Shambhala Day – Weds 25th

Shambhala Day, Wed. February 25th SHAMBHALA DAY marks the beginning of the Tibetan New Year, and represents one of the most important traditions of Shambhala Buddhism. Based on the traditional New Year’s celebration of Losar, the day is calculated astrologically according to the Tibetan lunar calendar, and changes every year to coincide with the annual …

Thai Buddhism in History

Following information comes from Chula University – as always double check by contacting the numbers given to make sure nothing has changed: Thai Studies Centre, Faculty of Arts, The Empowering Network of International Thai Studies (ENITS), Thai Studies Institute, Chulalongkorn University in conjunction with The Buddhist Studies Group of the École française d’Extrême-Orient cordially invite …

Healing Meditation

Here’s a great event that is highly recommended. Ajahn Morakot, a Thai lady with lots of experience in meditation of different lineages, and excellent English, will lead a gentle morning of meditation at the Kathmandu bookstore near Surasak BTS Station.  The room only fits about 10  to 12  people so you must book your place …

Ajahn Brahm in Bkk

Several events are upcoming in February with the well known and respected British Monk Ajahn Brahm. Check with the relevant organisations below to be sure of the details, as things often change. ******************** Sun., Feb. 22– Mindfulness and Bliss and Beyond, WFB, 9:30 am to 4 pm  For reservations please email wfb_hq@truemail.co.th   ( if that …

Ajahn Wimoak, workshops @ Ariyasom

Thai Monk Ajahn Wimoak leads a bi-monthly meditation workshop based on the mindfulness of the body (Kayakatasati) on Sukhumvit Soi 1 at the Beautiful Boutique hotel Ariyasom Villa, in English and Thai. Generally the Saturdays are in Thai only, and the Sundays are in English or English/Thai. See Events listing on the front page of …

Monks and Nuns in Film

While monks and Nuns in Buddhism are not supposed to go to town to attend shows of dancing or other entertainments associated with the householder life, Film makers have often put Ordained figures in their films. After all, such are part of the fabric of society. Hopefully it is a tasteful and respectful portrayal, even …

21st Century Buddha

Dr Soraj announces another lecture hosted by the Center for Ethics of Science and Technology, Chulalongkorn University at the end of January. The talks there are academically orientated, and the speakers all known experts in their field. The last talk, on the origins of Mahayana Buddhism, was excellent, and so this upcoming series is highly …

Buddhist Studies: Challenges

This lecture might be a bit far out for many of you, but is handy for those of us who live in the Thonburi area. A Public Lecture on Advances in Buddhist Studies: Challenge and Opportunity by Dr Peter Skilling École française d’Extrême-Orient, Thailand At the PhD Seminar Room 310 Department of Humanities Faculty of …

Sukhothai Art – lecture

A Siam Society Lecture Art and Architecture in Sukhothai: Focussing on Wat Si Chum Talk by Pierre Pichard and Peter Skilling Thrs 22nd Jan, 2009 7:30pm Siam Society, 131 Askoke Road, Sukhumvit (5 mins walk from Asoke BTS and MRT Stations. Located 300 meters along Asoke road on the left) Free of charge for Students …

How Mahayana Literature Began

Monday Jan 12th: Dr Soraj, Center for Ethics of Science and Technology, Chulalongkorn Univresity announces as follows:   Public Talk by Prof. Jan Nattier, Soka University, Japan Topic: Authority and Authenticity: How Mahayana Literature Began Date and Time: Monday, January 12, 2009, Room 706, Boromratchakumari Bldg., Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University, 1 – 3 pm Free …

Special Event – 17th Jan

Healing Mind and Body with the Five Elements With Visiting Lama Jigme Jinpa. 9am to 6 pm Saturday January 17th, 2009. Registration is required for this program. Please click here to register . At Monteray Place (click here for maps/directions) Topic We live in complex times, with complex thoughts and feelings. Yet there is a feeling, …

One day workshop

One day meditation workshop with Thai monk Phra Wimaok, in English language, Sukhumvit, Bangkok, Thailand. Free of charge, but please book your place: Sunday 4th January 8:30 am – 5:30 pm One day workshop with Thai monk Phra Vimoak (pictured below in the middle) Soi 1 Sukhumvit Ajahn Vimoak is an experienced meditator who is …

Special Lecture Fri Dec 26

Learning from Bhavaviveka: A Sixth-Century Buddhist Rationalist A  public talk by Malcolm David Eckel from Boston University at The Center for Ethics of Science and Technology Room 608, Boromratchakumari Bldg., Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University 1:00 to 3:00 pm Friday December 26 Free of charge, no reservation necessary. Abstract for the talk is as follows: …