Formal and Informal Meditation with Phra Woot Sumedho

We are delighted to welcome Phra Woot Sumedho (Tongmun) on the evening of Monday 20 October 2025 at Baan Aree, the beautiful location so generously made available to us by the Baan Aree Foundation.

Phra Woot Sumedho (Tongmun) will lead a reflective session on Formal and Informal Meditation, bridging structured Buddhist practices with mindful living in daily life. The session begins with a map of Buddhist traditions and methods, followed by insights from his own practice of “Bud-dho” meditation as taught by Luang Phor Viriyang at the Willpower Institute.

Participants will explore how formal meditation (Samatha–Vipassana) and informal mindfulness—through listening, smiling, and speaking—can harmonize as one continuous path. Emphasis will be placed on Metta (loving-kindness) from the Four Immeasurable Minds, and its application in communication, counseling, and coaching guided by the values “Be Pure, Be Real, and Be Kind.”

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

Baan Aree is a Thai Buddhist Center, please wear something that is comfortable to sit in, and avoid tight-fitting clothes, shorts, 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, the 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 teacher’s and venue’s costs. Boxes for Dana will be provided.

Programme:
6:00 pm Baan Aree opens
6:30 pm Guided Meditation & Dhamma talk
7:30 pm Q&A
7:50 pm Session ends
8:00 pm Baan Aree closes

Phra Woot Sumedho is a Theravāda monk ordained in 2011, holding a PhD in Peace Studies from Mahachulalongkornrajvidayalaya (MCU) and credentialed as a Professional Certified Coach by the International Coaching Federation. His work integrates Buddhist wisdom with peace building and human development, reminding us that in the journey of awakening, we share the same humanity.

Please see this map for directions:
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