Package 1

12-day journey

Retreat with Buddhist monks in Thailand

12 – 23 February 2027USD 210THB 7,000 · IDR 3,800,000

The programme only. Flights are booked and paid for by you.

What's included

Shared accommodationSimple dormitory-style rooms — pictured further down this page.
Two meals a dayBreakfast and lunch, with vegetarian and regular options.
Evening refreshmentA light drink in the evening.
Meditation and wisdom sessionsGuided by Buddhist monks.
Light of Peace 2027The meditation and candle-lighting ceremony.
Temple tourThe Dhammakaya Temple experience.
BMC team supportWith you throughout the journey.

Not included: Flights, airport transfers to and from the temple, visa fees, travel insurance and personal expenses.

Your twelve days

12 FebruaryArrival at Wat Phra Dhammakaya
13 – 20 FebruaryRetreat — the daily schedule below
21 FebruaryMakha Bucha — the Light of Peace ceremony
22 FebruaryTemple tour
23 FebruaryDeparture

A day on retreat

07:00 – 08:00Breakfast
09:00 – 11:00Meditation & wisdom talk
11:00 – 12:00Lunch
12:00 – 13:30Personal time
13:30 – 15:30Meditation & wisdom talk
15:45 – 17:00Meditation reflection session
17:00 – 19:00Personal time
19:00 – 21:00Meditation & wisdom talk

The schedule may be adjusted as appropriate.

Where you will sleep

A room at the retreat centre, made up for arrival.

Accommodation is simple and shared — this is a retreat, not a hotel. The photograph shows a real room, made up the way you will find it.

A shared room, no more than five people
You sleep in the same room as other participants, with a maximum of five to a room. Men and women are in separate rooms.
Bedding is provided
A floor mattress, a blanket and a pillow are waiting in the room. There is no hotel-style bed.
Ceiling fans, no air conditioning
The rooms are cooled by ceiling fans. February evenings are cooler — bring the light layer on the list below.
Come prepared to live simply
Space is shared, and part of the retreat is living lightly and respecting the people you share it with.

What to bring

You may wish to bring your own meditation cushion or yoga mat, although we do provide some at the retreat centre.

White meditation clothes
Comfortable white attire suitable for meditation, enough for the whole of your stay. There is a free washing machine and a drying rack if you need to wash anything.
Towels
Fresh towels for your own use during the retreat.
Sunscreen and a hat
The sun can be strong in Thailand, and part of each day is outdoors.
A light jacket or shawl
The temperature drops in the evenings.
Personal toiletries
Toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, body wash and anything else you use.
Any medication you need
Bring what you take, and tell the retreat staff about any medical condition.

Guidelines

We kindly ask you to keep to a few guidelines. Refraining from alcohol and any intoxicant for the length of the retreat is one of them, and we appreciate your cooperation in staying within the facility throughout the course.

Phones and other communication devices are collected when the retreat days begin and returned to you on 20 February. The quiet is the point of these days, and a screen in the room is the quickest way to lose it.

Please also be aware that the retreat is not equipped to support people experiencing symptoms related to psychological conditions, or who have been diagnosed with a mental illness. The effects of meditation vary from person to person. If you have any uncertainty, we strongly recommend speaking to a medical professional before registering.

Before you register

Registration includes a short consent form. It asks for:

Your date of birth and a contact number
An emergency contact — their name and number
Any mental health condition you would like us to know about
Your agreement that staff may contact that person, and release relevant health information to a hospital, if that becomes necessary during the retreat
Your confirmation that you are well enough to take part, and that you take responsibility for yourself

Anything you share, in the application or at the retreat, is held in confidence by the Bali Meditation Center, kept in a secure database, and seen only by authorised staff.

If you have a specific concern or condition, tell us. We are here to support you.