Joy of Life

Seminar on culture and death

July 5, 8.30am to 4pm, Auditorium, fourth floor, Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Anthropology Centre, Talingchan

A talk on "Viewing Thai Society Through the Death of Buddhadasa Bhikkhu: 14 years on" will be given by Prof Prawes Wasi, Phra Paisarn Wisalo, Pramuan Pengchan, Kandaosri Tulathamkij, and Komart Jungsathiensab will share their opinions on "Seeing life and society through culture of death".

Group discussion topics in the afternoon include how to communicate with children to understand death, "death before dying" meditation, facing death, and sharing experience of taking care of the terminal ills. The seminar is being held to commemorate the 101st anniversary of the birth of the late Venerable Buddhadasa Bhikkhu. Seats should be reserved in advance.

Call (02) 886 9881, (02) 883 0592, or (02) 590 1352.

Dharma talks

Every second and fourth Saturday of the month, from 3 to 5pm. Room 106, Mahachula Building, Wat Mahadhatu, Ta Prachan

The International Buddhist Meditation Centre, Vipassana Section holds a talk on Buddhism and meditation. Attendance is free of charge and all are welcome.

July 14: Understanding Buddhism by the Ven Phramaha Somjin Sammapanyo

July 28: Buddhist teachings and modern life by Assoc Prof Saman Ngamsanit

Call (02) 629 0109 ext 1, (02) 623 6326,

Advance enneagram workshop

July 27 to 29, Saen Palm Training Home, Kamphaeng Saen, Nakhon Pathom

The key to all relationships, be it in the family, in the office or in society is understanding oneself. Join the Enneagram friends' group in a friendly and safe atmosphere for sharing and listening to experiences as part of the process of self discovery. The fee is Bt3,500.

Call (02) 314 7385.