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A GUIDE TO MEDITATION CENTRES IN THAILAND NORTHERN - Chom Tong Insight Meditation Center, Wat Phradhatu Sri Chom Tong Voravihara Introduction Advantage of practice in Thailand Choosing a Wat or meditation centre Living on a Wat or meditation centre Thailand Practicalities Meditation Techniques The four noble truths Going for refuge Taking the precepts Helpful hints on using the listings

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Bangkok Wat Mahatat Wat Bovornives Vihara Wat Pak Nam MEANING OF NAME : OTHER NAME : ADDRESS : DIRECTIONS : "Holy Relic Monastery on the Glorious Golden Hill" Chom Tong Meditation Center Tambon Ban Luang, Amper Chom Tong, Chiang Mai 50160 Located 60 km South-West of Chiang Mai. Easiest way is by blue bus from South (Chiang Mai) Gate. Or, take a yellow songtaew (also from Chiang Mai Gate). Buses go directly from NE bus terminal in Bangkok to Chom Tong Meditation Center, every evening. TELEPHONE : WEBSITE : 053-826-869 http://www.sirimangalo.org http://watchomtong.sirimangalo.org e-mail : watchomtong@sirimangalo.org MEDITATION SYSTEM : Satipatthana Vipassana (Insight Meditation in line with the 4 Foundations of Mindfulness) based on Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw's teaching. Students meet with a teacher once per day, on an individual basis, and are given individualised instruction based on their practice. As Chom Tong is a training center, meditators are required to follow instructions as given and practice wholeheartedly. Phra Rajapromajaan, abbot and head Vipassana Meditation teacher for Northern Thailand. English-speaking teachers change, but are generally available year-round.
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CENTRAL
Wat Asokaram Wiwek Asom Vipassana Sorn-Thawee Meditation Centre Boonkanjanaram Meditation Centre Wat Sai Ngam Sunnataram Forest Monastery

NORTHEASTERN
Wat Wah Poo Kaew Wat Pah Nanachat Wat Nong Pah Pong Wat Pah Wana Potiyahn Wat Doi Dhamma Chedi Wat Pah Ban That Wat Hin Maak Peng TEACHERS : TEACHING METHOD :

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NORTHERN
Wat Umong Wat Ram Poeng Tham Thong Meditation Centre Chom Tong Insight Meditation Center Wat Thaton Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep

LANGUAGE :

English and Thai. In the absense of English-speaking teachers, Englishspeaking translators are always available. Located behind the main temple grounds in Wat Chom Tong, the meditation center is quiet and peaceful, with trees covering most of the grounds. Well spread out over approximately 20 acres and constantly growing, it is slowly turning a sleepy rice field into a forest monastery complete with international meditation training center. A meditation hall, meditation garden, and smaller gazebos around the center give a variety of meditation possibilities. monks 40-80 novices 10 - 30 nuns 30 - 40 laypeople 100-120 A bell is rung at 4 a.m. and practice starts before breakfast. Breakfast is at 6 AM and Lunch at 11 AM. Reporting is either in the morning or evening. Meditation is conducted individually, at one's own pace. Meditators are asked to observe 8 precepts during their stay. The Kitchen at Chom Tong is fully functional to support international dietary needs. Expect normal Thai dishes without spice and vegetarian alternatives at every meal. For special dietary needs, help can be sought by the foreign department, and generally Soya milk is offered as a gift in the evening by one of the foreign nuns. Individual kuti (hut) in separate areas for men and women. Kutis are all spacious and modern-style with screens, electricity, fan, bathrooms with western-style toilets, and shower.

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WRITE IN ADVANCE? :

Yes, please write or enquire well in advance by phone or email. The large number of kutis (120+) are quickly filled by both Thai and International meditators. Wat Phradhatu Sri Chom Tong Voravihara is a Royal Historic Treasure, and contains the Holy Dakkhinamoli Buddha Relic; legend has it that the Lord Buddha came to teach the people on the hill near the monastery. The Meditation Center was founded over ten years ago, and is currently headed by Phra Rajapromajaan (Ajaan Tong Sirimangalo), founder of Wat Rampoeng Tapotaram.

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