Wat Ram Poeng, located in the serene Tambol Suthep of Ampur Muang, is your ideal destination for immersive insight meditation. This center invites individuals from all walks of life to experience deep personal introspection and healing through mindful practices, making it a cornerstone for those seeking spiritual growth in a peaceful environment.
Nestled in the tranquil landscapes of Northern Thailand, Wat Ram Poeng serves as a sanctuary for those pursuing inner peace and self-awareness. This renowned insight meditation center emphasizes the teachings of mindfulness and meditation, guiding practitioners towards profound enlightenment. The center features extensive facilities for guests, including serene meditation halls and comfortable accommodations, allowing individuals to immerse themselves fully in their practice. With a variety of programs designed for beginners and experienced meditators alike, Wat Ram Poeng fosters a supportive community that encourages personal development and reflection. The serene surroundings, combined with a welcoming atmosphere, enhance the overall experience, making each visit transformative. Visitors are encouraged to engage in daily meditation sessions, mindful walking, and teachings led by experienced instructors, all designed to cultivate a deeper understanding of oneself and the world. Embrace the journey toward mindfulness at Wat Ram Poeng and discover the transformative power of meditation in your life.
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Wat Ram Poeng is perched on a picturesque hilltop overlooking Tambol Suthep, Ampur Muang Northern Insight Meditation Center, 50200, Thailand
Kind people. Learn a lot about life. Not as many explanations as a Goenka retreat but have no doubts. Meditate and be happy. Highly recommended.
Lovely wooden temples for walking meditation and lots of monks and maichis there but far too noisy due to construction work (which they didn’t mention in the emails), insomniac neighbors, and the temple’s location near to the airport. Foreigners are made to feel welcome but unfortunately the abbot and his main teaching monks have only a very basic grasp of English so interviews were frustrating.
I came to Wat Ram Poeng about twenty or so years ago and returned this month to repeat a 26 day retreat. Basic Vipassana training in walking and sitting meditation is taught which is then practised for increasingly longer periods of time. This starts from very early in the morning after some chanting in Pali, which I really enjoyed (the chanting, not the early mornings).The rules are very strict but the environment of this thriving and beautiful monastery can be enchanting. At times while doing walking meditation under a full moon or sunrise around the ancient stupa listening to the chanting of the monks and nuns, I could hardly believe it was real.Many foreign travellers and Thai practitioners visit so there are lots of interesting people to meet but unfortunately you can’t talk to them – until the course is finished! This is in order not to disturb the minds of the meditators. As a consequence, it is extremely conducive to meditation and you are supported in this with some no nonsense advice of the tough love variety. It’s go hard or go home! Unfortunately at times this no talking rule can be quite isolating, especially on the longer retreats. The experienced monks and nuns will also guide you in your meditation practice in English although sometimes things are lost in translation. However, at other times, real words of wisdom add much depth and meaning to the experience and understanding of life. I found it an extremely valuable although challenging, experience which was well worth every moment.
I visited this temple complex just to see the sights and check out the offerings. I learned that it is an active teaching and practice facility, where people come for Vipassana meditation teachings and learning the Dharma teachings.
I’ve come here for a 10 day course twice, 6 years apart, and it has been profoundly healing and beneficial. Some reviewers have mentioned construction noise, and it’s true that in the last 6-7 years a huge undertaking to renovate this 500 year old monastery has been underway. But it’s all mostly done now, and there are so many perfect spots to meditate that if you find somewhere a bit noisey there are many other options, including an underground air conditioned room. “Hearing, hearing, hearing.”Personally I found the food excellent and struggled to not overeat (too much food = sluggish mind).The instructors, especially Meichi Saree, are helpful and deeply compassionate. Phra Ajahn Suphan, the abbot and head teacher, has been at the monastery since he was 15 (35+ years ago) and is a kind and patient teacher.I will say that if you’re looking for a place that is extremely strict and serious, this is not it. They tell you not to talk and put signs up, but people do and nobody stops them. If you want to have a fruitful practice, refuse the urge to socialize at all, or even to make eye contact! It seems pleasant, but just gives the mind something to latch onto. I have heard that if you’re looking for a more rigorous and intense practice, you can study with Phra Ajahn Suphan’s teacher at Wat Phradat Sri Chomtong, but you should probably have at least one 10 day under your belt first.
I made 10 days meditation retreat in wat ram poeng, I’ve read many reviews and to be honest didn’t expect much of it but the temple itself,the condition for living and the teaching was really good. The food was really diverse and big, accommodation was even better then I had in my condo except for ants though, they have many places to meditate so at some of them you can even medidate alone or with very few people. They have 3 teachers and I had the woman monk, to say she is good is to say nothing, she is wonderful, she not only tells you what you have to do and how to cope with your meditation problems but also explains you why it is important and what underlying reasons for it. I highly reccomend her if you are in Wat tam poeng. It was really hard experience but if I decided to repeat it I’ll come back there for sure.
We reached here, as part of a taxi day tour, to the Wat Doi Suthep and other temples on the west side of the old City. This wat is located at the foot of Doi Suthep mountain towards the airport. It is a Buddhist centre offering meditation retreat.Admission was free. There is an old stupa, clusters of buildings with individual cells for meditators, bungalows, kitchen and dining hall as well as some other buildings. It was peaceful inside the compound. We spent about 30 minutes here to look around and capture some pictures. Since the temple is a bit out of the way, it can be difficult to find a ride for the return trip, so it would be advisable to book a round trip and have the driver wait. We were there at noon and it was quite hot, and best to carry a hat, sunblock and water with you.
…come here again. Like I texted the Israeli monk who kind of inspired me to make the trip: it’s creepy here. A week or so ago, I saw Monk Idan speaking at the Sababa restaurant in town. I went to his website later on, made a donation to his cause whatever that is, and came out to see this temple he stays at. I know they gotta serious meditative Vipasanna thing going here, but it’s a little too much for me: people all dressed in white, some oddly walking slowly in measured steps, some sitting in meditation with their eyes closed (a big no-no for me when I practice), and everything’s just too eerily quiet. It’s like no signs of life exist: no kids, no workers, no barking dogs, no chickens, no nothing. Everything’s so sanitary and contrived unlike the more natural, local Thai temples I love to go to – Wat Pong Noi down the road for example. You know, I don’t want to be critical about the way anybody practices their spirituality (or any other otherworldly matter for that matter), I’m just saying I feel outta place being here, and I don’t want to be around anyplace that makes me feel that way. I was able to get my meditation and four sticks of incense thing I do in. If you follow me on TripAdvisor, and I don’t think there is anybody in the world who does, then you know what I was talking about. Oh, I didn’t turn-on the Buddhist chanting on my phone when I was meditating – thought the people around here wouldn’t like it. Whoah, forgot to chant the Nembutsu too. Yeah I was distracted at this place. I will say, they do have some nice-looking and interesting structures here and everything seems to be maintained quite well – a lot of them new and quite shiny. The most beautiful is the main temple hall. I saw a sign that said monks only can enter, but the place is open and one can see it all. What else? On my way out, I did see Monk Idan talking intensely with some other foreigner like they were having a hard-to-heart chat. I don’t think he noticed me, or would even remember me if he did, and I just walked past him. No, I did give him a quick wai too. I was glad to be getting outta here.
Vipassana meditation here is a life changing, at first I just wanted to visit Chiang Mai and to find out about this place without any research before ,I just walked in. Now I want to practice more regularly,just fyi this place is not for the beginners, suggest that you should learn Anapanasati before coming here. Thank you Mae chi, all the monks ( pra ajarns) and the management of Wat Ram Poeng..I will keep practicing,I promise,once again thank you so much ,hope to go back again
Absolutely beautiful place. Peaceful, insiring, very green. The team of Foreign Meditation Office is so dedicated, serving, full of love and kindness! Machi Selea and Pra Sukhito will remain in my heart forever as most kind and loving persons….they really just serve people unselfishly. I did my 3 weeks meditation course and full of gratitude to all of those whom I met in WRP and to the place itself. May you all be happy and free of suffering!