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Thai – South African Newsletter

Volume 44:  October 2011

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Highlights of Volume 44

* Annual Kathina Saffron Robe Offering to Buddhist monks at JMC, Halfway House — an ongoing 2,600-year noble tradition, on Sunday 16th October.
* Thai Pavillion at Taste of Joburg — incorporating THAI Airways, Tourism Authority of Thailand, Thai cooking and Thai products.
* The opening of  “Padbok” — a  5-star contemporary Thai restaurant in Brooklyn, Pretoria.
* A popular Computer Class at JMC on Sundays.
* Thai Food Crafting Lesson at JMC on 9th October, 2011.
* THAI Airways promotional fares to Bangkok and provinces.
* Meditation Retreat Course in Cape Town.
* JMC activities especially the “Sunday Meditation” at Halfway House starting 09.30 a.m.
* Gossips!!!

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The Annual Kathina Saffron Robe Offering

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Each year after the rains retreat, it is time for Buddhists to gather at their nearby monasteries and offer new set of saffron robes to the Buddhist monks.

This year, the rains retreat ends on 12th October, and the following Sunday 16th October at the Johannesburg Meditation Centre, Halfway House, Thai and local Buddhists and their fellowship of peace-seekers alike will conduct this noble tradition of robe offering.

Participants and visitors will experience this ongoing 2,600-year-long tradition.  By supporting the monastery is by all means supporting the tradition of peace-making since the Buddhist community operates on the concept of absolute non-violence.

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Programme of the Day of Kathina

11h00    Alms-Giving to Thai Buddhist monks
11h30    Lunch of Thai food supported by local Thai community
13h00    Kathina Robe Offering Ceremony
14h00    Receiving Special Holy Amulet for Blessings.  Ends.

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Thai – South African Newsletter Volume 43: September 2011

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Highlights of this 43rd issue:

* Royal Thai Embassy supports the Johannesburg Meditation Centre in promoting skills training of the Thai community.
* Thai Cooking Class at JMC by chefs from “Thai Cafe” Thai restaurant in Paulshof.
* Computer Class at JMC on Sundays.
* THAI Airways promotional fares to Bangkok and provinces
* JMC activities especially the “Sunday Meditation” at Halfway House starting 09.30 a.m.
* Gossips!!!

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Thai – South African Newsletter Volume 42: August 2011

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Highlights of this issue:

• Openning of JMC at Halfway House on 16 July 2011, presided by H.E. The Royal Thai Ambassador. Full Gallery!
• Thailand Trade Show during 30 June and 2 July 2011 at Sandton Convention Centre. Full Gallery!
• THAI Airways Hot Promotion on her 51st Anniversary
• Thai Cooking Class at JMC
• Free Thai Food Recipes & Article on Thai Herbs
• Basic Healthcare and First Aids at JMC – End of August 2011
• Security Tips on the Road for Thai Women at JMC – September 2011
• Basic South African Law for Thais at JMC – October 2011
• Computer Class for Thais at JMC – Commencing on 21st August 2011
• Meditation Retreat Course in September in Cape Town
• Gossips!!!

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‘The Middle Way’  Meditation Retreat

2^nd  -  6^th  October  2011

Johannesburg  Meditation  Centre (JMC),  Halfway House

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The 13th “Middle Way Meditation” will take place at JMC, Halfway House, during October 2-6, 2011.  Applicant can  download the application form here or at the end this page  and email the scanned form to:

info@peaceforafrica.org

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• Cost: R1,000 for 4-night lodging (sharing 2 person), T-shirt, and Thai food meals.  Please make enquiry for a single room stay.
• Please prepare loose yet polite attire for the entire duration.
• More info: 074-488-3322
• The 8 Precepts will be applicable to attendants. Click to read details: http://www.accesstoinsight.org/ptf/dhamma/sila/atthasila.html

Schedule (Tentative)

Sunday 2nd

16.00-17.00   Check-in at JMC
18.30-19.00   Light Dinner
19.00-20.00   First Orientation

Monday 3rd

05.30   Up
06.00   Loving-kindness Meditation (I)
07.30   Breakfast
09.30   Session 1: Understanding Nature of Body, Mind & Emotion
11.30   Lunch
14.00   Session 2: Appreciating the Nature, Feeling the Body Centre
15.30   Afternoon Stretching Exercise
16.00   Refreshment Break
18.30   Session 3: Blending with Nature & Transparency
19.30   Soft drink

Tuesday 4th

05.30   Up
06.00   Loving-kindness Meditation (II)
07.30   Breakfast
09.30   Session 4: Exploring One’s Horizon
11.30   Lunch
14.00   Session 5: Translucency
15.30   Afternoon Stretching Exercise
16.00   Refreshment Break
18.30   Session 6: Being the Centre
19.30   Soft drink

Wednesday 5th

05.30   Up
06.00   Loving-kindness Meditation (III)
07.30   Breakfast
09.30   Session 7: Being One with One’s Centre (I)
11.15   Lunch
14.00   Session 8: Being One with One’s Centre (II)
15.30   Afternoon Stretching Exercise
16.00   Refreshment Break
18.30   Session 9: Sharing Your Radiance
19.30   Soft drink

Thursday 6th

05.30   Up
06.00   Loving-kindness Meditation (IV)
07.30   Breakfast
09.30   Session 10: Perfect Neutrality (I)
11.15   Lunch
14.00   Session 11: Perfect Neutrality (II)
16.00   Last Orientation: Take Peace Home
16.30   Release

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Download:
13th ‘The Middle Way’ Application Form

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