ศูนย์ปฏิบัติธรรม วัดอุโมงค์ (สวนพุทธธรรม) Meditation Center Wat Umong Chiangmai

English  Information
Wat Umong has founded Meditation Center since the year of 2005.                The objectives of this center are for propagation of  both  theoretical  and  practical  Buddhism  among  Thais  and  foreigners. The  center  was  accepted  as  the  seventh  provincial  meditation  center  by  Royal  Thai  Sangha  Organization  since  2008.
The Center’s  Activities  
 Dhamma  Preaching
      The  center  always  responds  to  preach  the  Dhamma  to  both  Thais  and  foreigners.                          
 Vipassanā  Meditation
          Meditation  Center, Wat  Umong  is  a  forest  monastery  in  the  foothills.  Meditators  can  enjoy  the  peaceful  nature  of  the  forest  scenery  within  the  area  of  the  monastery. Vipassanā  Meditation  will  be  based  on  the  Four  Foundations  of  Mindfulness.

Rules and Conditions for Meditators
 Preparing for meditation course :-
    1. Wear  the  modest  white  cloths.
    2.  Bring personal items, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, towel, watch, razor, shaving  
         cream.
    3.  Bring necessary medicines  for  self’s  disease retreat.
 Responsibilities of the meditator :-
1. Must be in good mental condition.
2. Must have faith to practice meditation.
3. must be willing to adjust to the new environment.
4. Must be respectful, modest and posses a simple lifestyle.
5. Must not have distraction from major health concerns.
 Registration upon arrival :-
    1.  Declaring  ID card or passport.
    2.  Fulfilling  an  application  form  clearly.
    3.  To receive certificate of course completion, meditators must be sure to indicate
         this on registration form.
    4.  Meditators also may register by mail prior to arrival at Wat Umong.
 Voluntary  Activities
    1.  Cleaning  the  dwelling  and  around  the  center.
    2.  Washing  the  utensils  and  the  cloths  were  used  by  meditators.
    3.  Preparing table and place settings for all meals.
    4.  Cleaning tables and wash dishes after all meals.
 Self–Training
    1.  Observe  eight  precepts  strictly.
    2.  Do not smoke, consume alcohol or drugs.
    3.  Please control  the  body, speech  and mind.
    4.  Please  keep silence while eating.
    5.  Follow  the  meditation center routine strictly.
    6.  Please read books that focus only on meditation and the present meditation
         retreat.
7.  If meditator has tasks or responsibilities away from the meditation retreat,
    please report to the teacher.
8.  Maintain quietness, please do not play music with speakers or cell phones.
    9.  Do not use cell phones while practicing meditation.

The  Schedule  of  Practice
 Morning  Section
    04.00    am.         Wake  up  Time
    05.00 – 07.00  am.   Chanting/Meditation Practice  
    07.00 – 07.20  am.            Cleaning
    07.30 – 08.00  am.    Breakfast  Time      
    08.00 – 09.00  am.    Relaxation  
    09.00 – 11.00  am.    Meditation  Practice
    11.30 – 12.00  am      Lunch  Time
    12.00 am. – 01.30 pm.     Relaxation
 Afternoon  Section
    01.30 – 03.00  pm.    Meditation  Practice
    03.00 – 03.15  pm.           Tea  Break
    03.15 – 04.30  pm.           Meditation  Practice
    04.30 – 06.00  pm.   Breaking  Time
 Evening  Section
    06.00 – 07.00  pm.   Chanting/Discussion
    07.00 – 07.15  pm.           Tea  Break
    07.15 – 09.00  pm.    Meditation  Practice
    09.00  pm.    Bedtime

hello..i would like to come to a retreats..i will be in thailand on the end of july..
i found difficult to read the web site a couldn't find the english information..i tried to translate but is so difficult for me..
may i have some information and what about  the location?

regards

Francesca

Contact  umongmedcenter@yahoo.com    Tel 053-810-965

Meditation Center Wat Umong (Suan Buddhadhamma)
T.Sutep A.Muang Chiangmai, THAILAND
TEL 053-810-965/085107-6045

WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/Meditation Center umong Suan Buddha Dhamma.

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