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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Magha Puja Celebration
The Forest Hermitage invites you to celebrate Magha Puja – commemorating an occasion when the Buddha met with 1,250 personal and Arahant disciples at the Bamboo Grove.
Sunday 8th Match 2026 from 10.30am. Please bring vegetarian food to offer and share.
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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:
- https://bit.ly/3l0NwFT
- Meeting ID: 928 2943 2020
- Passcode: 909442
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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