Category Archives: Siam

Second home, land of many dear friends.

Friendly, Loving Kindness for All Beings

On retreat in Thailand, the morning chanting ends with familiar words that still reverberate deeply … May all beings, comrades in birth, aging, illness, and death, Be well and happy, without enmity and malice, Be well and happy, without selfishness … Continue reading

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2017 Newsletter

Jo Marie has just compiled our 2017 Newsletter. Please have a look and review a big year for us. http://www.liberationpark.org/news/letters/news17dec.pdf

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Still Water, Flowing Banks

On his final Age Teasing Day (27 May 1992), Tan Ajahn Buddhadasa gave a single talk titled Still Water, Flowing Banks. The custom of celebrating his “birthday” had evolved over many decades. When his health was strong, he gave three … Continue reading

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Talks about Ajahn Buddhadasa given at BIA

is an important stop when I visit Thailand at the end of each year. I’m usually asked to give a talk or two concerning Ajahn Buddhadasa and his teaching. You can download these from the BIA’s English website.  

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Buddhadasa Indapañño Archives (BIA)

I’ve spent a significant chunk of the beginning of this Siam visit at the Buddhadasa Indapañño Archives. On Saturday I met with volunteers, both Thai and ex-pat, who have been transcribing and editing the 10-day meditation retreat talks I translated … Continue reading

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