Thawsi School in English

Welcome to Thawsi School, Bangkok, Thailand. We are a small Buddhist School in the heart of Bangkok city. We aim to teach and train our children to know the meaning of wisdom in Buddhism. We teach children how to learn, how to enjoy learning, to love wisdom for its own sake. Buddhist wisdom teaches the emotional maturity enabling them to make use of their knowledge to create a happy life for themselves and their family and to contribute positively to the society in which they live. It in no way compromises on the work of preparing children to make a good livelihood, but it lets them see that life is deeper and richer than working in order to consume.

Since Thawsi school’s medium of instruction is mainly in Thai, this web page in English is aimed to provide information and resources on the following:

1) Buddhist education where we rely heavily on the teachings of Venerable Phra Brahmagunabhorn (P. A. Payutto) and Ajahn Jayasaro.

2) More general work on Buddhism and dhamma practice based on the teachings of Venerable Ajahn Chah and his monastic disciples of the Thai Forest Tradition.

Dictionary of Buddhism

Venerable Phra Brahmagunabhorn (P. A. Payutto)
ISBN 974-8357-89-9

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Updated on : 18 June 2008

Vision of the Dhamma
A Collection of Buddhist Writings in English
Venerable Phra Brahmagunabhorn (P. A. Payutto)

Vision of the Dhamma
A Collection of Buddhist Writings in English
Bhikkhu P. A. Payutto
ISBN: 978-974-09-3420-2
Cover design by Ven. Chaiyos Buddhivaro
First published — October 2007 6,000 copies
This publication, supported by a number of donors, is reverentially
offered as a tribute to the Venerable Bhikkhu P. A. Payutto on the
occasion of his appointment as Honorary Fellow of the Royal Institute of
Thailand on December 20, 2006.
Wat Nyanavesakavan

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Updated on : 18 June 2008

Sunday May 25, 2008

"The following is an interesting article by Venerable Phra Ajahn Paisal Visalo on "Embrace Death" We are thankful to the Bangkok Post Outlook Section"

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Updated on : 28 May 2008

On 20th April 2008 at Bahn Boon, Pakchong,

Phra Ajahn Jayasaro conducted an afternoon retreat in English where he gave a dhamma talk on “The Law of Kamma”, together with a guided meditation practice and a Questions and Answers session. Welcome to listen on line or for download.

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Updated on :5 May 2008

Three sets of Dhamma Talks in English by Ajahn Brahm
Abbot of Bodhinyana Monastery, Western Australia

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1) “Letting Go of Loved Ones” at World Fellowship of Buddhist Headquarters, Benjasiri Park, Bangkok, on Saturday 5th, April, 2008 during 1800-2000 hrs.

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Updated on :2 May 2008

The path to bliss and wisdom :

An Interview with Ajahn Brahm by NISSARA HORAYANGURA, published in OUTLOOK Bangkok Post Sunday 24th February 2008. We are grateful to the Bangkok Post and would like to thank Nissara Horayangura, who is also a teacher at Thawsi School.

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Updated on :12 March 2008

On the afternoon of 2008-01-26 at Bahn Phaw, Chiangmai

Phra Ajahn Jayasaro held a brief afternoon retreat for a group of international students.

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Updated on :11 Febuary 2008

On 3rd February 2008
At Bahn Boon, Pakchong,

Phra Ajahn Jayasaro gave a dhamma talk in English on “Time”, together with a guided meditation practice and a Questions and Answers session. Welcome to listen on line or for download.

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Updated on :4 Febuary 2008

Two Dhamma Talks in English by Ajahn Brahm
Abbot of Bodhinyana Monastery, Western Australia

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1) ‘Bliss upon bliss upon bliss’ at World Fellowship of Buddhist Headquarters, Benjasiri Park on Monday 28th January 2008, 1800-2000 hrs

2) ‘Cooling the heart to stop global warming’
At Issara Place (next to Charn Issara Tower II) Corner Ekamai and New Petchburi Road on Wednesday 30th January 2008

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Updated on :31 January 2008

An afternoon dhamma retreat program in English

Phra Ajahn Jayasaro will lead an afternoon retreat program in English at Bahn Boon, Pakchong on 3rd February 2008, 13.30-16.00 hrs. All are welcome.

Updated on : 14 January 2008

WACANA 2007 is an annual Buddhist Conference organized by Nalanda Institute, Malaysia, and Buddhist Maha Vihara, Brickfields. The theme for this year was “Educating Tomorrow’s Leaders Today”. Ajahn Jayasaro was invited to share his thoughts on Buddhist education at the conference which was held on 10th December 2007.

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Updated on : 25 December 2007

Ajahn Jayasaro held an English retreat program at Bahn Boon on 18th November 2007. Ajahn Jayasaro’s mother, June, and sister in law, Carol were also there. The attached photo shows June about to offer rice to Ajahn Jayasaro.

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Updated on : 19 November 2007

“Passing on with Grace,” an article by Karnjariya Sukrung in the Outlook Section of The Bangkok Post on 25th November 2007, is a very well written article about a fascinating topic, i.e., “how to die in peace with full awareness.” Particularly interesting is the major role attributed to “insight meditation.” As we are dedicated to Buddhist education and study and practice of Buddhism in general, we would like to share this insightful writing about such an admirable Professor and Doctor Sumalee Nimmannit, who passed away in peace with full awareness.

By courtesy of the Outlook Section of The Bangkok Post and thanks are due to Khun Karnjariya Sukrung, the author of the article.

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Updated on : 26 November 2007

Phra Ajahn Jayasaro together with his mother, June and sister-in-law, Carol were invited to Sri Panwa recently. Phra Ajahn Jayasaro gave a dhamma talk in English on 21st November 2007, entitled “The mind with awareness has many choices”.

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Updated on : 26 November 2007