Description: This class and book launch will be held at the home of Rong Wongsuwan, Tune In Garden in Mae Rim, Pong Yaeng. Lifelong Learning participants will have an opportunity to learn about the life and writing of the Thai author Rong Wongsuwan. Dr. Tony Waters will also talk about his recent English translation of […]
Description: Lifelong Learning Payap and the Religion, Culture, and Peace Laboratory (RCPL) under the Department of Peace Studies at Payap University are teaming up to explore the various religious faith groups represented in Chiang Mai. Together with students and faculty of the Peace Studies Ph. D. Program, ten Lifelong Learning participants will have an opportunity to […]
Description: Lifelong Learning Payap and the Religion, Culture, and Peace Laboratory (RCPL) under the Department of Peace Studies at Payap University are teaming up to explore the various religious faith groups represented in Chiang Mai. Together with students and faculty of the Peace Studies Ph. D. Program, ten Lifelong Learning participants will have an opportunity to […]
Description: This is an introduction to one group of 20th and 21st century works (operas) that reflect new thinking by contemporary composers. In 2007 Alex Ross, the music critique for The New Yorker, wrote the book ironically titled “The Rest Is Noise.” It’s a review of the 20th century intellectual development in all the arts. Yes. Some of […]
Description: Qigong for Balancing Body & Mind as we Age (Morning Course) In this 6-session course, we will explore a series of standing Qigong movement and breathing exercises to build body awareness, improve physical balance, and develop skillful reflexes to protect against harmful falls. Throughout the course, students will be encouraged to think more broadly […]
Description: Qigong for Balancing Body & Mind as we Age (Morning Course) In this 6-session course, we will explore a series of standing Qigong movement and breathing exercises to build body awareness, improve physical balance, and develop skillful reflexes to protect against harmful falls. Throughout the course, students will be encouraged to think more broadly […]
Description: Ajarn Vithi Phanichphant, an academic expert in arts, culture and Lanna traditions, was founder of and professor at the Thai Art Department Faculty of Fine Arts Chiang Mai University. He was instrumental in setting up the Lanna House Museum. He is an engaging speaker and has led several Lifelong Learning Payap excursions in the […]
Description: Including a special visit to the new Prince Doctor Museum We will begin with an illustrated lecture by Graham Jefcoate in which we’ll learn about the American Presbyterian Mission’s medical work from the arrival of Dr James W. McKean in 1889, through the opening of McCormick Hospital under Dr E. C. Cort in 1925, […]
Description: Join us for a day of birding on Thailand’s tallest mountain, Doi Inthanon. Khun Uthai is an experienced bird guide and photographer who will introduce you to the birds on Doi Inthanon. You will be going to the summit, mid elevations and low elevations to see a wide variety of bird species that include […]
Description: This is an introduction to one group of 20th and 21st century works (operas) that reflect new thinking by contemporary composers. In 2007 Alex Ross, the music critique for The New Yorker, wrote the book ironically titled “The Rest Is Noise.” It’s a review of the 20th century intellectual development in all the arts. Yes. Some of […]