, and been in and out of intensive practise retreats for considerably longer than that. Our aim was to take him …
WBU Forum June 6, 2010
This month’s WBU forum speaker is announced as follows: Program : WBU SUNDAY FORUM Topic : “Buddhist Meditation Techniques Practiced in Thailand” Date & Time : June 6, 2553(2010), 12.00-13.30 P.M. Speaker ; Dr. Suthira Duangsamosorn About the Topic and Speaker : The forthcoming Buddhist Forum held by The World Buddhist University on Sunday, June 6, …
Saturday 19th – Young at Heart
Getting back to our old events … Saturday 19th June, 2010, we will be back in the Tai Pan Hotel for lunch and film. This time round be ready for the heart warming, life affirming, beautiful Young at Heart. A true story following a chorus of singers, whose average age is 84. Less spoilers the …
Message from HH Phakchok Rinpoche
Even though he cancelled his Bangkok visit in May this year, many of you will remember His Holiness Phakchok Rinpoche. He has been to Bangkok several times. Below is a message he sent to his world wide followers: Dear Dharma Friends, First off, my deepest apologies for my very long silence. I hope you’ve all been …
Poem for Mankind
Thanks Lee for forwarding this translated poem by Buddhadasa Bhikkhu – seems very appropriate right now Poem for Humankind by Buddhadasa Bhikkhu (Late Abbott of Wat Suan Mok) Translated by Susan F. Kepner We should behave toward our fellow human beings as if they… Were born, and will grow old, suffer and die, like us Enduring …
The Slayer with a Drawn Sword
The Path of Enlightenment is not for everyone. For one thing, it takes dedication, almost an obsession. The thought of enlightenment needs to always present in mind. This is what Zen monks are doing with their Koans – they are ways to balance the mind in openness. Enlightenment, or Satori as it is known in …
Monday – weekly meditation
MONDAYS This program has now finished – we will look at restarting a weekly meditation in Nov 2010 Bangkok Meditation Group Every Monday – “Just Meditation” at Ariaysom Villa. Monday group meditation, open for all, free style – you are welcome to follow your own meditation system, or to get instructions for meditation before or …
Red, Yellow and White Shirts….
As the ‘fresh wave of violence’ spreads over Bangkok, anyone who is watching the media can’t help but feel a sense of danger, and a sorrow that this beautiful country is in turmoil. But the headlines are somewhat misleading. For most of us here the only real impact is loss of that precious Skytrain service …
Report: May 2010 weekend meditation retreat
The first weekend in May 2010, some 30 of us took Australian Abbot and webmaster of Buddhanet.net to Hua Hin for a meditation weekend. Click here to jump to the photo album (which is hosted on facebook) We’d booked in a brand new block of condos called Blue Mountain Golf Resort. It is a large …
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WFB workshop June 6th
According to received information The World Fellowship of Buddhists (near Emporium, Suk 24) has invited Venerable Bhasakorn to lead the monthly workshop on Sunday June 6th. Phra Bhasakorn did a talk on karma for us last year. He is a Thai monk, but with more than adequate English. In fact you night see a book of his …
Buddha’s Birthday at the Bangkok Zen Centre
Friday, May the 28th – Buddha’s Birthday! There is no specific English-language component to the Buddha’s Birthday ceremony and celebrations at the Korean Zen Centre this year, and no organised translation, but anyone interested in Korean Zen (Seon) Buddhism is welcome to attend. 10am onwards – Buddha’s Birthday special ceremony (in Korean). 6pm onwards – …
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Monks have opinions too, 2
Since it has attracted some discussion – this topic is moved back to the top of the blog list. There is an extra article added below also (read down) Original post: From The Star Article original source BANGKOK, Thailand — Buddhist monk Ajahn Suthep has been showing up at the anti-government Red Shirts rally site …
Validation!
Here is a quote rom Thich Naht Hanh that is posted up on our counterpart Sangha in Chiang Mai : “If in our daily life we can smile, if we can be peaceful and happy, not only we, but everyone will profit from it. This is the most basic kind of peace work.” To add to the …
The Case for Insight – (final) Dhamma Talk with Ajahn Pannyavaro
Thursday 20th May 6:00 – 8:00 pm Dhamma Talk with Ajahn Pannyavaro At Baan Aree (near Ari BTS) “The Case for Insight” How withdrawing into meditation benefits daily life! The final event with visiting Australian Vipassana meditation teacher and senior Western Bhikkhu Ajahn Pannyavaro, abbot of Wat Bodhi Tree, Australia. We are very glad and appreciative to be back at …
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A. Pannyavaro at Dhammodaya (in Thai)
Visiting Australian Bhikkhu Ven. Pannyavaro will continue his busy Bangkok Schedule in Nakhon Pathum at the Dhammodaya Centre on Sunday 16th and Monday 17th May. Teaching will be in English with Thai translation. Ven Pannyavaro Vipassana and Metta meditation Sunday 16th – Monday 17th May Dhammodaya Centre, Nakhon Pathum In English with Thai translation ภาษาไทย The mini-weekend will focus on practical meditation …
Friday May 14th – Dhamma talk with Thai trans.
Note: the venue for this talk has been changed. Formerly we’d booked with DMG, Amarin Tower, but now we have changed to the equally convenient and comfortable Baan Aree Library, near Ari BTS Station. The reason for the switch is Amarin Tower is closing early each evening due to the ongoing protests in the area. For Baan Aree maps/directions see …
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Thursday 13th May, Dhamma Talk with Ajahn Pannyavaro
Note: the venue for this event has been changed – previously it was to be held at DMG, Amarin Tower. Due to the early closing of Amarin tower (due to the protests) we are switching to the equally convenient and comfortable Baan Aree Library, close to the Ari BTS Station – maps and directions below.. Visiting Vipassana teacher …
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One day Meditaiton Workshop
Sorry – as of Thursday 13th May (morning) this workshop is fully booked, and we cannot accept any more registration. We will do more in the near future. For other events had back to our home page. Saturday 15th May, visiting teacher Venerable Pannyavaro will lead a one-day meditation workshop at the spacious, cool and quiet …
The Meditative Art of Attention
Following is an exerpt from a teaching by Australian Bhikkhu Ven. Pannyavaro – who will be visiting Bangkok in May. We have a Dhamma Talk, a meditation workshop, and a weekend retreat booked with him (details of all these will be announced soon). The Meditative Art of Attention Meditative attention is an art, or an acquired skill …