Dharma Retreat Details: Anapanasati and Mahasatipatthana Sutta
Led by: Sayadaw U Kovida
General Information
- Retreat Dates: June 3 – 13, 2026
- Registration: June 3, before 11:00 AM
- Venue: Main Dhamma Hall, Ang Thong International Dhamma Center, Champa Lo Sub-district, Mueang District, Ang Thong Province
- Language: Teachings will be delivered in English with Thai translation
- Eligibility: Open to practitioners aged between 15 – 85 years old
Summary of Rules and Regulations
- Precepts: Practitioners are expected to observe the 8 Precepts. (However, those who need to take medication in the evening may observe the 5 Precepts.)
- Mobile Phones: The center will collect and keep your mobile phones during the retreat to avoid any disturbances to your practice.
- Electronic Devices: Computers and other communication devices are strictly prohibited during the retreat. If you bring them, the center’s staff will not take responsibility for safekeeping; you must manage and secure your own personal property.
- Attendance & Commitment: Participants must attend all practice sessions and Dhamma talks throughout the entire duration of the retreat.
- Registration closes at 1:00 PM on the opening day; late arrivals will not be permitted to join (unless a necessary reason is communicated to the retreat manager in advance).
- Early departures before the closing date of the retreat are not allowed.
- Noble Silence: Participants must maintain strict silence throughout the retreat to ensure a peaceful environment for all practitioners.
- Orientation: Detailed rules and regulations of the center will be announced by the retreat manager during the orientation session on the opening day at 12:30 PM, prior to the official retreat commencement at 1:00 PM.
Expenses and Donations
- Course Fee: Ang Thong International Dhamma Center does not charge any fees for scheduled retreats on its official calendar.
- Single Room Option: If you prefer a private single room, there is a fee of 200 THB per day to cover electricity and housekeeping expenses.
- Donations: You are welcome to contribute donations for meals, electricity, housekeeping, and venue maintenance after the conclusion of the retreat.
Important Note: These regulations are established to foster a supportive, peaceful, and harmonious environment ($Sappaya$) for all practitioners. In the event of a violation of these rules, the center reserves the right to decline future retreat applications from the individual.