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| Executive Retreat by Ajahn Brahm in Jun 09 (Hua Hin, Thailand) |
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| News in Brief |
Photos for BF Soracco Concert: Vesak Vesak Vesak
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For more photographs, please click the following link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/seng548/sets/72157618684973785/
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Inspirational Quote
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I've Learned . . .I've learned..... That just one person saying to me, 'You've made my day!' makes my day.I've learned.... That being kind is more important than being right.I've learned.... That no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with.I've learned..... That sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand.I've learned.... That it's those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular.I've learned... That under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved.I've learned.... That to ignore the facts does not change the facts.I 've learned.... That when you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you..I've learned.... That love, not time, heals all wounds.I've learned.... That the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people smarter than I am.I've learned.... That everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile. I've learned.... Th...
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Photos for the Ajahn Brahm Talk on 7 May 09
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'Freed' Animals Face Death
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Click onhttp://news.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne%2BNews/Singapore/Story/A1Story20090507-139886.htmlReleasing animals into the nature reserves and reservoirs is a well-meaning act, but it may have adverse effects on the ecological balance in our nature reserves and parks, as well as the water quality of our reservoirs.As Vesak Day approaches, the National Parks Board (NParks) and PUB, the national water agency, has issued a statement reminding the public not to release animals into nature reserves and reservoirs.
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Ajahn Brahm on Bhikkhunis - Bangkok Post Article
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Click onhttp://www.bangkokpost.com/leisure/leisurescoop/15800/the-bhikkhuni-question for the full article, excerpts below: The bhikkhuni question Re-examining conventional wisdom on the issue of bhikkhunis in theTheravada Buddhist traditionBy: NISSARA HORAYANGURAPublished: 28/04/2009 at 12:00 AMNewspaper section: OutlookThe bhikkhuni (fully-ordained Buddhist female monk) issue in Thailand can either stir up a lot of controversy or summon nothing more than a shrug. To many, it is a non-issue, either because they do not believe the Theravada bhikkhuni sangha can be revived, do not see any need for it, do not think women want it, or do not even know it already exists. Yet, with Theravada bhikkhunis now found in every region of Thailand, as well as around the world, the issue cannot be ignored for long.
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Executive Retreat by Ajahn Brahm (13-17 Jun 09 and 17-21 Jun 09): Click here for more information |
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I've Learned . . .
I've learned..... That just one person saying to me, 'You've made my day!' makes my day.
I've learned.... That being kind is more important than being right.
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| From Participants of Happiness Retreat |
"The retreat was blissful and the knowledge shared was priceless. We're definitely coming back next year"
by Regina Goh |
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"This email is to congratulate the organizers of the Meditation Retreat"
by Margaret Yeo |
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Thank you so much for organising such a great retreat ! .... We left the retreat with a great sense of inner peace.
We are especially grateful that the retreat was flexible enough to cater to families. This allowed us the opportunity to experience and listen to Buddhist teachings together as a family."
by Boon Sym & Ken |
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"Thanks for a wonderfully rich and peaceful week, Angie and all Bf organisers!"
by Helen Tan |
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