Continuing our project to invite interesting and capable meditation and dhamma teachers for the furthering of meditation, mindfulness and vipassana in Bangkok :Â Sunday 13th January Dhamma Talk with visiting teacher Grahame White Ariyasom Villa at the end of Sukhumvit … Continue reading →
Special Program Dhamma Talk and Meditation with international meditation teacher Jeff Oliver at Ariyasom Villa, Sukhumvit Soi 1 Map ->Â Â Â Tuesday 4th December 2012 6:30 – 8:15 pm Forgiveness Explained in Three parts – Detailed advice on the systematic … Continue reading →
Classy sketch by Rowan Atkinson.
Continue reading →Sunday 1st May 2011 Meditation teacher Jeff Oliver will lead the monthly workshop at the World Fellowship of Buddhists HQ on the topic of “Meditation for Everyone’ Jeff: Jeff Oliver is a full time meditation teacher, running retreats, workshops and talks … Continue reading →
Tony (who many of you will know well) together with Loyd, has started a video blog on ‘A Buddhist Approach to Health’. They’ll be looking at some of the connections between mind and body – how can mental development aid your health… Here … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
  This year’s Dhamma Talk Series finished at the end of October. We had met for 6 weeks at the Pharmaceutical Association of Thailand, for Talks and some meditation. I arrange this set of events each year, mainly due … Continue reading →
Sorry – but a seasonal price hike at the resort, and the meeting room hire have put this retreat past our budget – it is getting up towards 3000 baht per person for the weekend, which we think is too … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
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, … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
 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 … Continue reading →
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, … Continue reading →
This month’s Kathmandu meditation will be on Sunday April 11th. April’s Healing Meditation workshop will comprise of light chi kung warm up exercise bringing instant energy into the body (especially beneficial for a long flight on the plane), Tibetan’s calm … Continue reading →
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, … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
The following is a personal note from the respected Sayadaw U Jotika to one of his followers regarding a life that has many problems. (For other posts about/by Sayadaw U Jotika click here) ** ** ** You are right when … Continue reading →