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.