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How to Do Zazen (Zen Meditation): Dogen’s Instructions Sunday 19th January 2020: 1:30-3:30pm @ The Shambhala Meditation Centre, (in the Young Place Shopping Center) (see details below) “All people throughout the world are without doubt equally imprinted with Buddha-nature. However, without the practice of zazen (Zen meditation), the true nature and function …
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Zen 101 – The Basics of Zen Sunday 20th January 2019 1:30-3:30pm @ The Shambhala Meditation Centre, (in the Yogatique building) (see details below) Zen 101 – The Basics of Zen Sunday 20th January 2019 1:30-3:30pm Arrive between 1:10pm and 1:30pm @ The Shambhala Meditation Centre, (in the Yogatique building) (see details below) …
To be held from 10am to 1pm on Saturday 19th January 2019 @ Rojana Centre, Asoke. Cartoon courtesy of Michael Leurnig. Overview: Saturday 19th January 2019 Kay Cooper and Gordon McDougall have been teaching Tibetan Mahayana Buddhism in Europe and Asia for many years. For over thirty years their teacher has been Lama Zopa Rinpoche, …
MEDITATE, MONDAYS freestyle meditation every week Suk 23 (Asoke), 6:30 – 8:00pm *** temporarily suspended *** _______________________________ Overview: Join a friendly group for meditation every Monday night from 6.30 pm to 8.00 pm in Asok. Brief instructions and tips will be given by either a British monk, a former monastic, or by experienced lay teachers. …
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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Meditation for Challenging Times • Paramis: Nekkhamma (Renunciation/Simplifying) Arrive from 1pm onwards for 1.30-3.30pm Sunday 11th November 2018 ______________________________ Topic: Living the Dhamma in the World – The Path of the Paramis 3: Nekkhamma Renunciation – A Practice of Simplifying “It is wisdom that enables letting go of a lesser happiness in pursuit of a happiness which is greater.” …
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____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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⊗ Meditation for Challenging Times ⊗ Paramis: Sila 1.30-3.30pm Sunday 24th June 2018⊗ Topic: Living the Dhamma in the World – The Path of the Paramis 2: Sila Ethics/Morality/Integrity – A Practice of Non-Harming “The practice, in brief, is just morality, concentration, and wisdom, or in other words, the path. There is no other way.” …
◊ 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: …
• SECOND SUNDAY PUJA & DHAMMA TALK with Pandit Cittasamvaro Sunday Morning 10th June ‘SAMVEGA‘: Pandit is Going with the Flaw • Overview: The only way left to really deepen your meditation is with Puja (ทำวัตรเช้า). To once in a while pay respects to your own practice, potential and enlightened nature. It really works! …
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◊ 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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∴ 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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😎 While you’re in Thailand… MEDITATE WITH A MONK in the BIG SPACE at Rojana Center, Sukhumvit 23 Mondays, 6:45 – 8:15pm _______________________________ Join dozens of other meditators and yogis in our new weekly ‘Meditate with a Monk‘ program, now at our bigger center. You have seen monks around in Thailand, and probably on the …
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° Zen Club Meeting ZEN MEDITATION Saturday 28th April 2018 @ little Bangkok Meditation Center, Ekkamai ° This will be the last Zen Club for a while, as things change. 1:30-3:30pm at the the little Bangkok Meditation Center, Ekkamai There is no charge for this event, and no need to book in advance. You do not …
⊗ 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 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 #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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