Thailand Meditation Retreat News

Here are some responses from recent retreatants:

“This year’s retreat was so great! Genla’s [Michael's] instructions were developmental so that you could clearly understand each step. The meditation sessions were so valuable with his … instructions. The opportunity to walk on the beach was also a meditation. The neighbors neaby the center were warm and friendly. If you are seeking a place to more thoroughly explore mindfulness, this is the place!” - Shirley

“A life-changing experience for which I am profoundly grateful. I had expected it to be much more difficult…but to my surprise I relished the silence and the practices. Genla’s teachings are so understandable - I get it! But now I have to practice.”

“I had a great rereat experience. The teachings were awesome, the community was supportive, and the chance to quiet down and do some real “looking” into the mind’s nature has been motivational for my continuing dharma practice.”

“[The] environment was very conducive to practice. Not many outer distractions, and [I] felt very safe and welcome in town. It was obvious that a lot of effort and thought was put into the entire retreat in general, and into the teaching in particular. Truly an experience of a lifetime, a gem whose value cannot be measured.”

1 May – 31 July 2009:
The annual “Rains Retreat” will be held next summer beginning May 1.  The Buddha himself started the tradition of spending the rainy summer season in retreat with his monks.  This retreat follows in that tradition.  In brief, the teachings and practices of the retreat will cover the essential points taught by the Buddha as being the most important for those who desire to progress on the path to awakening.  A detailed description of the retreat is featured on the News page of this site.
Those who are unable to attend the entire retreat but would like to attend part of it should email info@meditate-Thailand.com to find out about the sections that are open for partial attendance.
Special accommodations rates will be in effect for those who are able to attend 2 months or all 3 months of this retreat.  Email info@meditate-thailand.com for details.