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Wat Suan Mokkhaphalaram

Tourist attraction Buddhist temple Place of worship Monastery

One of the Best Places To Visits in Chaiya


Address

หมู่ที่ 6 68 Lamet, Chaiya District, Surat Thani 84110, Thailand

Website

suanmokkh.org

Contact

+66 77 431 661

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (1.5K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 6 am to 6 pm
  • Sunday: 6 am to 6 pm
  • Monday: 6 am to 6 pm
  • Tuesday: 6 am to 6 pm
  • Wednesday: 6 am to 6 pm
  • Thursday: 6 am to 6 pm
  • Friday: 6 am to 6 pm

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  • 5/5 Vern L. 1 year ago on Google
    A forest temple, Wat Suan Mokkhabalarama was founded by Buddhadasa Bikkhu in 1932. The grounds are massive and cover 120 acres of space, mostly jungle the way it was when originally founded. Suan Mokkh temple is on the west side of the highway, and is sometimes called the "Thai side" of Wat Suan Mokkh. Anyone can go there to walk around, or register to stay in either the male or female dorm there overnight without charge. The sleeping area is concrete and you'll get a pillow and a mosquito net. This is an ideal temple for self-guided meditation retreats. I've spent time here doing so. If you're not going to stay overnight, you might try walking meditation on the forest paths. There are dogs around some of the monk kutis which are not friendly. Across the highway on the east side of it is the Suan Mokkh International Dhamma Hermitage - meditation center. This is where the 10-day retreats are held each month for foreigners (1st through 10th of the month), and for Thais the 11th through the 20th of each month. Sometimes over 100 people join the retreat. This is a silent retreat. Very little talking can be done during the 10 days. This is not for everyone. Meals are provided and instruction in English is provided. You should already be able to meditate for an hour or so at a time, and just know that most of the day will be spent in meditation, mindfulness, working, walking, and contemplating the present moment as much as possible. No phones or other electronics. A donation is suggested. One of the best meditation temples in Thailand. Highly recommended for meditators looking to take it to the next level. If you have any questions, you can contact me through the Jhana8 website. With metta... Vern
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 S. U. 5 years ago on Google
    Peaceful, don't go if you not interested in dhamma. Don't make noise!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 ize r. 4 years ago on Google
    Peaceful nice cozy place that u can chill and learn about dhamma at the same time.this place is full of huge trees and rock and sand space for meditate. There are restaurants and souvenir shops in front of the gate. The building infront of the gate is also selling books n dhamma souvenir that you can shop from the second floor

  • 5/5 K S. 3 years ago on Google
    Such a nice relaxation naturally, learn of self sufficiency and good to take a few day to meet the pure peacefully.

  • 5/5 BoholesePrincess 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place to visit but this time there's nobody due to covid. By the way, Be careful with the dogs.

  • 4/5 Tosapol R. 6 years ago on Google
    This is a place for the famous meditation practice center of Surat Thani. Surrounded by trees and puzzles,that you should come to relax and visit.

  • 5/5 Peter D. 2 years ago on Google
    A stunning park is surrounding this temple. Very beautiful, all in all. The only thing that disturbed that peace is that highway that runs just outside the temple...it is very busy, as it is the main traffic artery between Bangkok and the south. I assume the monks who live there don't even hear it anymore. 😁

  • 4/5 Gerard W. 3 years ago on Google
    Peaceful place to visit and practise meditation

  • 3/5 Sir R. 1 year ago on Google
    Open air temple and a bit of a draw for foreigners to learn about Buddhism

  • 5/5 Damrong N. 1 year ago on Google
    Good job


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    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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