Criteria
Registration criteria
Aged 18 or over
Able to take part in every activity for the whole course, from arrival day to departure day
In good health, able to look after yourself and climb stairs without difficulty
Each course takes up to 24 Thai participants and up to 8 English-speaking participants
No previous meditation experience is needed
Travel to the center on your own
Hand in your mobile phone and tablet to staff on arrival day; they are returned on departure day
After registering, add our LINE account @dhammavimutti (or message us on WhatsApp) and transfer the 500 THB deposit to confirm your place
The deposit is not refunded if you cancel
Preparation
What to bring
- Enough white clothing (shirts, long trousers or a wrap skirt, in white or another plain color) to change into for the whole course
- Personal toiletries: towel, soap, shampoo, comb, toothbrush, toothpaste, flashlight, mosquito repellent, razor, face mask, hand sanitizer
- Personal medications for any existing health conditions
- A plain-colored warm layer (the meditation hall is air-conditioned)
- Cloth bag — no noisy plastic bags
- Personal water bottle
- Socks
- Passport (or Thai national ID card) for registration
Accommodation
Shared air-conditioned dormitory. Each participant has their own fully enclosed mosquito net for privacy. Sharing a net is not permitted.
Fees
Free of charge. There is no course fee. If you wish to support the center, you are welcome to make a donation as you feel moved to. A 500 THB deposit confirms your place and is not refunded if you cancel.
Rules
Rules for Retreat Participants
Participants must be present for the full duration of the program as scheduled.
All practice sessions must take place in the meditation hall only, following the daily schedule strictly.
All mobile phones and communication devices will be collected by the center and returned on departure day.
Participants observe the Eight Precepts: no harming living beings, no stealing, celibacy, mindful speech, sobriety, no food after noon, no cosmetics or jewelry, and sleeping on a simple mattress.
Men wear white shirts and white or neutral long trousers. Women wear white shirts with white or neutral trousers or a wrap skirt.
Do not leave the retreat grounds without permission. Maintain restraint in body, speech, and mind at all times.
Avoid conversation with fellow practitioners and outsiders. Keep the mind focused inward.
Maintain silence during all activities in the meditation hall throughout the retreat.
Participants must set aside all matters unrelated to practice. No work or outside tasks are permitted on site.
Do not share meditation experiences or ask Dhamma questions with fellow participants. All questions must be directed to the teacher only.
No intoxicants of any kind. Sedating medications such as sleeping pills and antihistamines are also prohibited.
Participants should have a sincere intention to practice, good physical health, and sound mental health.
If any problems or discomforts arise regarding accommodation or daily life, inform a volunteer helper or the course coordinator.