Dhamma in English – always up to date…
⊂⊃ 2015 DHAMMA TALK SERIES 8 Thursday evenings September-October 6:30-8:30pm at the Rojana Centre (Asoke station) ____________________________ A Buddhist breakdown of the THE EIGHT STAGES OF YOGA ____________________________ Overview: Every year during the Buddhist Lent (Rains retreat) many Thai people take on special practises, vows or renunciations. Often they even become a monk for the 3 month …
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«∞» The Yoga Sutras – the original teaching Cappuccino Club with Dr Georges Dreyfus Saturday 22nd August 2015 «∞» Overview Keeping up our tradition of mixing things up a bit, we’ll be taking a class with Dr Georges Dreyfus on the original Yoga Sutra – the classic text of Patanjali that is said to be …
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…∴… Special events with Bhikkhuni Karma Lekshe Tsomo ‘Compassion and Social Justice‘ Monday 27th July (Ekkamai) ‘The Simple Life – Monasticism in a World of Consumers‘ Thursday 30th (Ariyasom) Overview: One of our regular and most appreciated guest speakers returns for a few days. Karma Lekshe is a Bhikkhuni (ordained nun) in the Tibetan Lineage. Her Biography …
Here is some news in Thai regarding the ordination of Bhikkhunis (female monks) in Thailand. While many Westerners have a clear cut view, the fact is this is a divisive issue in Thailand, and not at all clear cut. Certain Bangkok English medium writers do not help the issue by presenting it as black and white -an opposition …
Here are the typical scenes of a day trip to Pak Chong for a dhamma talk in English with Ajahn Jayasaro, which we do once or twice a year. Next one is scheduled for October 2015
¦¦ Saturday 18th July THE THERAVADA PUJA and why I love Thai Buddhism at the Rojana Center, Suk. 23 9:30-11:30am Overview Once a month we gather for a full on Thai Buddhist Puja, for English speakers. This is the ceremony that is held daily in Thai temples, for all echelons of Thai society, from local towns …
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_______≈_______ Introduction to Zen Meditation Wednesday 1st July with Myong An Sunim (Korean Zen Bhikkhu) ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯≈¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Overview: Afternoon session on a National Bank Holiday, introducing Zen meditation, Korean style. With visiting Korean-Zen Bhikkhu Myong An Sunim 1:00-3:30pm – ‘Freestyle’ session, with meditation, instructions, questions, and anything else! Reservation not required. Free of charge (donation) ___________________________ Zen …
_____________________ Cappuccino Club Saturday July 4th Sudden Enlightenment or Gradual Training _____________________ Overview: Rather than our usual unidirectional dharma talk format, we’ll meet for a discussion and airing of ideas Saturday 4th July, at Ekkamai. 1:00 gather at the ‘Apartments’, Ekkamai 1:30-2:30 discussion on Enlightenment as a sudden ‘bingo’ or a long term training with …
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∩ Saturday 20th June THE THERAVADA PUJA led by Ajahn Vajiro at the Rojana Center, Suk. 23 9:00-11:30am Overview Instead of the usual simple dharma talk format, this time we will try something new in Bangkok – a full ‘Tamwat’ (morning chanting and puja). This is actually how things work in the Buddhist monasteries …
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° ________________________________ Trip to Pak Chong for Dhamma Talk with Ajahn Jayasaro ___________________________________ ธรรมะ โดย พระอาจารย์ ชยสาโร We’re closed to more bookings for the mini-vans. You are still welcome to join this trip, but you have to arrange your own transport. ____________________________________________________ We will be taking some minivans for a day trip up to Pak Chong to …
Φ Alice in Wonderland Buddhist Psycho Meeting Wednesday May 13 12:30-3:00pm Overview: Psychologists, Buddhists and meditators (and anyone else interested) are invited to join the Alice in Wonderland discussion. 12:30-3:00pm at ‘Apartments’ Meditation Studio, Ekkamai There is no charge and no need to book. ‘Buddhist Psychos’ was started by the late Dr Holly Dugan, a …
A short look at Enlightenment in advance of our event about the Indian sage Ramana Maharshi Saturday. We’ll be asking some of the following questions: The practise of Buddhism is for Enlightenment – spiritual release from suffering. Quite what that is, of course, you won’t know until you experience it directly. But saints and sages …
—∗— The Cappuccino Club is back (minus the cappuccinos!) Topic: the Indian Sage Ramana Maharshi Saturday 25th April 12:30-3:30 Overview: Meet up for lunch, film and discussion on the topic of the famous Indian Sage Ramana Maharshi. This teacher has been a huge influence for spiritual seekers, and is someone you should know about! He …
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Does offering metta meditation actually affect other people? Let our pets decide … ! ____________________________________ Metta meditation, or ‘loving kindness’ meditation is a staple of Buddhism. One arouses the feeling unconditional loving kindness in any way that is expedient, and then ‘offers’ it outwards towards all world beings. Insight meditation (vipassana, yoniso manasikara) makes you …
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⊂◊⊃ Ajahn Sundara Monday 23th and Thursday 26th March Special guest for our regular sessions in Ekkamai (Monday) and Ariyasom (Thursday) Overview: Ajahn Sundara, one of the longest serving Western Buddhist nuns in the world, will be joining our regular sessions on Monday and Thursday. She is at the end of several months sabbatical in Thailand and …
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Two evenings with Dharma teacher Jeff Oliver Meditation: Beginning, Middle and (getting) Advanced ‘APARTMENTS’ meditation studio, Ekkamai Mon 23, Tue 24, Weds 25 February : 7-8:30pm Note – Pandit made a mistake with the dates, so Monday 23rd will be with Pandit, and then 24/25 with Jeff Oliver Overview: One of our regular, and most popular, …
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⊥ A Short Course in Meditation Saturday mornings Feb-March 2015 with Pandit Bhikkhu This course already started and is fully booked – We’ll be running it again next year. Overview: For seven weeks we will hold a systematic course in mindfulness meditation, at the elegant Indus Restaurant meeting room, Sukhumvit Soi 26. We’ll meet for group session …
Dharma Talk & Meditation ‘A Little Bit Better’ with Pandit Bhikkhu @WFB HQ Sunday 1st Feb, 2-5pm Overview: The World Fellowship of Buddhists holds a monthly meditation and dharma workshop at their HQ, behind Benchasiri Park (by Emporium). Sunday Feb. 1st, the talk is with Pandit Bhikkhu. 2-5pm – no need for reservation. Free of charge. …
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Dharma Talk Monday 26th January 2015 “The Tibetan teachings on stages of dying and rebirth” based on the famous ‘Tibetan Book of the Dead’ live with Khenpo Phuntsok Tashi (Director of National Museum of Bhutan) Overview Meet in the little Bangkok Meditation Center for a talk with our visiting Tibetan scholar and meditation teacher …
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⌊Î⌋ Weekly Puja Puja and freestyle meditation every Thursday evening at Ariyasom Villa 6:30-8:00pm on Sukhumvit Soi 1 It is not easy to develop a meditation practise. For those who have a meditation practise already – you know it is difficult to keep up alone. This is the great benefit of coming to a group meditation, …
