Ibrahim Jabbari
Meditation sounds like the easiest way to find inner peace—simply close your eyes and free your mind. But perhaps it’s easier said than done. There are too many distractions around us that regularly obstruct the peace-seeking process. Probably the best way to get yourself in the proper state of mind for meditation is to join other like-minded students at a meditation center, one of which is situated right in the heart of the city. Bangkok Shambhala Meditation Center offers meditation classes led by English-speaking certified instructors who are trained in the teachings of Shambhala Buddhism. The center also hosts a book club-style group where participants discuss Buddhism-related topics and exchange stories on their meditation experiences. Classes are provided free of charge, but a donation is recommended. If you’d rather meditate in a temple, head to Wat Mahathat near the Grand Palace where Vipassana meditation sessions are conducted by English-speaking monks three times a day, ending with a Dhamma talk at 8 pm.
Location: Bangkok Shambhala Meditation Center, 3/F, Young place, 118/79 Soi Sukhumvit 23, Asoke, 086 788 7408. Wat Mahathat, 3 Maharat Road, 02 222 6011, 02 222 4981
