Avihimsa is a Pali word which means not causing harm. To practise ‘Avihimsa’ is not to say or do anything that creates suffering for oneself or for others and also not to say or do anything that creates or encourages the cause of suffering in oneself or others. This includes avoiding words or conduct which … Read More
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
April 20, 2020 We wish a warm welcome back to school to all Panyaden parents and students. Online learning guidelines were shared with parents but not having experienced it yet, students wonder what it will look like and what it will feel like? Imagine you have a chance to meet your teachers in small groups … Read More
YEAR 9, IMYC, UNIT 3: CHALLENGE STUDENT READINGS
#PYDAcademic #PYDLifeSkills #PYDTAL YEAR 9, IMYC, UNIT 3: CHALLENGE STUDENT READINGSTHE JOURNEY Mila Meerhof, (Dutch-Taiwanese) Year 9 student at Panyaden International School, was inspired to practice and read The Journey by Francesca Sanna for her Thai as an Additional Language class. “I like this book because it expresses how refugees feel when they have to … Read More
Panyaden 12 Wise Habits: Metta Karuna
Metta, often translated as loving kindness, is perhaps better defined as goodwill or benevolence. It is a strong, sincere wish for the happiness of all beings without discrimination. Karuna is compassion, the empathetic understanding of the suffering of others and the genuine wish to relieve them of that suffering. In the teachings of the Buddha, … Read More
Panyaden 12 Wise Habits: Indriya Samvara
Panyaden 12 Wise Habits: Indriya-samvara Indriya‐samvara (we use the Thai translation at school which is pronounced insee‐sang‐won) means ‘using the senses wisely,’ or restraint of the senses. The term is often found in Buddhist texts as indriya samvara sila and as such this Wise Habit means self‐control of the senses in order to live a … Read More
Panyaden International School Teachers and Staff Meditation Retreat, February 2020.
Panyaden International School Teachers and Staff Meditation Retreat, February 2020. Kru Jeab: K2 Busy Ants Homeroom Teacher“The meditation retreat at Wat Pah Yen Boon Forest Monastery, Chiangrai (February 5th-9th, 2020) conducted by Venerable Phra Ajahn Piyasilo (Phra Ajahn Jiew) was a good opportunity for me again to reflect on myself, to practice being mindful and … Read More
Panyaden 12 Wise Habits: Sacca
Sacca (pronounced ‘sat‐ja’) is a Pali word meaning “real” or “true.” It means to uphold integrity by speaking and acting according to the truth and to keep one’s word. It is a wise habit of profound importance and yet in daily life it is one of the most difficult for us to consistently practise. In … Read More
Wai Kru Ceremony
DID YOU KNOW? WAI KRU CEREMONY Wai Kru (ไหว้ครู) Wai: A wai is a common Thai greeting as a way to express gratitude or respect, showing understanding of a situation or person, and also as a polite way to apologize. The palms of the hands are pressed together in a prayer-like gesture with fingers pointing … Read More
Panyaden 12 Wise Habits: Samadhi
The word samadhi originates from the Sanskrit sam‐a‐dha, meaning “to bring together.” It is usually translated as “concentration” or composing of the mind. It is the mind that does not waver, does not scatter itself and is focused on the task at hand despite being disturbed, persuaded or provoked. When we achieve samadhi we attain … Read More
HAPPY NEW YEAR & WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL 2020
Happy New Year and Welcome Back to School 2020 Daiju Vithayathil, Secondary Principal, Panyaden International School Happy New Year and welcome back to school. We will be working on re-establishing routines as we get back on track with learning. I hope that everyone was able to spend some quality time with family, friends and loved ones … Read More
