Our Little Bangkok Sangha will take advantage of the visit of Abbot and meditation teacher Ajahn Pannyavaro to arrange a weekend meditation retreat in the beautiful Hua Hin Blue Mountain resort. There will be three Western monks – Ven. Pannyavaro leading, Ven. Pandit and Ven. Appicchato. While we’re lucky to have a beautiful and comfortable location …
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Kathmandu Healing Meditation April 11
This month’s Kathmandu meditation will be on Sunday April 11th. April’s Healing Meditation workshop will comprise of light chi kung warm up exercise bringing instant energy into the body (especially beneficial for a long flight on the plane), Tibetan’s calm abiding Shamatha meditation and vajrasattva practice of purifying negative emotions and illnesses in the body. …
Detachment, Dispassion, Disenchantment – Dhamma talk with Jeff Oliver
Due to family sickness this talk has been cancelled. Best wishes to Jeff’s mother. Our weekly group meditation will go ahead as normal though. Monday 22nd Australian meditation teacher Jeff Oliver will be in Bangkok and give a dhamma talk on the topic of ‘Detachment’ at the beautiful Ariyasom Villa. Jeff is a well known meditation …
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Summer Course in Jain Philosophy. From April 19th on..
There have been a few revisions to the announcement below – this is a very interesting course for anyone with the time, who has an interest in Indology, and the contextual Indian background in which Buddhism grew: updates to the original information are pasted underneath…..in red This year’s Course in Jain Philosophy will run from …
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This is a Happy Moment
Plum Village, the community based around revered Vietnamese teacher Thich Nhat Hanh, is announcing two retreats in Thailand. Tagline is This is a Happy Moment First retreat April 13 – 17, 2010 at Nakorn Nayok – Wangree Resort Family retreat for 6 – 14 year olds (must be accompanied by an adult) Adults 4200 THB, …
Ajahn Brahm in Thailand
While the following retreat is not in or around Bangkok, the teacher, Ajahn Brahm, is certainly well known around here. Please follow the links and contacts provided to follow up for more information: The most talked about annual retreat with Ajahn Brahm will be in Le Meridien Chiang Rai, Thailand organised by Buddhist Fellowship Singapore …
Zen club meet, Sat 27th March
Bangkok’s Korean Soen (Zen) club, Saturday 27th March: 7-9pm (sharp) (a wholesome way to spend your Saturday evening) general information is as follows: Bangkok Seon Club The Bangkok Seon Club is an English-language Zen group that will be meeting monthly at the Bangkok Hanmaum Seonwon aka the One-mind Zen Centre near Ekamai BTS (map and directions below) …
Dhammodaya Retreat 15 – 25 March
The Dhammodaya Vipassana meditation centre, just outside Bangkok is announcing an upcoming retreat with respected meditation teacher Venerable Nyanavamsi (Malaysian monk). Retreat runs from 15th March – 25th March Please arrive by 9am on the 15th , and the retreat will finish after the meal at midday on the 25th. Some car pooling should be …
Private Retreat with Ajahn Tiradhammo
Ajahn Tiradhammo, who is leading a dhamma talk for us in a couple of weeks, will also be leading a private meditation retreat in Hua Hin. There are a few spaces open for our regulars. Leave Bangkok Saturday morning 20 th March, and get back to Bangkok Monday 22nd March. This will be a small …
WBU March Forum with David Holmes
Program : WBU SUNDAY FORUM Topic : “What is Wrong at the Root of our Society” Date & Time : Sunday March 7th, 12.00-13.30 pm Speaker ; David Holmes About the Speaker : David Holmes: David, aka Anagarika Tevijjo, is a long time meditator, scholar and supporter of Dhamma. Formerly he studied and worked …
SPECIAL EVENT: Ajahn Tiradhammo – Fri. March 19th
Announcing: An Audience with Ajahn Tiradhammo พระอาจารย์ธีระธัมโม Abbot of Bodhinyanarama Temple NZ เจ้าอาวาส วัด Bohinyanarama ประเทศนิวซีแลนด์ (Luang Phor Chah lineage) (สายหลวงพ่อชา) The Way Beyond Suffering ทางพ้นทุกข์ At the Tawana Hotel, Suriwongse Road Friday 19th March 4:30 pm in Thai 7:00 pm in English …ภาษาไทย ด้านล่าง… We are glad to announce that senior Canadian monk Ajahn Tiradhammo will be in Bangkok, …
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Introduction to Vajrayana Buddhism: March 3rd
The following is an announcement by Dr Soraj from Chulalongkorn University. He often invites interesting speakers to talk at Chula in the afternoon. Events are always free of charge, and are in English language. No need to be a student of the university … all interested parties welcome. Both talks are led by Kunga Sangbo …
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Monday 22nd Feb: Moments of Insight
We will be meeting again on Monday at Ariyasom for meditation. No Dhamma talks this time, just some short instructions/methods to use, and then meditation. Beginners are welcome, and there will be chance either before or after for some direct Q&A about meditation with British monk Phra Cittasamvaro Free of charge, and in English. This week – …
Talk/DVD on Historic Tibetan Uni, Sat. Feb 20th
Thanks Denise, for the information below – I rely on all of you to keep me updated with these kinds of events. So please do forward info on things you hear about, even if I don’t post it up later. Please be sure to contact the Gallery to double check dates/times etc.. as things are very …
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March workshop with Mae Chee Brigitte
Saturday 13th March, 2010 One day Meditation workshop with Austrian meditation teacher Mae Chee Brigitte in English At the fabulous Ariyasom Villa Boutique Hotel Happily we can announce a further one day meditation workshop with Austrian Mae Chee Brigitte. She has been a nun for 20+ years in Thailand and is fluent in English, German …
Shambhala day Sunday 14th
Jamie, coordinator of the Shambhala (Tibetan) meditation group is announcing the following: SHAMBHALA DAY marks the beginning of the New Year, and represents one of the most important traditions of Shambhala Buddhism. Based on the traditional Tibetan New Year’s celebration of Losar. Sunday 14th Feb 10:30 – 13:00 Coordinator: Jamie Reinhardt Price: € free SHAMBHALA …
Monday 15th Feb: Meet and Talk with Thai meditation master Ajahn Wimaok
Monday 15th February, 2010 At the beautiful Ariyasom Villa, Bangkok We have invited Thai Bhikkhu Ajahn Wimoak for a dhamma talk 6:30 gather, with coffee and refreshments (free of charge) 7:00 – 7:45 Dhamma Talk 7:45 – 8:15 Meditation The topic of the talk is ‘Detachment’: why is it a good thing? As with all our events, …
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Zen Club Meet: Sat 27th Feb
Bangkok’s Korean Soen (Zen) club, Saturday 27th February : 7-9pm (sharp) (a wholesome way to spend your Saturday evening) The next Seon Club is on the 27th of February, and it would be really nice if everyone could, if possible, read Chapter Four of ‘No River to Cross’ before coming. Yesterday we found it really useful to be …
Dhamma Talk with Vice-Abbot of Tisarana Temple
Monday 8th February Dhamma Talk with Venerable Ajahn Kusalo New Zealand monk Vice-abbot of the newly forming Tisarana temple in Canada Talk Topic: “Something About Buddhism” 6:00 – 6:30 gather and caffeinate at Ariyasom Villa, Sukhumvit Soi one 6:45 – …. well to some point – talk and Q&A with Ajahn Kusalo Finish sometime after 8pm Ajahn Kusalo has been ordained for …
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WFB workshop with Mae Chee Brigitte
Meditation: up close and personal with Mae Chee Brigitte Sunday 7th Feb. After a very well received one-day workshop in Jan 2010, Mae Chee Brigitte will be back in Bangkok to lead the monthly afternoon workshop at the WFB headquarters, near to the Emporium. Click here to link to her website, which includes the touching …