Visas and border crossings forum
staying in a monastery in SE Asia :)
Have questions? Jump to our menu of forum quicklinks
Add your reply
You need to be logged in to add a reply.
Not a member? you can join here.
| Possibly related discussions | Replies | Views | Latest reply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staying at a monastery in Thailand ... By nerja on 31 Aug 2011 | 4 | 856 | 4 Sep 2011 |

soQQuadro
Joined Travelfish
3rd August, 2009
Posts 28
Member profile
Profile private
Messaging not enabled.
Hi everyone. This site is quite amazing( almost regretted having bought the LP guide.eheheh)
anyhow I'd really like to know whether is feasible to stay a couple of nights in a monastery and share monks life or anything close to that.I'll b travelling from mid October,November,to middle of December through North Thailand,North Laos,central Vietnam and Cambodia. any suggestion???
ah! talking about myself and my man.mid 20's couple.
TA in advance
#1 Posted: 3/8/2009 - 08:46
BruceMoon
Joined Travelfish
27th December, 2008
Location Australia
Posts 1941
Member profile
Profile page
Messaging not enabled.
soQQuadro
I haven't a clue. My first thought when i read your Q was 'a male & female...weeeell!'.
No-one has answered, even our illustrious navigator. That's not right. Some who often comment on Travelfish have so stayed, so I was assuming they would reply.
I googled and found a few references.
One that appears most helpful is here That article makes reference to other websites where comparable monasteries are located, including Vietnam (Laos & Cambodia are different branches of Buddhism).
One guy and his wife went and stayed at a monastery. He wrote a 7 part series...you'll find the links here post 1 and post 2... the rest are linked on the left of that page.
I think they might have stayed at this place here is more on this monatery (with pics). If you go there Ubon R is a great location.
I can't see anything readily for Laos or Cambodia. But, given that these two countries are at the bottom end of the wealth tree, I can understand why.
Cheers
#2 Posted: 9/8/2009 - 08:11
------------------------------
An Australian Veteran globetrotting...
Advertisement
wanderingcat
Joined Travelfish
21st October, 2006
Posts 692
Member profile
Profile page
Private message
might help if you explain what you mean by 'share monks life'?
what do you hope to 'achieve' from this?
what languages can you communicate in?
Google for 'e-sangha'+forum, you'll find loads of relevant & practical info there, but you need to register in order to view posts. let me know if you need help finding the right branch.
#3 Posted: 9/8/2009 - 13:46
------------------------------
Laos transport timetables
soQQuadro
Joined Travelfish
3rd August, 2009
Posts 28
Member profile
Profile private
Messaging not enabled.
thanks,I'll have a look :)))
#4 Posted: 11/8/2009 - 03:05
soQQuadro
Joined Travelfish
3rd August, 2009
Posts 28
Member profile
Profile private
Messaging not enabled.
thank you heaps Bruce. I went through everything. was most helpful :)
and anyway I consider you an illustrious navigator and veteran and your answer was satisfying and super appreciated :D
#5 Posted: 11/8/2009 - 05:36