Welcome

The Forest Hermitage (วัดป่าสันติธรรม) is a branch of Wat Nong Pah Pong (วัดหนองป่าพง), the late Luang Por Chah’s principal monastery in North East Thailand. Set in the Heart of England it is a small, peaceful Buddhist hermitage and comprises Santidhamma, the original property where the monks live and Bhavana Dhamma, which is for nuns, female devotees and guests.  The Forest Hermitage Trust and the Buddha-Dhamma Fellowship are responsible for both properties. The community is led by Ven. Chao Khun Bhavanaviteht (Luang Por Khemadhammo) OBE, whose blog, News & Musings, can be found here.


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END OF VASSA & 40th ANNIVERSARY


We will celebrate the End of the Vassa and
the 40th Anniversary of Wat Pah Santidhamma
– The Forest Hermitage

on Sunday, Octobert 12th from 10am. Please join us then.



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Meditation

Meditation at 8pm on Monday and Friday evenings, in person and online, with instruction and followed by a talk.

Available online using zoom:

Opportunities

Opportunities exist to live in and train with us at The Forest Hermitage.

Contact us if you’re interested or apply to stay overnight at the Forest Hermitage.

Support

We have a small community to feed every day, two properties to look after, retreats to manage and events to organise.

If you think you can help, please get in touch. We offer a beautiful place and a great opportunity for some worthwhile practice.


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