Canadian Monk U Vamsa

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Thursday November 15th and 22nd 6:30 pm - 8:15 pm, Bodhgaya Hall, Amarin Tower (Chit Lom Skytrain station)

53 year old Canadian monk U Vamsa will give two dhamma talks in English on topics related to meditation practise. Phra Vamsa is ordained in the Burmese Mahasi Sayadaw tradition under the much revered U Janaka, and has been busy teaching meditation retreats in the Dhammodaya meditation centre just outside Bangkok. Before heading abroad to assist in other centres around the world he will come to Bangkok and share his warmth, humour and meditation experience for Bangkok English speakers.

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Saturday December 1st 10:30 am - 2pm Suan Phai Vegetarian Restaurant, Phaholyothin Road (Ari Skytrain station)

"Old Buddha - New Atheism" - relaxed gathering focussing on the popularity of the 'New Atheists' Richard Dawkins (The God Delusion), Sam Harris et al. Is Atheism compatible with Buddhism? Is there a real spiritual goal or are we self replicating DNA machines destined for the worms ? Led by Dr Will Yaryan and Phra Cittasamvaro, with video, lunch and discussion.

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