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On 3rd of January we bid farewell to Phramaha Sangthong Dhammacaro who has been a valuable and hard working monk at Buddhapadipa for the past eight years. He has taught, helped and guided many students in his meditation classes. His comprehension and use of the English language enabled him to give Dhamma talks that were not only informative but could reach his students and help them in their ...
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On Sunday 6th November Buddhapadipa Temple held its annual Kathina and Loykratong festival. The weather was kind to us as the programme commenced in the main temple at 9-30am with the offering of the Kathina robe to the Sangha by His Excellency the Ambassador of Thailand. This was followed by Pali chanting from the Honourable monks. Outside the Thai food stalls offered their delicious dishes to ...
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The Vessantara Jataka (in Thai, “Mahachat” – The Great Birth) was a festival held, to commemorate the life story of Lord Buddha in his birth as Prince Vessantara, who had perfected in himself the highest and noblest virtue of human life, that is: “The ability to give and to forgive in all circumstances” The supreme sacrifices made by Prince Vessantara were told in a story, which was ...
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Every year at The Buddhapadipa Temple we hold a retreat for teenage boys who want to become Samanera (novice Monks). This year the programme was a full one and we have ten days to teach them the Buddhist way of life and to practice meditation. It is but a short time for them to learn all that we have to teach. It is very important for teenagers to learn this way of life that is so full of ...
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