Many women, both foreign and Thai women are interested in coming to Thailand to practice the core teaching of the Dhamma, that is, meditation and they seek a temple where they can stay and practice. Of course they might have concerns about language (English) and safety.
Songdhammakalyani is a female monk temple so women can feel completely safe. Ven. Dhammananda speaks fluent English and possesses great knowledge for teaching both concentration and insight meditation.
Songdhammakalyani monastery organizes silent retreats in order to spread the right knowledge of both concentration and insight meditation to women for their benefit so they can access the wisdom of Buddhism, both in theory and in practice in a safe environment.
Check the News and Upcoming Events for details or send us an email. If you already have a group interested in this unique experience and are looking for a place to practice, please contact us. You are also free to come on your own and practice quietly by yourself in the Medicine Buddha Vihara.