We, The Buddha Magga and NTV Tour Service have joined  together in working of Development  For Human  Values  Education  , we  would like to offer you with Insight  Meditation  Retreat  Program in which you are welcome  to  participate,

An introductory course usually take around 3 weeks to complete, however shorter stays are available upon request. You will need a valid Visa, white clothes, a time and all personal toiletries.

Meditation or Mental development

Two Kinds of meditation

 1. Concentration meditation  (Samatha Kammathan) which is the way to make the mind peaceful or tranquil so as to make it stable , clean and suitable for work performance .

 2. Insight meditation (Vipassana Kammathana) is the way of developing transcendent insight which penetrate into the truth of life or three characteristics of existence; impermanence, suffering and non – self.

What is Vipassana meditation?

Vipassana literally means to see clearly. The practice of Vipassana or Insight Meditation is based on mindfulness or awareness of all physical and mental phenomena as they occur in the present moment. Through careful observation, the true nature of the mind and body can be seen more clearly. The wisdom that arises is through direct experience. While doing walking or sitting meditation, one trains the mind to stay in the present moment, not run to the past and not to race to the future. As a result, one can understand the true nature of body and mind and see the fleeting nature of all phenomena as they arise and pass away on their own accord. As well, we can understand that negative feelings such as anger, sadness, greed or jealousy are condition of the mind, and that external circumstances can not always to blame for these negative states. Often we do not understand the mind / body process because we have never really taken the time to look at it carefully. By direct observation, one can clearly see where the discontent originates. As a result, there is a greater understanding of our own body, and the world which we live.  

Why Meditate?

Every where in the world and in our communities people experience the same problems and stressful situations experienced throughout history. Unable to escape long lived evils conflicts, jealousy, betrayal, exploitation, cheating, in the endless pursuit of wealth, Status and praise they are willing to tell lies, take revenge on each other. The question is:  whether this behavior is caused by the environment or by human being themselves? Many religions attempt to solve there problems and bring peace and happiness to the world by teaching people to do well and avoid evil. The Buddha taught that the only way to overcome these negative conditions and sufferings in the world is to start with purifying one’s own heat and mind. This mental development is possible by practicing meditation. Negative mental states are the cause of all destructive thoughts, speech and action in the world. Mindful meditation can reduce the power that these mental “pollutants” have over us so we can live a more peaceful and happy life.   

Example of Daily Routine :

The cost of each program.

This price is including of all accommodation: The Resort, Food and transportation from the airport or train and Bus Station.

Now we have two places of meditation centers.

The first place is the Navaburi Srinakorn Villa or Buddha Magga Meditation Center.

          The second place is the meditation center of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya Buddhist University.

You can enjoy at the both place with in peaceful nature of the forest scenery. We can reach the places in just only 30 minutes from Chiangmai City.

          Navaburi Sirnakorn Villa is the Dhamma Community which located in the the best environment of National Park.  You will have the blissful experience of insight meditation surrounded by the stream and forest scenery within the area.