Bangkok

Address :
Tha-Phrachan, Bangkok 10200. Tel.(02) 2226011, 2224981.

Meditation System :
Vipassana using techniques similar to those taught by Mahasi Sayadaw. Base on Four Foundations of Mindfulness described in the Maha Satipatthana Sutta. Concentration is developed on the rise and fall of the abdomen, then awareness is directed to physical and mental sensations.

Teaching Method :
Individual daily interviews. Weekly lectures in Thai (usally on Sunday). Most meditation instruction and practice take place in Section 5

INTRODUCTION

The Buddha invited all to come and investigate his teachings. For the Buddha not only found a way to the end of suffering, but he actually taught a way which we can choose to follow. He observed how all human beings sought happiness and how nearly all failed to find lasting contentment. So, out of compassion, the Buddha taught the Four Noble Truths of the way things are and how we can develop the mind toward Nibbana, the highest happiness, the most perfect peace. To do this, we need to obtain instructions through teachers and books, then apply the teachings to our lives. The Buddha presented different methods of practice to suit the

What is the meditation?

Meditation is a technique of mind training which allows us better to focus the mind.

Everybody is familiar with meditation, even if not by name, because it is something which we already do in everyday life. It allows us to focus on the task at hand.

However, the depth of such meditation is superficial -- the events around us in the world soon rob us of our attention and our concentration is gone. The mind that wanders outside our own body is the source of all types of suffering. By deepening our meditation until our mind comes to a standstill we can unlock the potential and unused ability within. During meditation we maintain a balance of mindfulness and happiness for ourselves bringing contentment and direction to life in a way not possible through any other technique.