Plan a meditation retreat at Wat Pa Tam Wua
Wat Pa Tam Wua is a Theravada Buddhist Forest Monastery in Mae Hong Son, Northern Thailand. People of every background are welcome to learn Buddhist practice in a peaceful monastic setting. Start with our complete meditation retreat in Thailand guide for an honest overview of the stay.
No booking
Walk in any day of the year and check in between 6:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
Stay 3–10 days
Three days is the recommended minimum; ten days is the usual maximum.
Offered freely
Accommodation, bedding, white clothes and vegetarian meals are provided without charge. Donations are welcome.
Monastic practice
Guests follow the daily timetable, attend required sessions and observe the monastery rules.
This is a working Buddhist monastery, not a hotel or wellness resort. Please read the practical information before travelling and arrive prepared to participate fully.
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Wat Pa Tam Wua Books
"Walk to be the Knower"
Want to learn more about Buddha, Dharma, Vipassana meditation and our monastery?
Welcome to download the online book written by Phra Anek Thanissarapoti, one of the monks of Wat Pa Tam Wua! This book is a great source of knowledge, it includes:
- Life of the Buddha
- What did the Buddha teach
- Handbook of Vipassana
- About Wat Tam Wua Forest Monastery
Mantras Chanting Book
In this Chanting Book, first we talk about some of the essentials: Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha.
Then we explain one of the Mindfulness techniques we actively using in our monastery: "Practice Mindfulness in bow down three times".
You will also find all the chantings that we practice at Wat Pa Tam Wua every evening. We always chant in three languages: Pali, Thai and English.
