About the course
The Foundation course is around 21 days.Give extra 2-3 days to adjust to the practice.
Also available between 3-10 days for those with limited time.
Be open-minded and ready to put in the effort to learn from practicing.
Advanced retreat for recurring students (10-14 days).
Practice Method
Insight Meditation based on the 4 Foundations of Mindfulness
(Satipatthana 4) Lineage of Mahasi Sayadaw with additional techniques from the late vipassana master, Ajahn Tong Sirimangalo, includes mindful prostration and additional contemplating body point though out the body.
Housing
If I am travelling with a friend, can we stay together?
Couples are not allowed to stay together. If found in the same room, you will be evicted immediately. If you are unable to stay alone, notify the reservation office for special consideration by case.
What are the costs for the stay?
Our policy do not have fixed charge per person/day for fan room.
The monastery does not force you to make a donation, but your contribution supports the meditation program. To offer dana for the instructor or staff, please be specific (name) and offer to them directly.
The participant may choose the type of room out of free will.
How important is the air-conditioned room for the meditators?
The weather in Thailand from April to July has an average temperature of 35-40 degrees Celsius (95-104 Fahrenheit). Travellers from cooler countries may not be aclimated to the hot and humid climate. It may take a few days to adjust. The center offers the AC option for those interested.
Can I change rooms in between the program?
Ask permission from the reservation staff. Try not to change rooms unless necessary.
Why do I have to wear white clothes?
The white clothes help distinguish meditators from the tourists. it symbolizes purity/cleanliness. You have to be mindful or else your clothes get dirty easily. Ease your mind, every laymen and laywomen wears the same colour, no comparing fashion, brand, price, just keep it simple.
What can I do to help out the monastery?
Write a review based on your experience in social media platforms like instagram, travel websites and in google maps to help others learn from your experience at the Wat Chomtong.
Do I need to make a reservation online?
Do you accept walk-ins?
Please make a reservation online, this would helpful if the staff knows ahead of time before your arrival.
On arrival day, the staff will show you the area around the meditation center.
We accept walk-ins, please arrive between 8:00-10:00 and 13:00-14:00.
Contact/ Getting here
Joining us
Make reservations online through email or web form.
Arrive during office hours from 8:00am. to 10:30am.
1:00pm. to 4:00pm. (Arrive after 2:30pm, Start the program the next day)
Tel.053-342-184-extend 11
Transportation Options
1.Airport taxi from Chiang Mai International Airport to Wat Phrathat Si Chomtong 1000-1200 Thai Baht.(1-hour) or
Grab Taxi (800)
2.Blue bus from South Gate `(Chiang Mai) or Chang Peuak bus station (Available every hour from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. ) 3.Yellow songtaew (also from Chiang Mai Gate).
Leave at 11:00A.M. to arrive on time.
*Blue Bus and Yellow Song-taew takes 1.45- 2 hours.
Cost: 60 baht
From Bangkok, buses go directly from Mochit 2 new bus terminal, Bangkok, to Watchomtong every evening.