Dear all,
There would be an official opening ceremony for held a new retreat center named Samathidhammaram Centre (บ้านปฏิบัติธรรมสมาธิธรรมาราม) (view objective of the Center’s and meaning behind its name) that is set up by Khun Mae in Samut Sakorn ( สมุทรสาคร). Do note that for this round it would not be held in Lampang but it in Samut Sakorn which is not far from Bangkok. The event would be held in June 2012 during Wesak. Do note that the official Wesak day for Thailand is on Monday, 4 June 2012 (for Malaysia/ Singapore, Wesak is in May 2012).
Samathidhammaram Centre,
114, Moo 5, Ban Rangsaiboowa, Tambon Klongtan,
Amphor Ban Phaeo, Samut Sakhon, 74120 Thailand
Address (in Thai): บ้านปฏิบัติธรรมสมาธิธรรมาราม , 114 หมู่ 5 ต.คลองตัน อ.บ้านแพ้ว จ.สมุทรสาคร .
Tentative program are as follows (please be advised that the final program may be subjected to change):
Date |
Tentative Program |
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Friday, 1 June 2012 4pm (Thai time) |
Ordination ceremony (for those who are undergoing temporary ordination as monks) |
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Sunday, 3 June 2012 |
Evening and night time special chanting |
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Monday, 4 June 2012
(Wesak day as per Thai calendar) |
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Tuesday, 5 June 2012 onwards |
Some may fly back from Bangkok, for those who are still around, Khun Mae planned to bring the group around to pray respect to various temples like in Ayuthaya.
We would share the van, food and hotel expenses. For those who ordain, everyday there would be pindapat (almsround) every morning till 9 June 2012. For those who are coming to ordain for 15 days, Khun Mae may bring the group back to her temple in Lampang. |
You may choose to observe 8 precepts .
For those who are unable to come over for long period of time due to other commitments, do try to stay till 7 June 2012- arrangements would be made to pick and send you back to the Suvarnabhumi airport (Bangkok) but kindly let us know of your arrival so that prior arrangements can be made.
You may confirm your attendance by contacting the temple or Khun Mae or dropping a message at the comment box below.
Location of Samut Sakorn Province ( สมุทรสาคร)
Samut Sakorn is located less than a hour’s drive from Bangkok. It is a quiet province with mainly plantation and natural surroundings. Khun Mae is aware that many who aspire to meditate or learn to chant may not be able to be away due to work commitments. Hence, the center in which Khun Mae has aspired to establish, would be located close to Bangkok. There are many daily flights to Bangkok and from there it would require less than an hour’s drive to the retreat center.