We are delighted to welcome back Phra Kittikhun Katavanno (Phra Pele) for an evening of teachings on Monday 24 March at Baan Aree, the beautiful location so generously made available to us by the Baan Aree Foundation.
Struggling with constant negative thoughts, worries, or stress? This Dhamma talk explores how mindfulness, especially through Mahasati Meditation, can help free the mind from the cycle of excessive thinking and anxiety. Discover how to “see” thoughts as they arise without getting lost in them, and learn practical ways to cultivate awareness, calm the mind, and live with clarity in daily life.
Everyone is welcome, from beginners to experienced meditators. We meet to support and encourage each other in our practice.
Baan Aree is a Thai Buddhist Center, please wear something that is comfortable to sit in, and avoid tight-fitting clothes, shorts, sleeveless tops, and short skirts. There may not be sufficient drinking water on site, therefore you may bring your own water in a closed container. No other food/drinks are allowed in the main room.
As is usual with Buddhist teachings, there is no charge for this event. However, the Little Bangkok Sangha follows the Buddhist custom of Dana (generosity). The teachings and the venue are offered as an act of generosity, and those receiving them can, if they wish, reciprocate by making donations. These go towards the teacher’s and venue’s costs. Boxes for Dana will be provided.
Programme:
6:00 pm Baan Aree opens
6:30 pm Guided meditation
6:50 pm Dhamma talk
7:30 pm Q&A
7:50 pm Session ends
8:00 pm Baan Aree closes
Phra Pele is a Thai Buddhist monk with a background in engineering, environmental activism, and spiritual practice. He holds a BEng (Hons, 1st Class) in Mechatronics and an MEngSc in Photovoltaics and Solar Energy. Before embracing monastic life, he dedicated several years to environmental advocacy, renewable energy initiatives, and volunteering with non-profit organizations. In 2013, he was ordained by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh at Plum Village, where he practiced in France, Thailand, and the USA. After eight years in Plum Village, he was re-ordained in the Theravada tradition in 2021 at Wat Pa Sukato. He currently resides at Viriya Dhamma Hermitage in Pak Chong, where he continues his spiritual journey and service.
We plan a live broadcast of this talk on our Facebook group and the Baanaree YouTube channel:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/littlebangkoksangha
https://www.youtube.com/@Baanaree2020
It is also recorded for later viewing.
Please see this map for directions:
https://goo.gl/maps/1FuCuvCtNdPMAL4F9