Sota Sati – at the BIA Mon. March 7

by Cittasamvaro

Below is an announcement by Gary who is leading an experimental program of mindfulness with sound at the all new BIA.

Sōta-Sati:

Mindfulness with Sound #4 –

Monday March 7 at BiA

A special meditation program of the Buddhadasa Indapañño Archives (BiA).

Focus the mind using sounds of nature, and man for one hour at sunset. Original and improvised ambient vocal and electronic music, with the shifting light and sounds of evening, leads toward calmness of mind and body. A unique approach to meditative sound. Come and join us!

Led by composer Gary Hall

Session leader and performer Gary Hall, with over 30 years experience of electronic music composition, has developed a unique approach to meditative sound. Using techniques of improvisation as well as composition, a dense ambient sound field is both object and facilitator of concentration

Date and Time:

Monday, March 7, 6:00 pm

Location

This event is at the brand new Buddhadasa Indapanno Archives in Suan Rot Fai, near Mor Chit BTS station.

This is the branch of Suan Mokh where the famous Buddhadasa Bhikkhu lived and taught for many years, and which is still a majour item on the spiritual tourism of Thailand agenda.

The place is beautiful, and vast. Overlooking the parklands near Mor Chit BTS, the complex includes a library, book shop, huge verandah overhanging the lake, and lots of art and sculpture. In following years this place will definitely become the most vital centre of Buddhism in Bangkok. Expect a lot of great events to happen here.

Directions:

Go to Mor Chit BTS Station and walk through the park for about 20 minutes. Motorcycles are an option taken from the foot of the BTS – but come on, you could do with the exercise, and it is a lovely park! You can also take a taxi from the BTS for about 45 baht. MRT users can go to Chatuchak Station or Pahonyothin station exit 3 (which is a slightly closer, but less pleasant walk)