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Being part of help creating Vipassana Meditation center in Luang Prabang, Laos

  • Last activity : 17 Jun 2025

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    - We have 6 monks
    -we have 9 novice
    - we have 3 nuns that stay at the old all the time
    - we have 6 practices nuns that not stay at the temple all the time but stay on the weekend ( thus team s as Leo manage to purchase things that temple need, including foods etc…)
    None of us get pay for work we do, but we have found if need like medical, doctors, education for novice, purchasing construction materials etc.., all our income came from people donated.
    We are Teraveda Buddhism temple in heritage city of Luang Prabang Laos PDR. We are building international Vipassana center with sustainable
    programs involved. We are looking for varunteer to help us in this departments:
    1.permaculture/ land scaping
    2.designs and light building
    3.water system design/ Plummer
    4. Carpentry help

    We are creating an eco friendly meditation mindfulness center a little out of town, across the Mekong in the forest setting.
    We practice Teraveda Buddhism daily. You’re welcome to join as you wish.

    We offer simple temple accommodations and 2 meal a day (breakfast and lunch) follow Buddha practice no chewing food after 12:00. Varunteer will have assets to food and kitchens as they wish in the evening.

    We wish like minded and consciously people to join our team in Luang Prabang.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Teraveda Buddhism practice daily

    5am : Get up chanting and meditation
    6:am : monks go to arms collecting in town
    7:30 : breakfast
    9:00 : work
    11:30 : lunch and rest
    14:00: work
    17:00 : drink offering
    18:00 evening chanting and meditation
    20:00 bed time

    Buddha day Fullmoon night meditation and candle procession

    Making flowers, foods to offering if you want to participate.

  • Help

    Help

    Minded and consciousnesses person
    We are building the Vipassana center!!

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Lao: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Simple temple accommodation with private bathroom
    We offer 2 times a days Food (breakfast and lunch)

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 546828541467

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The image depicts a serene nighttime scene of a pond surrounded by lush trees and foliage, with a small structure visible in the background.
The image depicts a serene outdoor setting with a large statue of a person wearing a crown, surrounded by people and animals, set against a mountainous backdrop under a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a group of individuals gathered in a room, likely engaged in a religious ceremony, with a prominent figure at the center, surrounded by a crowd of onlookers.
Two men are working on a building with ornate gold and red decorations, standing on scaffolding, wearing jeans and long-sleeved shirts.
The image depicts a group of people working together outdoors, with some wearing orange robes and others in casual attire, using tools to clear a dirt area.

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