A Thai Forest monastery in the Swiss Alps. 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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The place
Dhammapala is a monastic community and place of spiritual training in the Thai forest tradition of Ajahn Chah, within early Buddhism (Theravada). It is part of an extended family of monasteries worldwide, the Thai Forest Sangha. It is primarily a dwelling place for monks, novices and postulants; visitors are welcome if they are willing to live according to the monastic rules and take part in communal activities.
What it offers
- A monastic community of monks, novices and postulants.
- Visits for those who follow the monastic rules.
- A site in several languages.
Before you go
- Read how to stay at a monastery and the Eight Precepts.
- See Switzerland directory.
- Check details on the monastery's own site.
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