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3.6 University Forest Solitude
source: Samanera S.
Address: University Forest Solitude
77 Bowalawatta, 20000 Kandy, Sri Lanka
preregistration or personal application recommended!
Tradition: Amarapura group of Theravada forest tradition.
Decription and how to get there: The spotless monastery is situated nicely above
Kandy and accepts only males. Library. Few mosquitoes, leeches in tolerable
amounts after rain. Take Bowalawatta-bus from the Clock-Tower bus station to "La
Kandyan" Hotel, then pleasant 15 minutes walk through a tea plantation.
Meditation technique: Different methods from the Theravada tradition (mainly
Mahasi or Pa-Auk methods).
Daily schedule: Participating in daily routine (sweeping, breakfast, lunch, evening
chanting and meditation) is mandatory.
Teacher: Ven. Sanathavihari (speaks excellent English).
Language(s): English or Singhalese.
Lodging: Kutis (electricity and water).
Food: Almost luxurious. Meals with the monks. To be on the safe side with potable
water (spring water), bring disinfectant.
Costs: Donation.
Climate: Pleasant, sometimes cool.
What to bring: Alarm clock, flashlight with spare bulbs, umbrella, and insect
repellant. Sleeping bag is a good idea. White upasaka clothing (white shirt and white
sarong or trousers) mandatory.
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