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«∴» Saturday 5th March Series: Sat. 13th Feb – Sat. 26th March Week 4 of the : COURSE IN THAI BUDDHISM Overview: This week we continue our exploration of Buddhism, focusing on key stories. The cosmology of Buddhism says there is only one ultimate goal; but that anyone can attain to it if they practice in the …
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⊂∴⊃ DHARMA ELEMENTS Talk from 2015, Bangkok Many people have read or listened to many of the teachings in Buddhism, but rarely are they all put together in context. Hopefully, this talk addressed the issue. Be sure to show the subtitles if you need them. Use controls above ↑↑↑↑↑↑↑↑↑ This video took a full month …
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—∗— The Cappuccino Club is back (with masala tea!) MARJOE: a 1972 Academy Award winning film Saturday 28th November 12:30-3:30 Overview: Meet up for lunch, film and discussion – this time round we look at an amazing film called Marjoe. We showed this some 7 years back, and everyone loved it! It raises a lot of questions, and …
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∇∇∇∇∇ Notes on Talk Eight 2015 Dhamma Talk Series Samadhi: Phra Pandit Regrets He’s Unable to Lunch Today There was once a King who took his army into battle and won. Entering the enemy’s palace he told his soldiers tht whatever they could put their hands on, was theirs. The soldiers went crazy, and ran about …
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∇∇∇∇∇ Notes on Talk Six 2015 Dhamma Talk Series Dharana: Baby, Baby Fish No one asked me about the title for this talk. But it should become clear. Over the last month I have come to really love the Yoga Sutras. Sometimes I find myself talking to someone on dhamma, and when I search for a phrase …
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∇∇∇∇∇ Notes on Talk Five 2015 Dhamma Talk Series Pratyahara : The Dark Side of the Mirror So to recap – in week one we started with the hardest sell – good behaviour (I still don’t want to say ‘morality’). It is always the start of a good spiritual practise, but not because someone says so. There are no …
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∇∇∇∇∇ Notes on Talk Four 2015 Dhamma Talk Series Pranayama : Self Meditation Breath meditation is a staple of all contemplative traditions. On the one hand I meet wannabe philosophers who only want to talk about things like non-duality. On the other hand I meet people who want to sit with the breath and attain all …
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Dharma Talk & Meditation ‘The Clockwork Universe’ with Pandit Bhikkhu @WFB HQ Sunday 4th October, 2-5pm Overview: The World Fellowship of Buddhists holds a monthly meditation and dharma workshop at their HQ, behind Benchasiri Park (by Emporium). Sunday 4th October, the talk is with Pandit Bhikkhu. 2-5pm – no need for reservation. Free of charge. ____________________________________ The …
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§ ‘Road Map to Big Hearted Living’ with Ayya Yeshe ‘The Way of the Bodhisattva’. Monday 28th September 2015 Overview: Monday 28th, at the Little Bangkok Sangha meditation studio at Ekkamai. 7-8:30pm Dharma talk with Bhikkhuni Yeshe on sections of the famous text ‘Way of the Bodhisattva’ free of charge, no need to book in advance. …
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∇∇∇∇∇ Notes on Talk One 2015 Dhamma Talk Series @ Rojana Center, Asoke 6:30-8:20pm Below find the notes from the first talk – for those who would like to follow up on any of the subjects touched upon there are links provided. Join the next talk Thursday 17th, at the inspiring Rojana Center, Asoke, titled …
⇓ Saturday 8th August THE THERAVADA PUJA and Dharma Elements 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 to the Palace. It’s …
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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 …
¦¦ 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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_____________________ 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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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 …
Φ The Monkey or the Mind Buddhist Psycho Meeting Saturday 18th October 12:30-2:00pm Overview: Psychologists, Buddhists and meditators (and anyone else interested) are invited to join ‘The Monkey or the Mind’ discussion Saturday 18th October. 12:30-2:00pm at PSG Penthouse, near Nana BTS There is no charge and no need to book. ‘Buddhist Psychos’ was started …
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〈Δ〉 Notes for talk seven in the 2014 dhamma talk series, You Don’t Even Need Yoga Pants. Each week during the Rains Retreat Series of Talks in Bangkok the notes will be published. If anything is mentioned during the session that needs clarification or links for further details, then it will be easily found. There is an old …
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〈Δ〉 Notes for talk two in the 2014 dhamma talk series The Feed Forward Loop Each week during the Rains Retreat Series of Talks the notes will be published. If anything is mentioned during the session that needs clarification or links for further details, then it will be easily found. There is a lot of strife …
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∞ SUFFERING The Buddhist vs the Psychological Viewpoint ∞ Saturday 23rd August 12-2:30pm Continuing the tradition for artful cappuccino discussions relating to Buddhism and Psychology (or any other topic we fancy) all ‘Buddhist Psychos’ are invited to meet, caffeinate and trade ideas on Saturday 23rd August at Sandeep’s spacious apartment. You don’t need to book in advance and …
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