Description: Theravada Buddhism practice in Thailand includes spirits, Hindu gods, Chinese deities, and local legends. To understand this encompassing complex, our presenter will highlight parts of her new book, Living Theravada: Demystifying the People, Places, and Practices of a Buddhist Tradition. Attendees will come away with a wealth of knowledge regarding the contemporary Buddhist tradition in Thailand […]
Description: About our lecturer: Jack Eisner is a retired university lecturer in English, who has lived in Chiang Mai since 1998. He taught at Payap University and Chiang Mai University before retiring from teaching in 2013. Since 2007, as a labor of personal interest, Jack has been doing research, writing and lecturing on the subject […]
Description: A quick look at the geological backstory with Dr. Chris Carpenter We in Chiangmai live next door to the highest, steepest, most dynamic mountains on Earth. The geological forces that build the Himalaya and the Tibet Plateau, and tear them down, remain active today and exert a profound effect on the landscapes of Northern […]
Description: Most of you are familiar with the delightful Thai festival called Loy Krathong, but how many of you know about Yee Peng or the Lantern Festival which takes place at the same time every year? Yee Peng is celebrated in northern Thailand on the full moon of the 12th month. It is a religious […]
Description: Enjoy a guided exploration of the environment, culture and history of the Mai Soi watershed in Chomthong District. You will visit Tam Tu Pu Buddhist monastery, hike along a forest stream and visit a sacred forest. Khun Kunakorn is an experienced biologist who will take you on less traveled back-roads to learn about the […]
Description: IT’S A FACT . . . THE DEEPER YOU CAN BREATHE THE LONGER YOU CAN LIVE In the well-known, twenty-year prospective Framingham Study, medical researchers concluded that second only to age, one’s ability to take a deep breath is the single best predictor of longevity. This is not surprising, given that breathing is your […]
Description: Since we first visited the McKean Senior Center two years ago, there have been some major changes on the site. The museum has been expanded, several heritage buildings, including the McClanahan Theater and Nielson Hays Memorial Building, have been restored and new information about them has become available. Join us on a return visit […]
Description: Join our photography interest group, dedicated to bringing together individuals who share a passion for photography. Whether vou are a seasoned photographer or a beginner just starting out, our meetings will provide an engaging and supportive environment where you can learn, share tips and tricks, and review each other's work. The group will explore […]
Description: Join our photography interest group, dedicated to bringing together individuals who share a passion for photography. Whether vou are a seasoned photographer or a beginner just starting out, our meetings will provide an engaging and supportive environment where you can learn, share tips and tricks, and review each other's work. The group will explore […]
Description: American jazz pianist Maurice Rocco lived and worked in Thailand for 12 years. For awhile, away from American racism and homophobia, Rocco found safety and commercial success as an expatriate in Bangkok. From 1964 until his murder in 1976, he enjoyed a vibrant second act as a nightlife pianist. During those dozen years, however, ideas […]