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[Ave]

Sailing123, on 2009-02-03 04:52:22, said:

Dear All,

First of all, it is really exciting to know that there are English speaking SGI meetings in Bangkok, as well as in other places in Thailand.

I am an SGI member since 1987, Italian, but living in Boston at the moment.  As you may notice, I am not very familiar with this system yet, so I may have posted my question in the wrong place.  

I will be possibly move to Bangkok in the next few months, depending on when I can find a job there, and would like to know if, should I be in Bangkok, is there anyone willing to chant with me?  I do have my Omamori Gohonzon, but if I could meet members and chant in front of regular Gohonzon that would be very much appreciated.  

Otherwise, can anyone provide the times when the SGT cultural center in Bangkok is open?

Thank you very mcuh to All,

Fabrizio

Ciao Fabrizio,

In Bangkok there are several members scattered around town, I'm sure they will be happy to meet up with you.  There is one in particular who is also Italian and prepared to chant with others. His English is not so good so you might be able to help him/each other once you are here.

As far as I know, the centre in Lumphini, is open almost every day.  I'm not sure about the others.  If you read this thread a few pages earlier you will find the address and other information.

In the meantime I can get you in touch with Ashley, our Rainbow group leader, by personal message.

A presto!

[chutai]

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Hi Chutai, (nice name!)
You mentioned SGI in Phet'buri and Cha-Am in your post. I'm a member of SGI in London but I have a friend who was taken into Phet'buri hospital (I think) today - 16th Feb 2009 - with acute appendicitus and he's very, very ill. He is pretty much alone in Thailand and a bit frightened right now. His name's Brent Dawson. He doesn't chant himself - or only very occasionally - but he knows all about it as he used to live with me for six years and does believe it works (he saw how it worked in my life), he just can't quite believe it would work for him. Do you know of any members in Phet'buri who would chant for his health and recovery? I don't know whether they would be able to contact him or visit him in the hospital??? Or leave a text on his phone (in English)??? His number is (0066) 806547826 or the doctor there is Dr Marisat (?) Kriangsak (?) - sorry I have no idea how to spell Thai names but that's what her name sounded like. Thank you. Debra

Hello Debra

I'm sorry that it's so long since I've managed to reply to your post, but I don't log-on that often. It's interesting that your friend should have been in hospital in Phet'buri on the 16th of February as I was admitted to Phetcharat Hospital, Phe'tburi with chronic bronchitis on the 15th of February for 5 days - I'm pleased to add that I'm ok now. Please inform me how Brent is doing now. There are several members in Phet, although none speak English I could easily contact them and ask them to chant if need be and perhaps make a visit myself if we could locate the exact hospital in Phet; as there are three.

My best wishes

Nam-myoho-renge-kyo

[Ave]

Debra, on 2009-02-17 07:22:01, said:

PS. I almost forgot to give the doctor's number at the hospital in case Brent's phone is switched off while he's in there - it's (0066) 32417070. Or she may be the Administrator of the hospital, I'm not sure. But she definitely knows about Brent's operation - she was really worried he would die if he didn't have the operation in the next day or so. She's very nice. As I say, if it is possible for you to forward this message to any SGI members in Phet'buri or Cha Am. Brent lives in Cha Am on his own and really needs some support. Thanks again. Debra<br>

Hi Debra,

I'm a member from Chonburi province.  Any news about Brent?  I hope the operation went well and that he has recovered by now.  Let us know when you have a chance please.

If you are still in Thailand, not far from the capital, this weekend there are two Rainbow meetings you or other people interested could go to, if you have time.

Object of last week's study meeting at the Wittayu Centre in Bangkok, was the Gosho "Lessening One's Karmic Retribution", which you can find in WND pp199-201, and at

http://www.sgilibrar...ew.php?page=199

The Discussion Meeting will be held this coming Saturday, 21st March, at the same place and time:  1100-1230.  These discussions are always open to any guests or friends.  Please feel free to invite anyone to join with us and share their experiences and hear ours.  

The Rainbow meeting in Pattaya is taking place on Sunday 22nd March at Soka Gakkai Thailand in soi 5 on Third Road, north Pattaya at 3 pm.  
I'll be there at 2.30 for Daimoku if you wish to chant with me. All the best!

[chutai]

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Object of last week's study meeting at the Wittayu Centre in Bangkok, was the Gosho "Lessening One's Karmic Retribution", which you can find in WND pp199-2

I was in attendance for this meeting ( making the jouney to Bkk for that reason alone) and it was a good study with some knowledgeable and inspiring contributions. The main emphasis was on Boddhisattva Never Disparaging - which I had the opportunity to point out at the end that his example of profound respect for all beings is that of the ultimate shakyabuku in acknowledging that everyone has the poterntial for Buddhahood.

It's worth taking the time to read as The Gosho actually also uses his example. It can be found in chapter 20 of the Lotus Sutra

http://lotus.nichire.../lsw_chap20.htm

Faith. Practice and Study: the Three Pillars of Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism

Nam-myoho-renge-kyo

[chutai]

Afterword  

I suppose if I am to use terminology then it may be useful to spell it correctly: shakabuku

[Ave]

What a shame, it would have been the perfect opportunity to finally meet you, had I had the chance to come to Bangkok on this occasion.  

Leelu has just sent me some important supporting points to the Gosho "Lessening One's Karmic Retribution", the study of which I will be sharing with local members this afternoon in Pattaya.

Here they are:

#This Gosho has an empowering teaching



#working for other people's happiness



#break through obstacles by the right attitude



#to open brilliant opportunities for ourselves



#build great inner life force that helps to dispel dark clouds



#gives hope, courage and strength



#bring up our life condition



#to fulfill our mission



#it's our good fortune to have the Gohonzon and the means of changing our karma



#to appreciate the situation we are in



#Even when we are struggling with hardships in life, we help others to challenge and

triumph over their own destinies



#Encountering hardships for the sake of the Law



#Persecutions excellent opportunity to change our destinies



#if we hope to guide people to happiness in the Latter Day of the Law, it is of utmost importance to teach them about their innate power to triumph over suffering


#in Chinese characters this term literally means ''transforming the heavy and receiving it lightly''



#a person could expiate even the heaviest negative karma from past lives through retribution in a lighter form in this present existence



#karma can be transformed as a result of manifesting the Buddhahood inherently

within us



#negative karma erased when we bring forth the life-state of Buddhahood



#Gateway to attaining Buddhahood in this lifetime



#put a stop to the negative cycle of suffering and enter a new positive trajectory of happiness



#TURN POISON INTO MEDICINE


# redirecting our lives toward happiness right at this very moment



#defeating disbelief and slander, conquer darkness in our own lives, manifest life force and erase sufferings accumulated from negative karma



# PROTECT the LAW and defeat ignorance and darkness



#IMPORTANT thing is that one's words and actions are in harmony, in sync.

chutai, on 2009-03-21 12:36:41, said:

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Object of last week's study meeting at the Wittayu Centre in Bangkok, was the Gosho "Lessening One's Karmic Retribution", which you can find in WND pp199-2

I was in attendance for this meeting ( making the jouney to Bkk for that reason alone) and it was a good study with some knowledgeable and inspiring contributions. The main emphasis was on Boddhisattva Never Disparaging - which I had the opportunity to point out at the end that his example of profound respect for all beings is that of the ultimate shakyabuku in acknowledging that everyone has the poterntial for Buddhahood.

It's worth taking the time to read as The Gosho actually also uses his example. It can be found in chapter 20 of the Lotus Sutra

http://lotus.nichire.../lsw_chap20.htm

Faith. Practice and Study: the Three Pillars of Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism

Nam-myoho-renge-kyo

[laurahammgoetschel]

Hello Sgi members in Thailand !
I am an SGI member from Chicago, USA and I will be coming to Bangkok and N.E. cities/towns this week!  (Sept 11-19)
Every time I go to Thailand I try to connect with members, but have not had any luck so far.
I will be performing in a  musical group and would love to offer tickets for members if anyone is able to come to one of our concerts.
PLease help me connect this time - I am determined!
Nam Myoho Renge Kyo
Laura

[Saguez]

Hello,

I'm a french SGI member from Paris and will be in Bangkok and Ko Chang in december. I would be glad to meet english speaking members for cultural exchanges or just for chanting. I've noticed the adress of the SGT wutthayu center in Lumphini, is there someone who could give me the exact adress ?

Best regards

Christine SAGUEZ

[Debra]

Ave, on 2009-03-19 22:11:51, said:

Debra, on 2009-02-17 07:22:01, said:

PS. I almost forgot to give the doctor's number at the hospital in case Brent's phone is switched off while he's in there - it's (0066) 32417070. Or she may be the Administrator of the hospital, I'm not sure. But she definitely knows about Brent's operation - she was really worried he would die if he didn't have the operation in the next day or so. She's very nice. As I say, if it is possible for you to forward this message to any SGI members in Phet'buri or Cha Am. Brent lives in Cha Am on his own and really needs some support. Thanks again. Debra<br>

Hi Debra,

I'm a member from Chonburi province.  Any news about Brent?  I hope the operation went well and that he has recovered by now.  Let us know when you have a chance please.

If you are still in Thailand, not far from the capital, this weekend there are two Rainbow meetings you or other people interested could go to, if you have time.

Object of last week's study meeting at the Wittayu Centre in Bangkok, was the Gosho "Lessening One's Karmic Retribution", which you can find in WND pp199-201, and at

http://www.sgilibrar...ew.php?page=199

The Discussion Meeting will be held this coming Saturday, 21st March, at the same place and time:  1100-1230.  These discussions are always open to any guests or friends.  Please feel free to invite anyone to join with us and share their experiences and hear ours.  

The Rainbow meeting in Pattaya is taking place on Sunday 22nd March at Soka Gakkai Thailand in soi 5 on Third Road, north Pattaya at 3 pm.  
I'll be there at 2.30 for Daimoku if you wish to chant with me. All the best!

Hi Ave,
Really sorry I did not reply to you. Yes, Brent did make a full recovery from the appendicitus but, unfortunately, other health problems arose in February 2010 and he is terminally ill now. I am going to visit him for a week between 28 May to 5 June 2011 - in Cha am (I live in the UK). I would love to meet up with any SGI member in the Cha am area to chant. If any read this post, please send a text to my mobile number (I can't read Thai but I will get someone to read it to me if necessary) - 00447832240309. Thank you. Debra

[aroonchai]

I know a 17 years old Myanman boy who is interested in leaning more about SGI Buddhism. Who should I contact for a regular venue?