Meditation hall in the misty forest at dawn

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Metta Vipassana Monastery

A quiet forest refuge for cultivating loving-kindness and seeing clearly.

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Metta

Loving-kindness practice softens the heart, wishing all beings to be safe, peaceful and free from suffering.

Vipassana

Insight meditation trains steady attention to body and mind, revealing impermanence and bringing quiet freedom.

Daily rhythm

  • 4:00Wake bell
  • 4:30Morning chanting & sitting
  • 6:30Breakfast
  • 8:00Walking & sitting meditation
  • 11:00Midday meal
  • 14:00Dhamma talk & practice
  • 18:00Evening chanting & metta
  • 21:00Rest

Visit & retreats

Lay practitioners are welcome for day visits and longer silent retreats. Teachings are offered freely, supported by dāna (generosity).

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