Notes on the Dhamma Talk ‘Evolution of Mind States’ (Pandit Bhikkhu) at the Buddhadasa Indapanno Archives December 2010 _______________________________ We can start by looking at the mind as you meditate. For most people, the mind wanders away continually from the meditation object, which should be something neutral like the breathing. Why does the mind wander away? …
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Guest Post – Paul Garrigan
Following is a special post to Littlebang.org by Paul Garrigan – author of a book ‘Dead Drunk’ which describes his journey to overcoming alcohol addiction at one of Thailand’s most famous temples – Wat Tahm Krabok. (Anyone else have any blogs to contribute? Send them in. Book reviews, or other topics relating to Buddhism or meditation….) …
Lama Yeshe Nyingpo
Ram – our resident Tibetan Buddhism follower, has sent out the following message. As time is too short to make proper announcments, biographies, maps etc, the message is given below as received: ********* I would like to inform you that Lama Yeshe Nyingpo (a former monk and Vajra master from France) will be making an informal visit …
Ajahn Brahm in Bangkok
English Dhamma Talks in Bangkok with Ajahn Brahm (Abbot of Bodhinyana Monastery, Western Australia) 6 – 8 December 2010 ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ Day 1: Monday 6 December Topic: ‘Meditation to Overcome Stress’ Time: 09.00 am – 10.00 am Registration 10.00 am – 12.30 pm Talk & Guided Meditation session 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm Lunch …
2010: Talk Topics
LIFE in the Frame of Mindfulness 5th Annual Dhamma Talk Series: Sept-Oct 2010 Talk Topics For general information on this series, including maps, bio, background etc.. click here. 1. Thursday September 23rd A Matter of Mindfulness It has become the keyword in modern psychology, and has been the cornerstone of Buddhist Insight Meditation …
Is Wrong Speech ever Right?
Precepts are only precepts, and not absolute commandments. They are supposed to generate mindfulness and consciousness of your actions. Speech is the most difficult to control actually, and everyone finds themselves falling short on this one. Are there times when it is ok to lie? If you lie to make others feel good (simple lies like …
Dhamma Talk w/ Jeff Oliver Thrs 26th Aug.
Cool. Our good friend, meditation teacher and popular dhamma speaker Jeff Oliver will be in Bangkok for a few days at the end of this month. This time round he will give a talk on the topic Attitude is Everything At Ariyasom Villa Thursday 26th August Jeff: Jeff has given a number of talks for us …
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National Holiday lunch @ Annapurna
Get a bit closer to our Little Bangkok Sangha Thursday 12th August is a national holiday. You should all have a day off! We will Meet ‘n Eat at our favourite Indian Veggie restaurant on Tanon Pan (runs between Silom and Sathorn). The place is called Annapurna (also known as Mashoors) The service might not be too sharp, …
The Recreating mind
simplicity is the ultimate sophistication said Leonardo da Vinci The trouble is the mind likes to make things complex. Layers and layers of psychology, ego, neurosis, fears … The mind has the job of recreating things that are observed. So that for instance, you see a chair complete with your perceptions of how it should be, …
Control your mind
In Vipassana circuits today it is taught that you should observe, and not control. But keeping the observing mind, mindfulness, is a form of control. It is maintaining a sense of presence. Yes, you are not controlling with force of will, trying to channel thinking in a particular direction, but nonetheless you are controlling. throughout the …
Ajahn Wimaok – July 31st
Saturday 31st July 2010 we will host Ajahn Wimaok at Ariyasom for a special session on the topic Awareness of Consciousness Dhamma Talk and special meditation instruction on open awareness meditation with Ajahn Wimaok ——————-**—————— Many of you will know Ajahn Wimaok already. He is a Thai monk, and a genuine meditator. He speaks from direct experience, rather than repeating formulas as …
The Power of the Mind
There is an interesting article in Boston.com about the use of the placebo. Research into placebo effects has usually been centered on finding what degree/percentage of an effect of a drug can be ‘dismissed’ as placebo, and what percentage of effects are the drug itself. But if the placebo effect is actually effecting a degree …
WBU Forum June 6, 2010
This month’s WBU forum speaker is announced as follows: Program : WBU SUNDAY FORUM Topic : “Buddhist Meditation Techniques Practiced in Thailand” Date & Time : June 6, 2553(2010), 12.00-13.30 P.M. Speaker ; Dr. Suthira Duangsamosorn About the Topic and Speaker : The forthcoming Buddhist Forum held by The World Buddhist University on Sunday, June 6, …
Monday – weekly meditation
MONDAYS This program has now finished – we will look at restarting a weekly meditation in Nov 2010 Bangkok Meditation Group Every Monday – “Just Meditation” at Ariaysom Villa. Monday group meditation, open for all, free style – you are welcome to follow your own meditation system, or to get instructions for meditation before or …
Monks have opinions too, 2
Since it has attracted some discussion – this topic is moved back to the top of the blog list. There is an extra article added below also (read down) Original post: From The Star Article original source BANGKOK, Thailand — Buddhist monk Ajahn Suthep has been showing up at the anti-government Red Shirts rally site …
Friday May 14th – Dhamma talk with Thai trans.
Note: the venue for this talk has been changed. Formerly we’d booked with DMG, Amarin Tower, but now we have changed to the equally convenient and comfortable Baan Aree Library, near Ari BTS Station. The reason for the switch is Amarin Tower is closing early each evening due to the ongoing protests in the area. For Baan Aree maps/directions see …
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One day Meditaiton Workshop
Sorry – as of Thursday 13th May (morning) this workshop is fully booked, and we cannot accept any more registration. We will do more in the near future. For other events had back to our home page. Saturday 15th May, visiting teacher Venerable Pannyavaro will lead a one-day meditation workshop at the spacious, cool and quiet …
Why you should not gossip:
Keep this in mind the next time you are about to repeat a rumour or spread gossip. In ancient Greece (469-399 BC), Socrates was widely lauded for his wisdom.One day an acquaintance ran up to him excitedly and said, “Socrates, do you know what I just heard about Diogenes?” “Wait a moment,” Socrates replied, “Before …
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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Working Work with Dhamma – Sayadaw U Jotika
Following is a meassage from our honoured teacher and good friend Sayadaw U Jotika for those lay people (and monks!) who are working, and trying to integrate dhamma into their work-life. Sayadaw U Jotika is a Myanmar monk, whose words have been compiled into several books that have been extremely well received, including ‘Snow in …
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