Forest Path - Amaravati Buddhist Monastery

232 forest path
without, but as principles of training taken up as a act of deliberate
personal choice and initiative.
With respect to meditation instruction, rather than concentrate on a
particular technique, we aim our practice to include all aspects of
daily life, however simple and ordinary, as opportunities to develop
mindfulness and other spiritual qualities such as effort, joy, contentment,
patience and faith. In time the virtuous qualities that
grow out of such a training will gather strength and contribute towards
deeper peace and insight in meditation and daily life.
Staying as a Guest
Anyone wishing to come and stay at the monastery must write in
advance to the guest monk and allow several weeks in which to receive
a written response. Guests are accepted initially for three days.
If they wish to stay longer, they should consult the guest monk or the
abbot. Traditional Thai lay monastic attire (men wear white loose
and long trousers with a white shirt, and women are loaned a white
blouse and long black skirt) is expected to be worn by resident lay
guests. Men wishing to extend their stay beyond three days are
asked to shave their heads. While the monastery provides bedding
and a mosquito net, guests are expected to supply their other requisites
(e.g. a good torch/flash light, an alarm clock, flip-flop sandals,
candles, washing powder, mosquito repellent, and toiletries). Lay
people share in the food that is offered to the monastic community
each morning.
If you would like to visit and stay at Wat Pa Nanachat, please write
suggesting dates to the Guest Monk.