Exploring Cittaviveka: Chithurst Buddhist Monastery in West Sussex

A Theravada monastery in the lineage of the Thai forest masters, open to visitors each day. This guide is compiled from the monastery's own published information; we have not visited, and it is not a review.

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Cittaviveka
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The place

Cittaviveka, also known as Chithurst Buddhist Monastery, is a monastery in the tradition of Theravada Buddhism, more specifically in the lineage of the Thai forest masters.

Opening and offering

Guests and visiting

Its site has pages for guests and visiting, offering support and Dhamma teachings. Read how to stay at a Buddhist monastery before you contact them.

Before you go

  1. See temple etiquette and how to address monks and nuns.
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  3. Check announcements on the monastery's own site.

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Questions people ask

What time does Cittaviveka open?

From 8 am until the end of the group meditation session in the evening, according to its site.

When is the midday meal offering?

At 10:30 am.

Is it also called Chithurst?

Yes: Cittaviveka is also known as Chithurst Buddhist Monastery.