A Guide To Buddhist Monasteries/meditation Centres/study Groups

Many members have posted to this forum asking about places to learn or practice Buddhist meditation in Thailand. To make it easier to find this info quickly, here's a link to "A Guide to Buddhist Monasteries and Meditation Centres in Thailand":

Buddhist Meditation in Thailand

Sponsored by the World Fellowship of Buddhists, it was originally written by an American Buddhist monk living in Thailand (Phra Sunno, aka Jack Kornfield) and has been updated twice by layperson Bill Weir. The last update happened in the late 80s so some of the information is out of date. Nevertheless many of the monasteries and centres listed here remain still more or less as described.

Here also is a link to Buddhanet's updated list of places to practice in Thailand:

Buddhanet Thailand Directory

Places are also listed at DhammaWeb.org:

DhammaWeb

Thailand's own World Fellowship of Buddhists:

WFB

Dhamma Study Group
Around since the 1970s, probably the oldest dhamma discussion group in Bangkok. The group meets every Saturday between 2 and 4pm in Thonburi, and is attended by foreigners as well as Thais. They don't practice formal meditation and the main focus of the discussions is the Abhidhamma Pitaka.

Dhamma Study & Support Foundation
174/1 Soi Charoen Nakhon 78
Bukkalo, Thonburi, Bangkok 10600
Tel: 0 2468 0239
info@dhammahome.com
Dhamma Home

A very good link - thank you Sabaijai!

thanks for the effort sabaijai...

Another good link with loads of articles and books on Buddhism available online:

Buddha Sasana


What is Buddhism? (Buddhist Society of Western Australia)
Buddhism in a Nutshell. Venerable Narada Mahathera
Basic Buddhism - A Modern Introduction to the Buddha's Teaching. V. A. Gunasekara

What is Theravada Buddhism? John Bullitt
What is Theravada? Maung Kyauk Seinn
Theravada - Mahayana Buddhism. Venerable W. Rahula Mahathera
What is Theravada Buddhism? V. A. Gunasekara

Myanmar's Chanmyay Yeiktha Meditation Centre has a branch in Thailand:

Dhammodaya Chanmyay Yeiktha
45/1 MU 4 Tambol Tanoun-Krad, Ampur Maung, Nakhon-Pathom, 73000 Thailand
Tel/Fax: +66 (0) 81306 6453

Contact Person: U Sujata

www.chanmyay.org

Recommended books on Theravada Buddhist meditation:

A Comprehensive Manual of Abhidhamma (Vipassana Meditation and the Buddha's Teachings) by Bhikkhu Bodhi

Satipatthana: The Direct Path to Realization by Analayo

Be An Island: The Buddhist Practice of Inner Peace by Ayya Khema

Mindfulness in Plain English by Bhante H. Gunaratana

Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness : Walking the Buddha's Path by Bhante H. Gunaratana

Insight Meditation: An In-Depth Correspondence Course
by Sharon Salzberg, Joseph Goldstein

Experience of Insight
by Joseph Goldstein

Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life by Jon Kabat-Zinn

Ashoka E-Dharma University offers online courses on various aspects of Buddhism, including a concise, introductory course on Theravada Buddhism created by American monk Bhikkhu Bodhi.

The Buddha's Teaching As It Is

Another list, this one from dhammaweb.org

A&P (International Vipassana Meditation Center In Thailand)
206/1 Moo4 Tambol Sam Roi Yod
Pranburi, Prachuabkirikhan, 77120
Contact: Mrs. Pariyakorn Sutavimol
Tel/Fax: 032-559-218
Email: apfoundation@yahoo.com
Tradition: Intensive Vipassana Meditation (Mahasi Sayadaw)

Achan Naeb Teaching's Vipassana Insight Practice Center
Location: Hua Hin,Thailand
Contact: Rodrigo Aldana
Email: vipasanamx@yahoo.com
Web site: www.geocities.com/vipassanamx/no-cycle.html
Tradition: Vipassana Insight Practice as taught by the late Achan Naeb
Affiliation: Vivatta Insight Practice Institute
Spiritual Director: Achan Naeb Mahaniranonda
Teacher: Achan Prani Samreunrat

Boonkanjanaram Meditation Center
Pattaya, Chonburi 20260
Tel: 0-3823-1865
Tradition: Vipassana, based on the Four Foundations
of Mindfulness using techniques taught by Ajahn Naeb.
Teachers: Mr. Chua Jantrupon assisted by Miss Vitoon Voravises
(translator) and Frank Tullius

Chom Tong Insight Meditation Center
(Wat Phradhatu Sri Chom Tong Voravihara)
Tambon Ban Luang, Amper Chom Tong, Chiang Mai 50160
Tel: 0-5334-2184 (English) 0-53826-869 (Thai)
Email: chomtong@sirimangalo.org
Web site: www.sirimangalo.org
orasia.sirimangalo.org/chomtong
Tradition:Satipatthana Vipassana based on Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw's teaching.
Teacher: Phra Rajapromajaan, abbot and head Vipassana Meditation teacher for Northern Thailand. English-speaking teachers change, but are generally available year-round.


Dhamma Abha
138 Baan Huayplu, Tambon Kaengsopa
Amphur, Wangthong, Phitsanulok 65220, Thailand.
Tel: (55) 268-049 (international call) (055) 268-049 (local call).
Contact: Dhamma Kamala
Email: info@abha.dhamma.org
Tradition: Vipassana meditation as taught by S.N.Goenka

Dhamma Dhani
Bangkok, Thailand
Emails: preecha@sq.co.th , vipthai@hotmail.com
vipassana_foundation@hotmail.com
Tradition: Vipassana meditation as taught by S.N.Goenka

Dhamma Suvanna
Contact address:
710/1 M.12, T.Sila, A.Muang, Khon kaen Thailand 40000
Tel: (43) 242288, Fax: (43) 364544
Email: ittimonta@hotmail.com
Tradition: Vipassana meditation as taught by S.N.Goenka

Dhamma Kañcana
Contact address:
929 Rama 1 Road, Pataumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Email: nsc_d@hotmail.com
Tradition: Vipassana meditation as taught by S.N.Goenka

Dhammakaya Foundation
23/2 Mu 7, Khlong Sam
Khlong Luang,Pathum Thani12120
Contact: Dr. Chatchai Sribundit MD.
Tel: (+66-2) 524-0257 to 63
Fax: (+66-2) 5240270 to 1
Email: info@dhammakaya.or.th
Web site: www.dhammakaya.or.th
Spiritual Director: Ven. Dhammajayo Bhikkhu

Dhammodaya Meditation Centre
45/1 Mu 4 Tambol Tanoun-krat
Ampur Muang, Nakorn Pathom 73000
Tel: (0) 1-810-9632
Email: dhammodaya@hotmail.com
Tradition: Vipassana meditation, Mahasi Sayadaw
Contact: Ms Khun Nay

Dynamic Meditation Centres
Wat Perm Dham Chamlern (in Chanthaburi province)
Tel: 07-8177522
Website: www.dynamic-meditation.org
Tradition: Luang Por Teean's method of Dynamic Meditation
Contact: Ajahn Suthep
Email: ajahnsuthep@gmail.com

The House of Dharma
26/9 Lardprao Lane 15, Jatujak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
(about one kilometre from the Central Grand Plaza Hotel, Lardprao)
Tel: (2) 511-0439 Fax: (2) 512-6083
Tradition: Theravada based, associated with the Mook Rim Society
Email selena@bkk.loxinfo.co.th
Web site: www.angelfire.com/al/dhamma/home.html


I.B.P.S. Bangkok
100/109 32F Vongvanij Complex Bldg B
Rama 9 Road, Bangkok 10320, Thailand
Tel: 66 (2) 645-0598~12
Fax: 66 (2) 645-0597, 66 (2) 645-0121
Email: blia@asiaaccess.net.th
Web site: dharma.fgs.org.tw/ shrine/thaice
Tradition: Mahayana, Humanistic Buddhism
Affiliation: Fo Guang Shan
Spiritual Director: Ven. Master Hsing Yun

Luang-Poh Viriyang Sirintharo Foundation
754/222 Soi Punnawithee, Soi 101
Sukhumvit Road, Prakanong
Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Tel: (2) 332 8226, (2) 311 3903
Fax: (2) 311 3994
Contact: Mr. Suthon Chuenchoksant
Email: dhammamongkol@usa.net or polygon@cscoms.com

Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University
Wat Mahadhatu
Bangkok 10200 Thailand
Contact: Pramaha Sawai Chotiko
Tel: (662) 623-6328-225-8686 ext 106,121
Email: rectoroff@mcu.ac.th
Web site: www.mcu.ac.th
Rector: Phra Thepsophon (Prayoon Mererk Pali 9, Ph.D.)

Nhongphakau Meditation Center
728 m1 T.Khunyuom A. Maehong Sorn Province
Khunyuom, Chiangmai 58140 Thailand
Contact: Phra Udi Lyon
Tel: 06 2060638
Email: udilyon@yahoo.com
Web site: www.geocities.com/udilyon
Tradition: Mahasi Sawadaw

Praya Suntornlikhit & Khunying Rabiab Foundation (PSRB)
227/12 Charansanitwong Soi 3
Charansanitwong Road, Tapra
Bangkokyai, Bangkok 10600, Thailand
Tel: 0-868-2895, 2467-1292
Fax: 0-2868-2895, Ext. 0
Mobile: 01-2134224
Contact: Phra Kittisak Thitissampanno (President)

Samui Dharma Healing Center
63 Mu Tee 1
Ang Thong, Koh Samui
Surat Thani 84140 Thailand
Founder: Ajahn Buddhadasa Bhikku
Contact: Hillary Hitt
Email: samuifasting@hotmail.com
Web site: www.dharmahealing.com

Sangha Metta Project
Wat Sri Suphan
100 Wualai Road, Soi 2 Tambon Haiya
Muang District, Chiang Mai50100
Tel/Fax: (66 53) 201 284
Mobile: 05 02 97971
Email: laurie@cm.ksc.co.th
Web site: www.buddhanet.net/sangha-metta/project.html

Songdharmakalyani Temple
P.O. Box 108 Nakhonpathom 73000, Thailand
Email: chatsumarn@hotmail.com
Web site: www.Thaibhikkhunis.org
Contact: Ven. Dr. Chatsumarn Kabilsingh

Sorn-Thawee Meditation Centre
Bangkla, Chachoengsao 241
Tradition: Vipassana as taught by Mahasi Sayadaw

Suan Moke
(Monastery of the late Achan Buddhadasa)
Ampoe Chaiya Surat Thani 84110 Thailand
Fax: (77) 431-597
Web site: www.suanmokkh.org
Teaching method: Formal instruction is given only during monthly 10-day retreats; at other times interviews, books, and tapes are available. Retreats feature Dhamma talks, interviews, group sittings, walking meditation, and morning hatha yoga.
Abbot: Acharn Poh (Foreign monks and nuns do most of the English teaching.)

Thailand Vipassana Centre
Dhamma Kamala
200 Baan Nern-Pasook
(Behind Thai-Rath Vitaya 7 School)
Tambol Dong-Kee-Lek, Amphur Muang, Prachinburi 25000, Thailand
Tel/Fax: (037) 403 515
Contact: Mr. Nirand Chayodom
Tel: 5521 731, Off. 5210 392, Fax: 5521 753
Email: info@kamala.dhamma.org
Tradition: Vipassana meditation as taught by S.N.Goenka

Wat Asokaram
Sukumvit Road, Samut Prakan 10280
Tel: 0-2395-0003
Meditation method: Anapanasati is the main technique taught
Abbot: Ajahn Tong (Phra Khru Suvandhamma chote), Other senior monks assist.
Phra Ajahn Bunku Anuvathano speaks good English.

Wat Bhaddanta Asabharam
118/1 Moo 1, Baan Nong Pru, Nong Pai Kaiw
Baan Bung, Chonburi, 20220 Thailand
Contact: Ajahn Somsak Sorado
Tel: (0) 38 292- 361
web site: www.bhaddanta.com
Email: wat_asabha@yahoo.com
Tradition: Intensive Insight Meditation (Mahasi Sayadaw)
Spiritual Director: Ajahn Somsak Sorado
Teachers: Ajahn Dr. Bhaddanta Asabha, Ajahn Somsak Sorado

Wat Bovoranives (Wat Bovorn, Wat Bowonniwet, Wat Bowon)
248 Phra Sumen Road, Banglampoo, Bangkok 10200
Tel: 0-2280-0869, 0-2281-2831-3
Web site: www.watbowon.org
Abbot: His Holiness Somdet Phra Nyansamvara,
the Supreme Patriarch (sangharaja) of Thailand
Ordination: Foreigners occasionally ordain here
but few stay; contact the secretary for details.

Wat Chakrawaddirajawas
225 Chakrawaddi Road
Samphanthawong District
Bangkok 10100
Tel: (2) 225-3823, Fax: 225-6433
Teacher: Phra Maha Vichien

Wat Doi khu kaeo
Janjawa, Pasakluang, Maechan
Chiang Rai, 57270,Thailand
Tel: 094 236 609
Email: doikhukaeo@yahoo.com
Web site: www.geocities.com/doikhukaeo
Abbot: Phra Praphart Tachapanyo

Wat Doi Suthep (Phradhatu Rajavoravihara)
Srivichai Road, T. Suthep, A. Muang
Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand
Tel: 053 295 012


Wat Hin Maak Peng
Tambol Pra Putabat
Amper Sri Chiangmai
Nong Khai 43130
Tel: (042) 451-110

Wat Kow Tahm
International Meditation Centre
P.O. Box 18
Koh Pah-Ngan
Surat Thani 84280 Thailand
Web site: www.watkowtahm.org
Resident Teachers: Steve and Rosemary Weissman

Wat Mahadhatu (Wat Maha Tat)
Section 5, Taprachan
Maharaj Road, Phranakorn, Bangkok 10200
Tel: 0-26235685 or 02-6235881
Resident Teacher: Ven. Phramaha Bhatsakorn Piyobhaso
Assistant Teacher: Sister Tipsuda Podaeng
Email: piyobhaso@hotmail.com
Meditation method: Vipassana, Mahasi Sayadaw

Wat Nak Prok
Khet Pasicharoen, Bangkok 10160.
Tel: 0-2869-1699, 0-2467-2380
Email: watnakprok@hotmail.com or poonsak@watnakprok.org
Web site: www.watnakprok.org
Abbot: Phra Khru Dhammathorn Setthakic Samahito

Wat Pah Ban Thad
c/o Songserm Service
89 Phosi Road, Udon Thani 41000
Web site: www.luangta.com
Abbot: Ajahn Maha Bua
Senior resident monk: Ajahn Pannavaddho

Wat Pah Nanachat
(International Forest Monastery)
Bahn Bung Wai Amper Warin Ubon 34310 Thailand
Web site: www.watpahnanachat.org
Teachers: Ajahn Pasanno, Abbot (Canadian)
Ajahn Jayasaro, Vice-Abbot (English)

Wat Pak Nam
Therdthai Road
Amper Phasicharoen, Bangkok 10160
Tel: 0-2467-0811
Teachers: Chao Khun Bhawana Kosol Thera
Ven. P.K. Bhavananuwat

Wat Phradhatu Doi Suthep Rajavoravihara
International Buddhism Center
Tambon Suthep, Amper Muang, Chiang Mai 50200
Tel: 053295012
Emails: b_center@chedi5000.com or doisuthep@sirimangalo.org
Web site: doisuthep.sirimangalo.org or www.chedi5000.com
Tradition: Satipatthana Vipassana based on Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw's teaching
Teacher: Phra Noah Yuttadhammo - ordained student and Vipassana Teacher
under Taan Ajaan Tong (Phrarajapromajaan) of Wat Chom Tong.

Wat Phradhatu Sri Chom Tong Voravihara
Tambon Ban Luang
Amphur Chom Tong, Chiang Mai 50160
Spiritual Director: Ajarn Tong Sirimangalo (Phra Rajaprommajarn)
Tel: 53 826 869
Tradition: Satipatthana Vipassana
Affiliation: Mahasi Sayadaw Lineage
Spiritual Director: Chao Khun Phra Rajaprommajaan (Tong Sirimangalo)

Wat Pratumvanarama
Rama 1 Road, Prathumwan, Bangkok 10330
Tel: 0-0251-2315, 0-2252-5465, 0-22538822
Email: sala999@script.co.th
Web site: www.twf.or.th
Tradition: Theravada
Meditation method: Anapanasati Bhavana

Wat Pichaiyat Vipassana Centre
Tn. Somdet Chao Phraya
Klong San, Thonburi, Bangkok.
Tel: (0) 1 777 9346
Email: udhamma@yahoo.com.au
Teacher: Mr. Jeff Oliver (Australian)
Tradition: Theravada
Affiliation: Mahasi Sayadaw Lineage

Wat Sai Ngam (or Wat Trai Ngarm)
Tambon Donmasang,
Amper Muang, Supanburi 72000
Tel: 0-3552-2005
Teacher: Ajahn Dhammadharo (abbot) assisted by senior monks.
Tradition: A vipassana technique using hand movements.

Wat Sampran
T. Sampran, A. Sampran.
Ch. Nakornpathom 73110, Thailand
Tel: (034) 324000-1
Email: buddho@watsampran.com
Web site: www.watsampran.com

Wat Sanamnai
27 T. Wat Chalor
Amper Banggruai
Nonthaburi, West Bangkok 11130, Thailand
Tel: 883 7251, Fax: 883-7275
Teacher:Luangpor Thong Abhakaro
Web site: www.mahasati.org
Email: sanamnai@yahoo.com
Tradition: Luangpor Teean Jittasubho / Mahasati

Wat Sanghathan
Bangphai, Muang
Nonthaburi 11000, Thailand
Tel: (02) 4471766 or 4470799 - 800
Teacher: Ajhan Sanong Katapunyo
Email: vimokkha@hotmail.com
Web site: www.vimokkha.com

Wat Suthat-Thepwararam
BamRung Muang Road
Phranakorn, Bangkok 10200,Thailand
Tel: (2) 224-9845
Web site: www.watsuthat.org/english.htm


Wat Tungsammakeedhamm
Nong Pak Naag
Sam Chuk
Suphanburi 72130 Thailand
Tel: (35) 571645
Email: mckaruna@yahoo.com
Web sites: www.vimokkha.com
or www.geocities.com/sanghathan/index.htm
Teacher: Ven. Ajhan Sangwahn Khemmako

Wat Tham Thong
Chom Thong Insight Meditation Center
157 Ban Luang
Chom Thong, Chiang Mai Province 50160
Tel: 018449561
Email: wscthong@ntic.intanon.nectec.or.th
Teacher:Ajahn Suchin Vimalo, abbot (Thai; age 52)
Meditation: Vipassana based on methods taught by Mahasi Sayadaw

Wat Thaton
Tambon Thaton, Amphur Mae Ai
Chiang Mai 50280, Thailand
Tel: 053-459-309
Email: webmaster@wat-thaton.org
Web site: www.wat-thaton.org
Tradition: Vipassana Meditation
Contact person: Phra Ratha Panyavudho (Vayagool)

Wat U-Mong
Tambon Suthep
Amper Muang, Chiang Mai 50000
Tel: (053) 277-248 (call only from 8:30 am to 4 pm)
Resident Western monk: Phra Charles

Wat Vivek Asom
Vivekasrom Vipassana Meditation Center
Tambon Ban Suan, Ampher Muang, Chonburi 20000
Tel: (66-38) 283-766
Tradition: Vipassana as taught by Mahasi Sayadaw

The World Buddhist University (WBU)
616 Benjasiri Park Soi - Medhinivet off Soi Sukhumvit
24 Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok 10110 Thailand
Contact: Mr Pinayo Prommuang
Tel: 66 (0) 2-2580369 - 73
Fax: 66 (0) 2-2580372
Email: wbuisp@wb-university. org, pinayo_1@hotmail.com
Web site: www.wb-university.org
Spiritual Director: Dr. Banjob Banaruji

The World Fellowship of Buddhists (WFB)
616 Benjasiri Park Soi - Medhinivet off Soi Sukhumvit
24 Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok 10110 Thailand
Tel: (2) 661 1284-89, Fax: (2) 661 0555
Email: wfb_hq@asianet.co.th
Web site: www.wfb-hq.org

The World Fellowship of Buddhist Youth
616 Benjasiri Park Soi Medhinivet off Soi Sukhumvit 24,
Sukhumvit Road,Bangkok 10110Thailand
Contact: Mr. Anurut Vongvanij
Tel: (662) 661-1284 to 9 Ext. 101, Fax:(662) 661-0996
Email: wfbyhq@asiaaccess.net.th
Web site: www.wfby.org
Affiliation: The World Fellowship of Buddhists

Young Buddhist Association of Thailand
58/8 Petchkasem 54, Parsi-Charoen
Bangkok 10160, Thailand
Tel: (2) 413-7106 or (2) 805-0794 (-4)
Fax: (2) 413-3131
Email: ybatoffice@ybat.org
Web sites: www.ybat.org - www.dhammathai.org
President: Mr. Anurut Vongvanij
Email: billwong@ksc.th.com
Vice President, International: Mr. Pongpun Saovaphudhasuvej
Email: pongpun_s@hotmail.com
Teacher: Dr. Siri Karinchai and her team

Another list that looks fairly up to date, with some overlap with lists above:

A&P (International Vipassana Meditation Center In Thailand)
Address: 206/1 Moo4 Tambol Sam Roi Yod Pranburi, Prachuabkirikhan 77120
Tradition: Theravada Vipassana Meditation (Mahasi Sayadaw)
Phone: (09)134-2081
Contact: Mrs. Pariyakorn Sutavimol

Achan Naeb School Vipassana Insight Practice Center
Address:
Tradition: Vipassana practice as taught by the late Achan Naeb .
Affiliation: Vivatta Insight Practice Institute
EMail: vipasanamx@yahoo.com
Teacher: Achan Prani Samreunrat
Contact person: Rodrigo Aldana
Spiritual Director: Achan Naeb Mahaniranonda

Chom Thong Insight Meditation Section
Address: Tambon Ban Luang Amphur Chom Thong Chiang Mai 50160, Thailand
Phone: (53) 826-869
Website: http://home.cogeco.ca/~sirimangalo/chomthong/

Dhamma Kamala
Address: (Thailand Vipassana Centre) 200 Baan Nerrnpasuk, Tambon Dongkeelek Maung District, Prachinburi 25000, Thailand C/o Nirand & Sutthi Chayodom 65/15 Soi 1 Chaengwattana Road, Bangkok 10210, Thailand.
EMail: sutthi@ksc.th.com

Suan Moke (Monastery of the late Achan Buddhadasa)
Address: Ampoe Chaiya Surat Thani 84110 Thailand Suan Mokkh is about 600 km south of Bangkok and 50 km north of Surat Thani, just off the main highway running south to Malaysia and Singapore. On the map, we are just south of the narrowest part of Southern Thailand. Suan Mokkh can easily be reached by train, bus, and plane, but please do not arrive after dark! Travel by Train There are a number of trains leaving Bangkok every evening from about 17.30 until 22.30. Sleepers can be booked in advance. The trains arrive in Chaiya, the nearby market town, in the early morning, unless they are late - which is usual. From the Chaiya station, take the light blue song taew to Suan Mokkh for 6 baht. They leave regularly between dawn and dusk. Or you can hire a truck for about 80 baht. There are also trains coming up from Had Yai and Malaysia, but the arrival times are inconvenient. You may want to get off at the Surat Thani station (actually in Pun Pin, twelve km west of Surat Thani town proper) and spend the night. Catch a bus in the morning. (See below.) Travel by Bus
From Bangkok: Over night tour buses are available from the Southern Bus Terminal in Bangkok. Ask for: Acharn Poh Retreats:

Suan Mokkh International Monthly ten day retreats are organized by the Dhammadana Foundation under the guidance of Ajarn Poh. The meditation practice taught is mindfulness of breathing (Anapanasatti) and mindfulness (Vipassana). They begin the first


The World Fellowship of Buddhists (WFB)
Address: 616 Benjasiri Park Soi - Medhinivet off Soi Sukhumvit • Located in its own two story building at the back of a park at Sukhumvit Road and Soi 24. This is the best place in Bangkok to find out about the latest meditation retreats, teachings and information on Buddhist centres in Thailand. On the First Sunday of every month the WFB offers a program on Buddhism conducted in English, free of charge for the public at its headquarters off Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok. The program consists of the Buddhist Forum, Meditation instruction and practice, and (on selected Sundays only) a Dharma talk by an invited guest speaker. The Buddhist Forum is an open discussion group featuring a brief presentation on a selected topic of spiritual interest. All attendees are invited to participate in a free exchange of ideas and questions. The second part of the program focuses on Buddhist mediation. This session is led by a meditation master; usually a Theravada Buddhist monk from the international temple of Wat Pah Nanachat.
Website: http://www.wfb-hq.org/

Wat Ampawan
Sing Buree Teacher: Ajarn Jarun (Long por jarun) Meditation: 7 days retreats using insight meditatio: Large meditation room beside a river, bedroom ( share with 3-4 ), with clean and nice bathroom nearby (Thai style), free delicious breakfast and lunch. No charge for anything. Don't have to register,

Wat Chakrawaddirajawas
Address: Section10, Samphanthawong 225 Chakrawaddi Road Samphanthawong District
Bangkok 10100 Contact address: Wat Chakrawaddirajawas
Bangkok 10100 Tel: (662) 225-3823, Fax: (662)225-6433 Location: Near Chakrawaddi Police Station and: Wat Chakrawaddi has a Buddhist Sunday School, free parking for the meditators.

Wat Doi Suthep (Phradhatu Rajavoravihara)
Address: Srivichai Rd., T. Suthep, A. Muang Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand
Tradition: Theravada, Satipatthana Vipassana, Mahasi Sayadaw Tradition
Phone: 053 295 012; 01 034 5431; 07 177 0138
EMail: doisuthep@sirimangalo.org
Website: http://doisuthep.sirimangalo.org
Contact: Phra Boonkong, Mr. David
Spiritual Director: Taan Ajaan Tong Sirimangalo (Phrarajapromajaan)
Teachers: Phra Noah Yuttadhammo (English or Thai, some French) Doi Suthep is a famed for its serene and peaceful environment, giving visitors the impression that there really might be angels guarding its pristi

Wat Hin Maak Peng
Address: Tambol Pra Putabat Amper Sri Chiangmai


Wat Mahadhatu (Wat Maha Tat)
Address: Section 5, Taprachan Maharaj Road, Phranakorn, Bangkok 10200 look for more information at www.mcu.ac.th/IBMC
Phone: 0-26235685 or 02-6235881
EMail: piyobhaso@hotmail.com
Resident Teacher: Ven. Phramaha Bhatsakorn Piyobhaso
Assistant Teacher: Sister Tipsuda Podaeng
Location: Across the river from the Pramane Grounds, Bangkok. Terminal for many buses. Teacher: Ven.: Wat Maha Tat has a Buddhist University and a reasonable English library. There are booklets in English which describe this meditation practice. Talk on meditation and Buddhism on every 2nd Saturday an

Wat Pah Ban Thad
Address: c/o Songserm Service 89 Phosi Road. Udon Thani 41000. Located 564 km northeast of Bangkok and 16 km southwest of Udon Thani. Take a local bus, or taxi from Udon Thani south 8 km to Ban Gum Kling, then turn southwest 7 km to Ban Thad and continue one km to the Wat. Some buses go direct to Ban Thad from Udon and may even drop you off at the Wat's entrance. Samlor drivers in Udon usually know where the local bus departs from.

Wat Phradhatu Sri Chom Tong Voravihara
Address: Tambon Ban Luang Amphur Chom Tong, Chiang Mai 50160
Tradition: Satipatthana Vipassana
Affiliation: Mahasi Sayadaw Lineage
Phone: 53 826 869
EMail: thailand@sirimangalo.org
Website: http://www.sirimangalo.org
Spiritual Director: Ajarn Tong Sirimangalo (Phra Rajaprommajarn)
International Teachers: Thanat, Kate, Edward, Jodi
Contact Person: Phra Noah, Khun Thanat Teacher: Venerable Phra Ajahn Tong Sirimangalo, who teaches S: Location is a two hour bus-drive from Chiang Mai (buses leave at Chiang Mai gate). Chom Thong is the heart of the small village, where there are many hill-tribe people who know the way if asked. Recen

Wat Pichaiyat Vipassana Centre
Address: Tn. Somdet Chao Phraya Klong San, Thonburi, Bangkok.
Tradition: Theravada
Phone: +66 (0)1 777 9346
EMail: udhamma@yahoo.com.au
Teacher: Mr. Jeff Oliver (Australian)

Wat Pratumvanarama
Address: Rama 1 Road, Prathumwan, Bangkok 10330 Mondays - Fridays 7.00-8.00 12.00-13.00 17.00-20.00 The Head Monk and Meditation Master teaches Dhamma at 13.00-15.00 on the first and third week of the month, with special teaching on Saturdays and Holy Days.
Tradition: Anapanasati Bhavana
Phone: (66) 0-0251-2315, 0-2252-5465, 0-22538822
EMail: sala999@script.co.th
Website: http://www.twf.or.th/

Wat Sampran
Address: T. Sampran, A. Sampran. Ch. Nakornpathom 73110, Thailand
Phone: +66 [034] 324000-1 •
EMail: buddho@watsampran.com


Wat Sanamnai
Address: 27 T. Wat Chalor Amper Banggruai Nonthaburi, West Bangkok 11130, Thailand
Tradition: Luangpor Teean Jittasubho / Mahasati The place is located on the outskirts of Bangkok, it's a forest monastery in town.
Contact address: 27 Wat Sanamnai T. Wat Chalor A. Bang kruai J. Nonthaburi 11130
Teacher: Luangpor Thong Abhakaro
You can contact us via e-mail: sanamnai@yahoo.com

Wat Sanghathan
Address: Bangphai Muang Nonthaburi 11000, Thailand
Phone: (02) 4471766 or 4470799 - 800
EMail: vimokkha@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.vimokkha.com
Teacher: Ven. Ajhan Sanong Katapunyo An Austrian nun, Ven. Brigitte helps to teach foreign students. If you want further informations please contact. . We are open for foreign students to study Dhamma and pra


Wat Thapklo (Suanphraphothisat)
Address: Thapklo, Phichit 10110
Tradition: Theravada, Vipassana
Spiritual Director: Phra Khru Wisuthibawanakhun

Wat Tungsammakeedhamm
Address: Nong Pak Naag Sam Chuk Suphanburi 72130 Thailand
Phone: (35) 571645
EMail: mckaruna@yahoo.com
Teacher: Ven. Ajhan Sangwahn Khemmako

Young Buddhists Association of Thailand Retreat Centre
Address: 58/8 Petchalkasem, Soi 54
Fax: 413-3131 Teacher: Dr. Siri Karinchai and her team Meditation method: Very well organised. 7day: Large air conditioned meditation room, Bed rooms, nice bathrooms (both western and Thai style). Great facilities, free breakfast and lunch. No charge for anything. Pre-register only, limited to about

Here's a link to information on monasteries and meditation centres in Myanmar (Burma) that welcome foreign meditators.

Meditation in Myanmar/Burma