House of Dhamma

 

The House of Dhamma is a meditation centre in Jatujak district in northern Bangkok.

The shrine room is a sacred space where groups have been meditating together for over thirty years. There is also a Buddhist library and a meeting space.

Here you can find individual or small group instruction in Insight Meditation (Vipassana), Loving Kindness Meditation (Metta) and Reiki Healing amongst others.


Instruction is usually in English.

Open Wednesday to Sunday from 10.00 - 17.00 for scheduled courses and by appointment.

The House of Dhamma wishes to thank Khun Pongpun Saovaphudhasuve, Vice President of the young Buddhists Association of Thailand for his generosity in setting up the House of Dhamma domain name and website: www.houseofdhamma.com


Address:
26/9 Lardprao Lane 15, Jatujak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
One kilometre from the Sofitel Centara Grand Hotel, Lardprao, about ten minutes by taxi from Morchit Skytrain station and ten minutes walk from Latprao MRT station- exit 3.
(Click on directions link above)

Contact numbers:
Fax. 662 (from outside Thailand)
or 0 2512-6083 (in Thailand)

Tel. 662 (from outside Thailand)
or 0 2511-0439 (in Thailand)


E-mail: dhamma.art@gmail.com

 


May - August, 2012 Highlights

Please scroll down and follow the links for details. .




 

 

 

 

Sunday, May 6

 

Monday, May 21

 

Monday, June 4

Three opportunities to join
Synchronized Meditation Sessions
in May and June 2012
for the spiritual upliftment
and well-being of all living beings.


General background
Since ancient times, the full moon and the new moon have
been markers for ceremonial to increase the well-being of
tribes and communities.

May 6 is a full moon and the first synchronized meditation is scheduled then. This session also marks the reopening of the House of Dhamma after the severe flooding in Thailand.

All the sessions will include initial calming and focusing and then the radiation of Loving Kindness, Metta to all sentient beings.

Sunday, May 6 to coincide with the full moon at 03.35 GMT/UT (10.35 Thai time) at the House of Dhamma, Bangkok. Session from 10.15– 12.15.


Monday, May 21 - New moon and annular solar eclipse. Early morning on (or connecting in mind with) the Dragon ley line that runs through Sukhothai province, Angkor Wat, Giza pyramids and many more powerful places. Both the maximum eclipse and the new moon are at 23:47 UT/GMT May 20 (06.47 May 21Thai time). Location to be confirmed, either Sukhothai province or the House of Dhamma, Bangkok. Session from 06.30 – 08.30.

Monday, June 4 the full moon of the fifth lunar month, Visakha Puja. 11.12 GMT/UT (18.12 Thai time) at the House of Dhamma, Bangkok. Session from 18.00 – 20.00.

More information about synchronised meditation can be found at: www.houseofdhamma.com/synchro2.html

Please confirm your participation at least 24 hours in advance. Sessions are on a donation basis.

Other interesting links:
http://www.alunajoy.com/2012-april20.html

http://www.heavenandearthastrology.blogspot.com/

 

Vipassana Introductory courses

Friday. May 4 and Saturday, May 5

Friday, June 1 and
Saturday, June 2

Friday, July 6
and Saturday, July 7

Friday, August 3 and
Saturday, August 4

2 days. 10.00 - 17.00

 

 

 

 

 

 


Vipassana Stage 2

Wednesday, May 9 and Thursday 10

Friday, June 8 and Saturday, June 9

Friday, July 13 and
Saturday, July 14

Friday, August 10 and
Saturday, August 11

2 days. 10.00 - 17.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vipassana Stage 3

Friday, May 18 and Sat 19

Friday, July 20 and
Saturday, July 21

2 days. 10.00 - 17.00

Or by appointment

 

 

 

 

Vipassana Meditation
Introductory courses


Course details

You will be given a theoretical background to Samatha (Concentration) meditation and shown how it differs from Vipassana (Insight) meditation. You will be shown how meditation forms an integral part of 'Bhavana’ mental development and how it relates the Noble Eightfold Path.
You will gradually be guided through exercises to improve
your concentration and bare awareness "sati",including standing, walking, sitting and lying down exercises.

Link for details and booking

 

Vipassana Stage 2 courses

These courses are highly recommended for those who have completed the House of Dhamma Introductory course or who have already practised in the Mahasri Sayadaw (or Section 5
Wat Mahadhatu) tradition and who wish to brush up their practice or to refine it.

You will be introduced to and practise follow-up walking
and sitting exercises to improve your concentration and
bare awareness "sati".

Link for details and booking

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Vipassana Stage 3 courses

These courses are more suitable for those who have already practiced extensively in the Mahasri Sayadaw (or Section 5 Wat Mahadhatu) tradition and who wish to brush up their practice or to refine it.

You are introduced to and practise fairly intensive walking
and sitting exercises to improve your concentration and
bare awareness "sati". Note: You will benefit more from this course if you already practise Vipassana regularly.

Link for details and booking

 



Sunday, August 12

10.00 - 12.00 noon

 

  'Discover your healing crystals' workshops

aqua crys

This workshop helps you intuitively recognise your soul crystal,
the crystal for your body, the crystal for your intellect
and the crystal for your spirit.

Link for details and booking

 

 


Reiki Healing One

Saturday, May 26 and Sunday, May 27

Saturday, June 30 and Sunday, July 1

Saturday, September 1 and Sunday 2

2 days. 10.00 - 17.00

 

Reiki level 2

Saturday, June 23 and Sunday, June 24

Thursday, August 16 and Friday, August 17

2 days. 10.00 - 17.00

Advanced Reiki Training ART and the Mastership by appointment only

 



Reiki Healing
Instruction

Reiki is a way of activating, directing and applying
natural energy for the promotion of health, healing, balance
and wholeness. It is useful for preventing imbalance,
assisting the body's natural healing powers
and maintaining a state of well being.


Reiki healing One emphasizes hands-on healing.

 Reiki healing Two emphasizes distant healing.

Link for details and booking

 



Wednesday, May 23


Saturday, July 28

One day.
10.00 to 15.00

 



Accessing your inner guidance workshops

Workshop details

¤ These workshops are about finding practical inner guidance to help you make everyday and life-changing decisions.
¤ You learn how to calm the mind.
¤ You practice how to frame your questions clearly. and much more.....

Link for details and booking



Thursday, June 7

Thursday, August 2 (Asalaha Puja)

10.00 - 15.00


Metta (Loving Kindness) Meditation Workshops

Workshop details

Initially there is a theoretical introduction to the 4 Brahma Viharas including Metta (Loving Kindness).
This is followed by a look at how these qualities can be developed and what the benefits of doing so are.
*You are shown how to calm and clear the mind.
*You are led to chant for the well-being of all.
*You are guided to use visualisation to intensify the practice.

Link for details and booking

 


Saturday, June 16

10.00 - 12.00 noon  

 

Pendulum Power workshop

‘In the hands of a trained operator, the pendulum reads exact energy patterns, which in the final analysis, are the only truth we know.’

Link for details and booking

Similar workshops
can be set up
for small groups
of friends.


They include Reiki and Magnified healing courses, Pendulum Power workshops, Metta Meditation courses, Inner Guidance courses, Introductory courses in Vipassana Meditation, Healing crystal workshops and Buddhist Study Groups.

Please e-mail dhamma.art@gmail.com for details.

 


Advance booking and a deposit are always required.

Accommodation is not available at the House of Dhamma.


For more information and to apply, e-mail: dhamma.art@gmail.com

Fax: (from outside Thailand) 66 2512-6083

or 0 2512-6083 (within Thailand)

Phone 02 511-0439

Sessions are conducted in English
with translation into Thai as necessary.


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