Little Bangkok Sangha : Meditation group

The Little Bangkok Sangha is happy to announce the next meeting of the Dharma Circle, a series of in-person meetings at Baan Aree, the beautiful location so generously made available to us by the Baan Aree foundation. The meeting will be held on Monday 16 November 2026 from 06:30 - 8.00 PM Bangkok time.

We will be reading together from 'Pāramī: Ways to Cross Life's Floods' by Ajahn Sucitto from page 55, the start of the chapter on "Letting go: Nekkhamma Parami". The Parami - or 'Perfections' - are transcendent virtues which Buddhist Dharma invites us to cultivate in order to reach enlightenment. In this incredibly accessible book, Ajahn Sucitto sets out daily life practices that give the mind a firm ground in Dharma. Comprising simple qualities like patience, generosity and truthfulness, they can be skillfully applied to the 'flash-points' in the day in order to steer the mind out of unhelpful and distressing currents and on towards peace, clarity and nirvana. The book is available for free download here: https://www.holybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/Parami.pdf .

Understanding how important good friends are in supporting the noble path, Buddha's disciple Ananda declared "This is half of the holy life: admirable friendship, admirable companionship, admirable camaraderie." To which the Buddha replied: "Don't say that Ananda. Don't say that. Admirable friendship, admirable companionship, admirable camaraderie is actually the whole of the holy life."

The Dharma Circle is an open space to come together for an evening of reading, discussion, and meditation. The purpose of the Dharma Circle is to study and reflect on Buddha Dharma together. The idea is to maintain a community of friends to support our practice and application. Everyone is welcome, from beginners to scholars. Please note that the Dharma Circle is not a taught course but simply a reading group. It is not necessary to have attended previous sessions and you may drop in on individual sessions.

You are cordially invited to join us on 23 November 2026, when Dr. Maechee Suda Rojanautai will be leading the Monday Night Meditation for the first time at Baan Aree, the beautiful location so generously made available to us by the Baan Aree Foundation.

This session will explore Four Foundations of Mindfulness (Satipaṭṭhāna) as a path to holistic well-being. By cultivating present-moment awareness, this practice reduces stress and anxiety while fostering emotional balance, physical health, and compassionate relationships for a peaceful life.

Everyone is welcome, from beginners to experienced meditators. We meet to support and encourage each other in our practice.

Programme:
6:00 pm Baan Aree opens
6:30 pm Start of the session
7:30 pm Q&A
7:50 pm Session ends
8:00 pm Baan Aree closes

Baan Aree is a Thai Buddhist Center, please wear something that is comfortable to sit in, and avoid tight-fitting clothes, sleeveless tops, and short skirts. There may not be sufficient drinking water on site, therefore you may bring your own water in a closed container. No other food/drinks are allowed in the main room.

As is usual with Buddhist teachings, there is no charge for this event. However, Little Bangkok Sangha follows the Buddhist custom of Dana (generosity). The teachings and the venue are offered as an act of generosity, and those receiving them can, if they wish, reciprocate by making donations. These go towards the costs of the speaker and the costs of organizing meetings. Boxes for Dana will be provided.

Dr. Maechee Suda Rojanautai is a Deputy Head of Office and Building Administration at the International Meditation Practice Center, Wat Mahathat Yuwarat Rangsarit, Bangkok. She serves as a Vipassana meditation teacher providing training for foreigners, as well as delivering Dhamma lectures to various groups, organizations, government agencies such as Central Juvenile and Family court, and companies both domestically and internationally.

You are cordially invited to join us on our Special Talk on 24 November 2026, when Jeff Oliver will be back to lead a Meditation & Dhamma Talk in English at Baan Aree, the beautiful location so generously made available to us by the Baan Aree Foundation.

This session will focus on how both AI and the human EGO operate as automated illusions of a solid "SELF". Through an engaging discussion interspersed with guided meditation, let’s examine these parallels first-hand and experience the grounded reality of body and mind in the here and now.

Everyone is welcome, from beginners to experienced meditators. We meet to support and encourage each other in our practice.

Programme:
6:00 pm Baan Aree opens
6:30 pm Start of the session
7:30 pm Q&A
7:50 pm Session ends
8:00 pm Baan Aree closes

Baan Aree is a Thai Buddhist Center, please wear something that is comfortable to sit in, and avoid tight-fitting clothes, sleeveless tops, and short skirts. There may not be sufficient drinking water on site, therefore you may bring your own water in a closed container. No other food/drinks are allowed in the main room.

As is usual with Buddhist teachings, there is no charge for this event. However, Little Bangkok Sangha follows the Buddhist custom of Dana (generosity). The teachings and the venue are offered as an act of generosity, and those receiving them can, if they wish, reciprocate by making donations. These go towards the costs of the speaker and the costs of organizing meetings. Boxes for Dana will be provided.

Jeff is an Australian practitioner and teacher of Freestyle Vipassana meditation for over 30 years. For almost 9 years he was a Buddhist Monk in Myanmar tradition under Venerable Chanmyay Sayadaw’s guidance. After disrobing he met and learnt Freestyle Vipassana from Venerable Sayadaw U Tejaniya. With passion for guiding individuals through application of mindfulness with any situation in life, he is invited to share in experiences in many countries including Australia, Czech Republic, Turkey, Malaysia, and Thailand.

You are cordially invited to join us on 30 November 2026, when Dr. Shamala will be leading the Monday Night Meditation for the first time at Baan Aree, the beautiful location so generously made available to us by the Baan Aree Foundation.

This session will explore what Dhamma truly means beyond religion, philosophy, or rigid rules. Drawing from Osho’s teachings on Buddha’s core message, this talk dives into Dhamma not as an external law to follow, but as an inner discovery of freedom, spontaneity, and awareness. Learn how shifting from mind-based conditioning to silent watchfulness transforms Dhamma into a vibrant, lived reality.

Everyone is welcome, from beginners to experienced meditators. We meet to support and encourage each other in our practice.

Programme:
6:00 pm Baan Aree opens
6:30 pm Start of the session
7:30 pm Q&A
7:50 pm Session ends
8:00 pm Baan Aree closes

Baan Aree is a Thai Buddhist Center, please wear something that is comfortable to sit in, and avoid tight-fitting clothes, sleeveless tops, and short skirts. There may not be sufficient drinking water on site, therefore you may bring your own water in a closed container. No other food/drinks are allowed in the main room.

As is usual with Buddhist teachings, there is no charge for this event. However, Little Bangkok Sangha follows the Buddhist custom of Dana (generosity). The teachings and the venue are offered as an act of generosity, and those receiving them can, if they wish, reciprocate by making donations. These go towards the costs of the speaker and the costs of organizing meetings. Boxes for Dana will be provided.

Dr. Shamala is a Bangalore-based Mental Health Consultant and alumna of Bangalore Medical College, specializing in depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, marriage counseling, and student mentoring. A bronze medalist in FCGP and former Secretary of the Indian Medical Association’s Bangalore branch, she was recently honored by the Government of Karnataka for her contributions to mental health. As a certified hypnotherapist, meditation facilitator, and frequent Kannada TV panelist, she blends psychiatric expertise with holistic healing. A Mrs. India 2024 finalist and Mrs. India Fitness Diva, Dr. Shamala continues to inspire authentic, joyful living as a doctor, mentor, and visionary.