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Marisa is Coming this December December 3rd, 10th and 17th @ the Rojana Centre, Asok Overview Monday 3rd December Monday 10th December Monday 17th December Marisa Cranfil, our QiGong instructor, will be leading three special QiGong and Meditation sessions for us in December, so mark the Monday dates in your diary. These sessions are …
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Visit to Wat Pak Nam Saturday 1st December 2018 at 10:00am-2:00pm Ajahn Pandit will be giving us a guided tour of his home for the past 22 years. Wat Pak Nam is an extraordinary temple, featuring a museum and many beautiful decorations. It is home to the most senior monk in Thailand (aside perhaps, from …
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• QI GONG Live with Marisa August 2, 9, 16 & 23 • Overview A month long dose of the sparkling charisma of Marisa – leading Qi gong and meditation through August. This time we practice two themes for two sessions each. Events are in the spacious Rojana Center, Sukhumvit 23. 6:30 gather at the Rojana Center (refreshments served) 7:00-8:00 Qi …
____º____ Meditate with a Monk For beginners to meditation @little Bangkok Meditation Center, Ekkamai 6:45-8:30pm : Thurs 28th June Overview: Special session for people new to meditation – some of the basics for getting started on a meditation practice With Pandit Bhikkhu – ordained Buddhist monk in Thailand for 21 years. 6:45pm gather at the …
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◊ Cappuccino Club: screening ‘Akong: A Remarkable Life’ ◊ a new film on the life of Akong Rinpoche 1.30-3:30pm Sunday June 17th 2018 ◊ Overview: In a break from our usual meditation sessions and dharma talks, we’ll be gathering on the sofas of our comfortable little Bangkok Meditation Center to watch the new and inspiring film Akong: …
◊ Meditation for Challenging Times with special guest Bh. Santussika ◊ ◊Guidelines from the Buddha for Responding in Challenging Times 1.30-3:30pm Sunday May 27th 2018 ◊ Overview: We are very happy to welcome Bhikkhuni Santusikka who will be offering a special session of ‘Meditation for Challenging Times‘. She will be encouraging us to engage with those …
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• QI GONG FOR MEDITATION with Bhikkhuni Santussika Thurs. May 24th and Thrs. May 30th • Overview Qi Gong for meditation, this time taught by our visiting Bhikkhuni (Buddhist nun), Bhikkhuni Santussika (see calendar for other events with her). Anyone can do Qi Gong – it is like a gentle form of Yoga, but done …
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∴ Sunday 20th May _______________________ ‘Happiness Insurance‘ ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Dharma Talk with Bhikkhuni Santussika Overview: Sunday Dharma talk with visiting ordained Buddhist nun Bhikkhuni Santussika. Some of you might remember we hosted her a few years ago, and are glad to welcome her back. Some of you might also know she is the mother of former …
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____º____ Cosmos on Parade 3 sessions for experienced meditators @little Bangkok Meditation Center, Ekkamai 6:45-8:30pm : Thurs 3rd, 10th, 17th May Overview: For experienced yogis; three Thursday sessions of advanced meditation instructions, for those with some experience with meditation already. With Pandit Bhikkhu – ordained Buddhist monk in Thailand for 21 years. 6:45pm gather at …
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____º____ Thursday 19th April Dharma talk with Bhikkhuni Ani Pema @little Bangkok Meditation Center, Ekkamai DEATH AS THE TEACHER Overview: Dharma talk and meditation with visiting American Bhikkhuni ordained in the Tibetan lineage. 7:00pm gather at the little Bangkok Meditation Center (or come earlier if you want to chat) 7:20pm dharma talk begins 8:15pm Questions 8:30pm …
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⊗ Meditation for Challenging Times ⊗ Living the Dhamma in the World Paramis: Generosity 1.30-3:30pm Sunday April 22nd 2018 ⊗ Overview: Living the Dhamma in the World – The Path of the Paramis – 1. Generosity (Dana) This year, Meditation for Challenging Times is following the Path of the Paramis or Ten Perfections. We hope …
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Special Event: Puja and Dhamma Talk for Songkran Festival 2018, Bangkok • 10:00 am – Noon, Sunday 15th April 2018 @ little Bangkok Meditation Center, Ekkamai • The world’s biggest non-violent fight, staged yearly in Thailand; with water the only weapon! But there is more to Songkran that splashing water. Temples across the country will hold …
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° Zen Club Meeting #17 Zen Prison: Documentary & Discussion Sunday 25th March 2018 @ little Bangkok Meditation Center, Ekkamai ° We’ll be watching a documentary on Japanese prisons, and discussing the Zen monastic principles that it uses. 1:30-3:30pm at the the little Bangkok Meditation Center, Ekkamai There is no charge for this event, and no …
° Special Event: Dharma Talk with Ajahn Khemavaro (abbot of Wat Buddhadhamma, Sydney) 10:00 am – Noon, Saturday 3rd March 2018 @ little Bangkok Meditation Center, Ekkamai ° It’s short notice, but we find we can host Venerable Khemavaro for a dharma talk on Saturday morning – he’s flying back to Aus. in the afternoon, so …
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〈〉 Special Event for Makha Puja: Thrs. March 1st 2018 AJAHN TIRADHAMMO Dancing with Roses: overcoming aversion, the second hindrance 1:30-4:00pm @ Rojana Center, Asoke 〈〉 Overview: Thursday 1st March – this is a big day in the Buddhist calendar, and a national holiday Ajahn Tiradhammo is one of the most senior of the Western Buddhist …
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° Zen Club Meeting #16 Zen Koans: Dialogs, Drama, and Puppets Saturday 24th Feb. 2018 @ little Bangkok Meditation Center, Ekkamai ° Zen club meets more or less monthly. You don’t need to be experienced – it is for anyone and everyone interested in exploring some of the tenets of Zen Buddhism. 1:30-3:30pm at the the …
° Zen Club Meeting #15 Zen and the Eightfold Path Saturday 27th Jan. 2017 @ little Bangkok Meditation Center, Ekkamai ° Zen club meets more or less monthly. You don’t need to be experienced – it is for anyone and everyone interested in exploring some of the tenets of Zen Buddhism. 1:30-3:30pm at the the little …
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• QI GONG Three Treasures Flow Live with Marisa Thurs. Feb 1st and Tues. Feb. 13th • Overview A double dose of the sparkling charisma of Marisa – leading Qi gong and meditation live this February. This time we practice the ‘Three Treasures Flow’ – and if you don’t know what that is, better come along and …
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〈〉 Special Event this National Holiday Tue 5 Dec. AJAHN TIRADHAMMO Sense Desire: the first of the 5 Hindrances 2-4pm @ Rojana Center, Asoke 〈〉 Overview: Tuesday 5th December (National Holiday for Father’s day) Ajahn Tiradhammo is one of the most senior of the Western Buddhist Monks, having ordained in NE Thailand over …
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° Zen Club Meeting #14 The First Three Noble Truths Saturday 2nd December 2017 @ little Bangkok Meditation Center, Ekkamai ° Zen club meets more or less monthly. You don’t need to be experienced – it is for anyone and everyone interested in exploring some of the tenets of Zen Buddhism. 1:30-3:30pm at the the little Bangkok …
