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Wingfield73
Chiang Mai, Thailand922 contributions
May 2022
The wooded grounds are beautiful and the monks friendly and happy to talk in this quiet, peaceful monastery/meditation centre. We were dive bombed with branches thrown from a great height by a large monkey and admired a small friendly tortoise. There is a pond with magnificent Victoria water lilies and lots of carved stone panels showing the life of the Buddha.
Written May 28, 2022
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timmermanns1962
Aachen, Germany210 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
Awesome place of quiteness and beauty. I used it for my retreat and its a place you will not find a second one. The Wat is open for everybody who meditate and pray, starting 04:30 am with chanting open air. A very special moment.
Written February 25, 2020
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VineNFigTree
Laos256 contributions
Oct 2016 • Solo
This was my first retreat at Suan Mokkh International Dharma Heritage (about 2 km from the main Wat Suan Mokkh), an amazingly beautiful, large meditation center in a rural nature setting, with huge banyan trees hovering above the walkways, amidst a scenic mix of ponds, fields, hot springs, gardens and jungle surrounding the numerous buildings (which include 5 meditation halls). People are encouraged to go barefoot the whole time, and I did (stinging ants are a problem!). It was early October, and we still had a few heavy downpours, generally around lunchtime.
I found the schedule easier by comparison to the several Goenka Vipassana retreats that I have done before (in Nepal and Thailand), which are much more meditation-intensive, with up to 2-hr sittings at a time and almost no other activities, except for breaks and a one-hour evening taped lecture - very demanding and difficult. This Buddhadasa retreat (the name of the revered Thai monk who is now dead) is more of a 'beginner's retreat', with the longest meditation period not exceeding 40 minutes (although I still found that I improved my technique and got new insights). The program uses a similar Theravada Buddhist approach - wakeup at 4 am, no talking for 10 days, anapanasati meditation, but because there is much less time in actual sitting meditation, the day is interspersed with many other activities like yoga/tai chi, short and long (usually taped) talks, walking meditation, an optional chanting session, hot springs during break periods, short work sessions, etc. (perhaps a bit of a European spa flavor). The food – breakfast at 8 and lunch at 12.30 - was super-delicious vegetarian, veggies and lots of tofu dishes, brown rice, fruit, dates, and Thai desserts. No dinner, but none was needed, instead at the 6 pm 'tea time' chocolate soy milk was also served.
While perhaps physically demanding for some beginners, the retreat also clearly had a profound psychological effect on many participants, as was expressed at the end when we all were asked to give a 2-3 minute comment on our experience, and there were a number of emotional moments. I got to talk with a number of participants at the end and found them to be really really nice people.
Since this session (beginning on the first day of every month) is oriented to westerners and is in English, few Thai people attend (unlike the Goenka retreats which also get local people). There were about 70 participants, men and women about equally, only a few of whom were older and middle-aged (I was by far the oldest). Most were young, well-off, fit, educated, beautiful and handsome, hippie-new age stylish with fashionable rangi-changi yoga clothes, from many countries, most doing a long travel abroad, although some came specifically for the retreat. However, unlike the Goenka retreats, the dropout rate was surprisingly quite high, with only about 40 people remaining at the end. I guessed that dropouts left partly because the place is mostly run by monks and nuns (the Goenka retreats are conducted by lay people), and the lectures and vibes are very Thai-ritual-religious-buddhist, more oriented to novice monk renunciates and rather off-putting to some of the young hippie-type dreadlock full-moon-party substance-ingesting travelers. Perhaps the sleeping accommodations also discouraged some – a straw mat on a concrete slab, a wooden pillow, and a very thin blanket. For the less hardy, I recommend bringing a camping mattress and pillow, as I did.
For me, it is always nice to 'refresh' and calm down. Interesting as to how it invariably seems to take the first 3 days to get the nervous system and hormones to begin to get quiet, and part of it is detox – in my case only caffeine. Wonderful experience!
I found the schedule easier by comparison to the several Goenka Vipassana retreats that I have done before (in Nepal and Thailand), which are much more meditation-intensive, with up to 2-hr sittings at a time and almost no other activities, except for breaks and a one-hour evening taped lecture - very demanding and difficult. This Buddhadasa retreat (the name of the revered Thai monk who is now dead) is more of a 'beginner's retreat', with the longest meditation period not exceeding 40 minutes (although I still found that I improved my technique and got new insights). The program uses a similar Theravada Buddhist approach - wakeup at 4 am, no talking for 10 days, anapanasati meditation, but because there is much less time in actual sitting meditation, the day is interspersed with many other activities like yoga/tai chi, short and long (usually taped) talks, walking meditation, an optional chanting session, hot springs during break periods, short work sessions, etc. (perhaps a bit of a European spa flavor). The food – breakfast at 8 and lunch at 12.30 - was super-delicious vegetarian, veggies and lots of tofu dishes, brown rice, fruit, dates, and Thai desserts. No dinner, but none was needed, instead at the 6 pm 'tea time' chocolate soy milk was also served.
While perhaps physically demanding for some beginners, the retreat also clearly had a profound psychological effect on many participants, as was expressed at the end when we all were asked to give a 2-3 minute comment on our experience, and there were a number of emotional moments. I got to talk with a number of participants at the end and found them to be really really nice people.
Since this session (beginning on the first day of every month) is oriented to westerners and is in English, few Thai people attend (unlike the Goenka retreats which also get local people). There were about 70 participants, men and women about equally, only a few of whom were older and middle-aged (I was by far the oldest). Most were young, well-off, fit, educated, beautiful and handsome, hippie-new age stylish with fashionable rangi-changi yoga clothes, from many countries, most doing a long travel abroad, although some came specifically for the retreat. However, unlike the Goenka retreats, the dropout rate was surprisingly quite high, with only about 40 people remaining at the end. I guessed that dropouts left partly because the place is mostly run by monks and nuns (the Goenka retreats are conducted by lay people), and the lectures and vibes are very Thai-ritual-religious-buddhist, more oriented to novice monk renunciates and rather off-putting to some of the young hippie-type dreadlock full-moon-party substance-ingesting travelers. Perhaps the sleeping accommodations also discouraged some – a straw mat on a concrete slab, a wooden pillow, and a very thin blanket. For the less hardy, I recommend bringing a camping mattress and pillow, as I did.
For me, it is always nice to 'refresh' and calm down. Interesting as to how it invariably seems to take the first 3 days to get the nervous system and hormones to begin to get quiet, and part of it is detox – in my case only caffeine. Wonderful experience!
Written October 26, 2016
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Pipo P
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Jul 2022
On the positive side:
The nature is beautiful, the hot springs really enjoyable, food is great and the 10-day set up really nice. Most people do make progress and will be happy to have endured it afterwards. Dormitories and so on are very simple but at least you have your own room/cell. This time there were around 40 participants so a fairly small group. The small shop for mosquito repellent etc is very helpful.
Besides that:
It is focused on beginner level and not for advanced meditators with a lot of walking meditation to make it easier for everyone. Still, don’t expect too much detailed insights on the specific steps but more generic guidance with a lot of buddhism-related introductions
Its quite noisy. Morning talk, dhamma talk, food reflection, chanting, yoga / relaxation instructions are a lot for a silent retreat and disturb the calming mind. Due to the constant change between sitting and walking meditation there is also a lot of movement. Bring earplugs
Instead of yoga mats there are straw mats (more dangerous than helpful), instead of sleeping mats there are „wooden mats“ and „wooden pillows“ (strange thinking that softer mats for participants are luxurious while for coordinators/staff they are ok) and the meditation cushions have seen much better days. Bring your own stuff
Yoga instructions are focused on the course coordinator and his needs - you more or less follow that. Yoga was 105 minutes a day.
Day 10 was really a lost day due to how the program was set up with day 9 as the „marathon“ meditation day
Really not working:
The surprising „working meditation“ on day 10 is a terrible idea! We were expected to shovel sand for a new Wat Suan Mokh building that is even outside of the retreat areal. They probably just wanted to save some money and used us to do the work. This was announced on the afternoon itself and communicated as a meditation exercise and not as a humble request. So much for the noble spirit
May Wat Suan Mokh learn from its mistakes
The nature is beautiful, the hot springs really enjoyable, food is great and the 10-day set up really nice. Most people do make progress and will be happy to have endured it afterwards. Dormitories and so on are very simple but at least you have your own room/cell. This time there were around 40 participants so a fairly small group. The small shop for mosquito repellent etc is very helpful.
Besides that:
It is focused on beginner level and not for advanced meditators with a lot of walking meditation to make it easier for everyone. Still, don’t expect too much detailed insights on the specific steps but more generic guidance with a lot of buddhism-related introductions
Its quite noisy. Morning talk, dhamma talk, food reflection, chanting, yoga / relaxation instructions are a lot for a silent retreat and disturb the calming mind. Due to the constant change between sitting and walking meditation there is also a lot of movement. Bring earplugs
Instead of yoga mats there are straw mats (more dangerous than helpful), instead of sleeping mats there are „wooden mats“ and „wooden pillows“ (strange thinking that softer mats for participants are luxurious while for coordinators/staff they are ok) and the meditation cushions have seen much better days. Bring your own stuff
Yoga instructions are focused on the course coordinator and his needs - you more or less follow that. Yoga was 105 minutes a day.
Day 10 was really a lost day due to how the program was set up with day 9 as the „marathon“ meditation day
Really not working:
The surprising „working meditation“ on day 10 is a terrible idea! We were expected to shovel sand for a new Wat Suan Mokh building that is even outside of the retreat areal. They probably just wanted to save some money and used us to do the work. This was announced on the afternoon itself and communicated as a meditation exercise and not as a humble request. So much for the noble spirit
May Wat Suan Mokh learn from its mistakes
Written August 14, 2022
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Zvisha S
1 contribution
Mar 2020 • Solo
I was there when Tan Dammavidu (the English monk) was giving teachings, and it was amassing and life changing.
I came back and the place was not the same. I left after 2 days. Tai chi and guided meditations instead of deep philosophy. If you are into that thing, you will enjoy it, but I hated every moment. The level of teachings I got you can find in your neighborhood Yoga place - definitely not something to go to Thailand for :(
I am happy that I was there in the times before they 'renovated' it's program. Anicha :(
I came back and the place was not the same. I left after 2 days. Tai chi and guided meditations instead of deep philosophy. If you are into that thing, you will enjoy it, but I hated every moment. The level of teachings I got you can find in your neighborhood Yoga place - definitely not something to go to Thailand for :(
I am happy that I was there in the times before they 'renovated' it's program. Anicha :(
Written February 18, 2021
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LoJaco
Trento, Italy44 contributions
Jun 2020
I had attended the retreat in June 2019, looking for a safe place to practice deep meditation, nothing else.
Food, bed, hot springs and landscape are beautiful.
I did not read the reviews before my stay as I did not want to have expectations, but maybe I should have.
It is not silent, at all. As many other participants wrote, you hardly find a moment to meditate without some background noise.
Felt more like a place of constrainment, more than meditation.
Food, bed, hot springs and landscape are beautiful.
I did not read the reviews before my stay as I did not want to have expectations, but maybe I should have.
It is not silent, at all. As many other participants wrote, you hardly find a moment to meditate without some background noise.
Felt more like a place of constrainment, more than meditation.
Written May 20, 2021
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Giorgio F
1 contribution
Mar 2016 • Couples
i went and on the second days i noticed that all roofs are made with asbestos sheets and they collect rain water which is then filtered and used in cooking and as drinking water. Some of these roofs look pretty old. Water running off these asbestos roofs, along with the sun, abrade over time the panels, carrying minuscule pits of asbestos and depositing them in the drinking water. Not healthy. Maybe i got paranoid, but on the day 5 i escaped. I am sorry cause the course was interesting. But I believe the place maybe polluted. While i was there some workers were putting up a new roof and cutting and making holes in the asbestos sheets with no masks and there are tons of asbestos roofs there. I just imagined how much toxic dust has fallen around the park while they were installing the roofs. I know in thailand asbestos roofs go for the majority, but i do not want to drink water from these. I am sorry also cause i did not say anything to the monastery management, i thought i would inform them later (cause i am sure they ignore the possible danger and the pollution that these roofs will create once they will be replaced cause too old), but there is no email.
Written April 30, 2016
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Thank you so much for your feedback. Since the health of both our participants and staffs here are our first priority, we will look into this matter regarding our drinking water as you have suggested. We will report back with result we have found or any improvement we made as soon as possible. And if we have cause you any concern during your stay with us here, we sincerely apologize.
Thank you so much for your honest feedback,
Suanmokkh IDH
Written October 1, 2018
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Cecile D
1 contribution
Jan 2019 • Solo
I wanted to share with you my last meditation in January 2019 .
I came 6 times in this beautiful place , the first time was in 2011 january but I did come back since 2014.
When I did my first interview this year with the Thaï lady , she told me that there was a new restructuration .
And what a "disappointment" I lived during all this retreat ..
It’s not a silent meditatation retreat anymore, so many talks and individual comments broke this beautiful atmosphere…
It starts very early in the morning with a very long talk and a guiding meditation…. instead of letting the silent settle down slowly…especially at this time.
We finally meditate in silence for 15 minutes only …..
then…it continues before each meals with a very loud speech over a microphone to teach us the way Bouddha used to take his meal (it’s interesting but really not at this moment ..and not in this context) .
About the Dhamma talks, it used to be very active with Tan Dhammavidu but this time it’s was difficult to be concentrated all the time with the tapes of Bouddadassa Bikkhu talks .
The chanting used to be optional, it was this time obligatory. It will have been ok if we only have to chant but it was more about comments than chanting…
The best day was the 9th day….. peaceful , silence , presence , no talks, no comments, just the present moment …..
During all the year, it is difficult to find silence in our life, the media are more and more important, and it was such a wonderful opportunity to know that such a place like Suan Mokh existed and that we could escape from our noisy world to pay more attention about our mind and the way it works.
I have had a wonderful experiences over this place and thanks to the precious silence and it helps me a lot in my behavior.
I will have a proposition to make, why don’t you organize two halls of meditation, one is always free near the pond for the people who like to meditate without talks and noise and the big one for the one who need more explanation …?????
I feel sad because I am not sure I would like to come again in your new conditions.Please let me know how you feel,
I know that I am not the only person who feel the same way, I did not dare to tell you this when I finish my meditation that is why I wrote to you today but I read the comment in Trip Advisor and I know that people would like to find Suan Mock as it used to be.
Silence is sacred, please don’t waste it …..
I came 6 times in this beautiful place , the first time was in 2011 january but I did come back since 2014.
When I did my first interview this year with the Thaï lady , she told me that there was a new restructuration .
And what a "disappointment" I lived during all this retreat ..
It’s not a silent meditatation retreat anymore, so many talks and individual comments broke this beautiful atmosphere…
It starts very early in the morning with a very long talk and a guiding meditation…. instead of letting the silent settle down slowly…especially at this time.
We finally meditate in silence for 15 minutes only …..
then…it continues before each meals with a very loud speech over a microphone to teach us the way Bouddha used to take his meal (it’s interesting but really not at this moment ..and not in this context) .
About the Dhamma talks, it used to be very active with Tan Dhammavidu but this time it’s was difficult to be concentrated all the time with the tapes of Bouddadassa Bikkhu talks .
The chanting used to be optional, it was this time obligatory. It will have been ok if we only have to chant but it was more about comments than chanting…
The best day was the 9th day….. peaceful , silence , presence , no talks, no comments, just the present moment …..
During all the year, it is difficult to find silence in our life, the media are more and more important, and it was such a wonderful opportunity to know that such a place like Suan Mokh existed and that we could escape from our noisy world to pay more attention about our mind and the way it works.
I have had a wonderful experiences over this place and thanks to the precious silence and it helps me a lot in my behavior.
I will have a proposition to make, why don’t you organize two halls of meditation, one is always free near the pond for the people who like to meditate without talks and noise and the big one for the one who need more explanation …?????
I feel sad because I am not sure I would like to come again in your new conditions.Please let me know how you feel,
I know that I am not the only person who feel the same way, I did not dare to tell you this when I finish my meditation that is why I wrote to you today but I read the comment in Trip Advisor and I know that people would like to find Suan Mock as it used to be.
Silence is sacred, please don’t waste it …..
Written February 9, 2019
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Huw C
Centurion, South Africa157 contributions
Nov 2016 • Solo
My first retreat to further explore Buddhism and meditation which provided these to me in a structured easy-to-understand way without feeling overwhelmed by this totally new experience. Learning the essential meditation techniques form the crux of the retreat in several different ways - sitting meditation, walking meditation, standing meditation, chanting - in a format honed over 30 years with around 1000 participants each year. The meditation sessions of about 45-60 minutes each are interspersed with talks by monks and lay people, yoga/tai chi exercises, hot spring baths and basic cleaning chores in the most beautiful surroundings with wide spaces of parkland, trees, birds and ponds. The evening chanting sessions provided a welcome spot of light relief and good humour with the monk Tan Medhi. An outstanding memory is the evening walking meditation bare footed on cool grass around the ponds under magnificent night skies full of stars. And the silent hot springs in darkness with starlight and fireflies, magical.
We had about 80 people in November, mostly <30 but plenty of older folk like me, from all walks of life. The drop out rate was about 10 folk. For us oldies for whom sitting on the floor for meditation is physically painful it is permitted to sit on wooden boxes or chairs. I slept wonderfully on the straw mat (I took a yoga mat with me as well) and the wooden pillow is fantastic, all neck/shoulder aches, pains and stresses disappeared and I shall buy a wooden pillow now! Two vegetarian meals a day worried me beforehand but I never felt hungry once; good food, big helpings. Take lots of mosquitoe repellant, basic toiletries including laundry powder can be bought on site. A stunning experience.
We had about 80 people in November, mostly <30 but plenty of older folk like me, from all walks of life. The drop out rate was about 10 folk. For us oldies for whom sitting on the floor for meditation is physically painful it is permitted to sit on wooden boxes or chairs. I slept wonderfully on the straw mat (I took a yoga mat with me as well) and the wooden pillow is fantastic, all neck/shoulder aches, pains and stresses disappeared and I shall buy a wooden pillow now! Two vegetarian meals a day worried me beforehand but I never felt hungry once; good food, big helpings. Take lots of mosquitoe repellant, basic toiletries including laundry powder can be bought on site. A stunning experience.
Written December 12, 2016
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Paglaom_Hostel
General Luna, Philippines22 contributions
Nov 2015 • Solo
This retreat is a 10 days silent buddhist retreat. You live in very simple conditions, eat vegan food and following a strict daily routine. They combine sitting and walking meditation and the retreat is very focused on buddhism. For my interest it felt a bit too religious sometimes so I focused more on my own personal development. There is no way you can prepare yourself for this retreat, a least not mentally. Just know that a lot of emotions and thought will pop up and there is no were to escape from them, you just have to sit quietly and deal with it ;) But once you figure out how, it is life-changing. The monks, staff and volunteers are making an amazing job preparing, organising and give personal support to the participants. I highly recommend people to do this retreat, especially if you, like I were, is tired of your own behaviour in anyway. During this week, you will start questioning everything you believe in or use to feel/do. Scary but amazing.
Written November 16, 2015
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Philippa
1 contribution
Does any one know if you need to be vaccinated to attend? Thank you
เดินทางมาวัดนี้ได้อย่างไรจะมารถไฟจากกทมคะ
Suanmokkh-IDH
Chaiya, Thailand
ลงรถไฟที่สถานีไชยา ครับผม, หลังจากนั้นนั่งรถสองแถวสีฟ้ามาลงที่หน้าวัดสวนโมกข์ เรียกแท็กซี่จากหน้าวัดต่อเข้ามาในสวนโมกข์นานาชาติ ครับผม
ไม่ทราบว่าจะมาเวลาไหนครับ เพราะรถสองแถวจากแถวสถานีรถไฟไชยา จะหมดเวลาบ่ายสามโมงเย็น, ถ้ารถสองแถวหมดแล้วสามารถเรียกรถมอเตอไซค์รับจ้างหน้าสถานีให้มาส่งที่ในสวนโมกข์นานาชาติเลยก็ได้ครับ
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bhandjz
Lohn-Ammannsegg, Switzerland11 contributions
Has anyone received any feedback on your recent experience with the new structure at Wat Suan Mokkh? I am primarily interested in a silent retreat and will have to avoid Wat Suan Mokkh if there is this much speaking taking place now.
Clear Sky
1 contribution
Agree. It is sad to say that Khun Tai is not qualified to teach. It's nothing offensive. We are not primary school students, it would be much better if she can stop talking and singing.
Talks? I thought it was set up for silent meditaions.
It was originally quieter. But it has changed. Still, many people seem to enjoy it.
Diane S
1 contribution
What is the best way to reach Thailand from the US also what is the best time of year to visit to avoid hot weather and/or rainy seasons? Thank you for any assistance.
Ajahn Poh has an associated place on Ko Samui called Dipabhavan. It is any quieter?
I read there is a hot spring you can dip in during the retreat. What are you supposed to wear then? Or not wear anything? Are men area and women area separate? I thought at temples, we are not supposed to exposed much of our skin... Please help, I dont really know what to pack...
Jun W
1 contribution
Might be too late of a reply for you. People wear a sarong for bathing (communal bathroom with a big tank to scoop water out of) and hotspring. There are separate houses and hot springs for men and women. You can buy clothing items outside the main temple. You can buy clothes, sarong and some other basic necessities at the course site as well, but the shop is only open for very limited hours.
Ana Cristina M
1 contribution
Gostava de ir fazer retiro em janeiro como ir de krabi para lá? em que transporte?
HonestlyOnly
Chiang Mai, Thailand6 contributions
Hi, I have a question to people who have done this retreat and the one from dhamma org website How does it compare? For example where you meditate more, where is harder etc?
To be honest I am getting an impression that this course here is touristy more for back packers who got tired with constant parties and decided to play spiritual beings. Of course once they finish course (if finish) they quickly stop mediate.
Marnii_J
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
There is walking meditation at Suan Mokh but not for dhammaorg or Goenka style vipassana retreats. Both are challenging and both will give you 'results' after 10 days. Some people tend to think sitting the entire time to be more 'legit' but I found that it has no bearing on the ability to lead to insight and understanding. Depends on the person. I'm not a serious practitioner so I can't comment on whether one is better than another as far as a life long 4 hours a day minimum practice goes ala monk life. I meditate 20 minutes a day most days and go on a retreat once a year. Teachers discourage shopping around but I think it's fine for beginners to shop around to find the instructions that jibe with them.
In terms of creature comforts - as stark as retreats come - the Goenka retreat I went to at least had a thin mattress while at Suan Mokh it is literally a concrete platform with a thin woven mat. On the upside, Suan Mokh has a hot spring to soothe achey muscles and the meditation hall has a sand floor which makes sitting less painful. The Suan Mokh retreat is run very strictly so in every sense it is as 'proper' as they come. The retreatants do tend to be mostly backpackers but the environment is true to any 10 day silent retreat that will satisfy any serious meditator. And anyway, I'm happy that people just come even if it is out of curiousity. It might spark a more devoted search for truth in the most unlikely person so the number of tourists don't bother me as long as they follow the rules, which they tend to anyway.
Hope this helps. May the light of wisdom arise effortlessly in you! Good luck :)
Joshu828
Bangkok, Thailand25 contributions
I'm just curious what people think about the rain water being collected from asbestos roofs? I guess this was done for years in Thailand, but most of the populous stopped this practice about 35 years ago. I'm a bit nervous about drinking that. :P
Joshu828
Bangkok, Thailand25 contributions
Aha, well... having lived in Thailand for 5 years, none of what you're describing would come as a surprise. Inevitably, pure ideas and practices that come from teachers like Gautama Buddha become immeshed with so much economic and cultural nonsense.
I appreciate the insight. I know for a fact that Goenka's vipassana training have no such oversights, so I may just do one of those. The principle element I was considering Suan Mokh for was their morning yoga, because physical stretching and activity is pretty much banned in Goenka's retreats.
Any thoughts on the yoga, James?
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