Iconography of emancipation from the Body by Vittorio Roveda This lecture examines visually the position occupied by the human body in Buddhist iconography (and doctrine), by illustrating two extreme aspects: the deceptive sensuality of the body, as shown by the physical appearances of Mara’s daughters (young and sensual) in front of the …
Category Archives: Upcoming events
Rex – leaving Thailand
many of you will know Rex – he is leaving Thailand to pursue a Masters in psychology and counselling. He has a charity leaving party on Saturday, which is helping a good cause. Information is as follows: Time July 24 · 10:00am – 1:00pm Location The Mercy Center 100/11 Kae-ha Klong Toey 4, Dhamrongratthaphiphat Rd., Klong Toey Bangkok, Thailand Created …
The Noble Search
Posted by Pandit Bhikkhu: I have mentioned regularly to many people that I am always looking for venues for events. So far all the places we use I have researched, contacted and nurtured myself. But I keep asking for everyone to help. Several things we need to look for: 1. a venue for weekend retreats. …
Ajahn Wimaok – July 31st
Saturday 31st July 2010 we will host Ajahn Wimaok at Ariyasom for a special session on the topic Awareness of Consciousness Dhamma Talk and special meditation instruction on open awareness meditation with Ajahn Wimaok ——————-**—————— Many of you will know Ajahn Wimaok already. He is a Thai monk, and a genuine meditator. He speaks from direct experience, rather than repeating formulas as …
Ajahn Brahm July 10
The World Fellowship of Buddhists (WFB) English Dhamma Talk by Ajahn Brahm Abbot of Bodhinyana Monastery, Western Australia Date: Saturday 10th July B.E. 2553 (2010) Time: 06.00-06.45 pm Registration Drink and light meal will be provided 07.00-07.30 pm Guided Meditation 07.30-08.30 pm Dhamma Talk 08.30-09.00 pm Questions and answers End of …
WBU workshop July 4th
Sunday July 4th, the WBU workshop from 2 – 5pm will be led by Australian Bhikkhu Venerable Dhammadarsa, who is a student at the monk’s university and a former resident of Bodhi Tree temple (where Ven Pannyavaro is abbot). Thrifty with his information all the hints he gave of himself and the topic he will …
WBU forum 4th July
Programme : WBU SUNDAY FORUM This month the forum speaker is a well known and eloquent speaker. A former monk with Wat Dhammakaya, and writer of many articles in the Nation, as well as academic papers – should be good. Topic : Meditation for Healing Date & Time : July 4, 2553(2010), 12:00 – 13.30 …
Annapurna – Meet and Eat
Wednesday 14th July Lunch gathering at Annapurna (also known as Mashoors) Annapurna is a Vegetarian Indian Restaurant on Tanon Pan (aka Soi Pan) The food is cheap, and very good. It’s quiet, and there’s lots of space for us. Everyone is invited – we often meet here informally just for lunch and chat, meet a few …
Hideaway Weekend retreat
The first weekend in July we will be holding a Little Bangkok Sangha weekend meditation retreat at a delightful hideaway in Pathum Thanee. The retreat is almost full – mostly with regulars, so it should be very pleasant! Just a couple of spaces remaining – 1 in the male side and 1 in the female building. Remeber …
Dhamma Talk with Jeff Oliver
Thursday 1st July Popular and inspiring Australian meditation teacher Ajahn Jeff Oliver will be back in Bangkok briefly in July. Jeff has given a number of talks for us over the last year or so, and his easy layman’s language has proved very accessible to all. Previously he practised both as a monk for 6 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …