Help at our Buddhist meditation centre near Yangon, Myanmar

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Our Buddhist meditation and education centre is one hour from the Yangon airport. The purpose of our Centre is to provide free education to the children and nuns, and a place for a meditators to practise meditation.

We welcome people to join us in teaching, gardening, cleaning and helping around. We have a large variety of Dhamma and meditation books that will be suitable for people who want to do self-exploration and meditation. We welcome those who want to life beneficially and quiet life, or those who want to do own meditation retreat.
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The advantage of volunteering with us is the volunteers can really experience Burmese and Buddhist culture. You will also gain a lot from your own meditation and reading books.

We will teach you Basic Theravada Buddhism (Dhamma) and also meditations such as Insight meditation and loving-kindness meditation. You will have lots of time for self-exploration and be able to meditate on your own psychological phenomena.
Here, volunteers will do physical help to cultivate strong physical body, and meditation to cultivate strong and compassionate mind. Volunteers will learn lots of positive Buddhist values such as respect, humbleness, gratitude, loving-kindness, cooperation, reducing ego and also harmony living with others.
Help
There will two meditation sittings with chanting in the morning 4.30am to 6.30am, and night time 7.00 to 9.00 pm. Basic Buddhism and meditation discussion is at 3 pm to 4pm twice a week. Morning and night are self practice in meditation.

Duty is from 7.30 am to 10.30am. Duty time is about 3 hours, Duties include
1. Cleaning the building, toilets and bathroom.
2. Gardening,
3. Teaching English
4. Book editing and transcription if you are good in English.
5. Drawing and painting.

For vegetarian, vegetarian food will be provided. and Accommodation and 3 meals will be given.

Conditions for volunteers to come to our centre.
1. Interested in meditation AND Buddhism.
2. Are able to do English teaching, or be able to communicate well in English.
3. Willing to stay for at least two weeks.
4. We prefer non-smoker and non-drinking volunteers. You should abstain from smoking or drinking when staying with us.

5. All volunteers must keep five main morality/precepts in our centre.
a. Do not kill or harm sentient beings.
b. Do not steal, or taking things not given.
c. No sexual activities.
d. No false speech including telling lies, slandering, harsh speech and gossiping.
e. No intoxicant such as cigarette, drugs, alcohol, wine, beer.

6. We prefer volunteers to "dress down" and have quiet behaviour, not to use perfume or make-up , and no singing and dancing as you are in a meditation centre, not a party or backpacker hostel.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Burmese: Fluent
Chinese (Mandarin): Fluent
Accommodation
A shared room (two persons) per room. Separate rooms for male and famale.
What else ...
Our place is near to a village that volunteers can buy extra things.
There are few pagodas nearby that volunteer can explore during their off day.

Food and accommodation are given freely. There is no charge at all. However, since we are providing free food, accomodation and education to poor children, we like to request volunteers to donate if they can.

We only can accept volunteers who can stay for two weeks, and who can follow our rules.

Volunteers can apply for tourist visa with 28 days entry,
If you are a real teacher, please show us some proof of your teaching experience. Then you can apply for a 70 days religious visa with the invitation letter from us.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 3 hours a day 6 days a week

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22/03/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Vigo)

Vigo is a nice polite young man who followed our rules, learned Dhamma and meditated. He also helped us in digging the drain and transported the soil to raise up the garden. He worked well with other volunteers.

To Vigo, do come back in the future!

(Excellent )

22/03/2020

Left by Workawayer (Vigo) for host

This was a great experience I didn't want to miss. As I came here without any knowledge of buddhism or meditation, the first days where hard to fit in to this lifestyle, but after a few days I really started to like the silence and harmony of this place. The nuns really want you to have a happy life here, but also want you to learn things about… read more

(Excellent )

16/03/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Asta)

Asta helped in gardening. She did a great job clearing the grasses and weeds. She is opened to us and also was happy to stay and help us. To Asta, see you next time. Do continue to practise meditation by yourself.

(Excellent )

16/03/2020

Left by Workawayer (Asta) for host

I stayed two weeks volunteering in the meditation and education center and it was a unique experience, different from any others I have had while on workaway. It was just like written in the profile, following the schedulle, the rules - everything was based on experience and it really did help to get more from those two weeks (I would even… read more

(Excellent )

13/03/2020

Left by Workawayer (Raphaël) for host

I stayed two weeks in this meditation centre and really appreciated the experience.
The two nuns (Sayagyi) are really kind and dedicated about the teaching of their values and way of life. I was really impressed by their motivation to build this centre and keep making it a good place; helping the children, students coming here, as well as us… read more

(Excellent )

11/03/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (aymeric & Anna)

Aymeric and Anna came as a Dhamma student, meditating and learn Dhamma in our Buddhist centre. We are happy that they stayed well, followed rules and helped to clean and keep this place neat and tidy. We find that both of them are intelligent and open-minded enough to learn from us.
Do come back the next time!

We also welcome other volunteers to… read more

(Excellent )

10/03/2020

Left by Workawayer (aymeric & Anna) for host

Our stay as Dhamma student was great, we enjoyed having the time and space to dedicate ourselves to the learning and pratcising of bouddhism. We found it a great opportunity to be able to dive in this religion and we're greatfull to the nuns and to this center to open it's doors to foreigners.

Totally recommend it !
Big thanks !!

(Excellent )

29/02/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Larisa Alina)

Larisa is a happy woman who makes our center happy. She deals well with the environment, happy to learn more and able to follow the rules.
She helped in cleaning, teaching and general maintenance of this centre. She also enjoyed meditation and listening to Dhamma talks.

We find her a trustworthy person and most welcome her to come back any time.

(Excellent )

26/02/2020

Left by Workawayer (Larisa Alina) for host

I have spent two incredible weeks at the Centre and I have no words to describe how amazing my experience was! During the first week, I was a volunteer, working in the garden for 3 hours in the morning and helping with watering the plants in the afternoon. Sometimes, I would also teach English to the two kids that are living there, for about half… read more

(Excellent )

27/02/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Felix)

Felix helped us with maintenance, cleaning and making some furniture. He is open minded enough to learn from us and grow with us. We are happy that he has managed to be an empty cup to receive Dhamma knowledge from us. We find him as intelligent person and willing to learn.That is a very great attitude.

(Excellent )

27/02/2020

Left by Workawayer (Felix) for host

After two weeks of staying here, I can truly say I made some progress. My goal was to gather knowledge about buddhism and to examine the impact of intense meditation on myself.
Scince there are too many excuses for doing so in the everyday life, I chose to stay at this place. The meditation center is an appropriate place to stay at when buddhism… read more

(Excellent )

27/02/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Lolita)

Lolita is a nice and mature lady who helped us in cleaning and maintain our centre. We find she can communicate well with people and nice to our children.

We also happy that she came back again as a Dhamma student to learn Dhamma (Buddhism) and practise meditation. We are happy that she enjoys our variety of Dhamma books in our Dhamma library… read more

(Excellent )

27/02/2020

Left by Workawayer (Lolita) for host

I spent one week with the host as a volunteer and then came back as a dhamma student a few weeks later. This experience was amazing and will stay forever with me. I've learned so much about meditation, buddhism and myself... Especially how to be a an empty cup and accepting things as they are.
The first days you need to adjust to strict rules and… read more

(Excellent )

13/02/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Tashana)

Tashana stayed two weeks, helping us to teach adult students. She is good in teaching and has a good English voice. So our students were very happy with her and her teaching method was interesting to them. For second week, she stayed as Dhamma student, spending more time reading books, listening to Dhamma talks and meditating.

She also helped us… read more

(Excellent )

12/02/2020

Left by Workawayer (Tashana) for host

I spent 2 weeks at this centre. My experience there was absolutely amazing. I spent my first week volunteering and meditating while also reading Dhamma books. And for my second week I was given the opportunity to be a Dhamma student. I learnt a lot not only about myself but the world in general. I finally found words and sentences to fully… read more

(Excellent )

10/02/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (ciska)

Ciska is a nice lady who helped us teaching our adult students, and also some cleaning. I wish she can stay longer but she has her important task to do. During her stay here, she also helped to take care other volunteers. I think she has very good compassion and caring attitude to others.

To Ciska, do come back the next time and be our Dhamma… read more

(Excellent )

10/02/2020

Left by Workawayer (ciska) for host

This is a very peaceful place. You will have the opportunity to meet two very special women, the Sayagyis, who have built this centre out of nothing. It's very inspirational the way they manage everything. They will teach you about Buddhism, Dhamma, meditation, mindfulness,....It's a once in a lifetime opportunity to be able to learn from the… read more

(Excellent )

01/02/2020

Left by Workawayer (Erin) for host

I stayed at the meditation for 2 weeks. It was an amazing (and at times overwhelming) experience. The Sayagyis are wonderful and take good care of you. There are a lot of rules that might take a little while to get used to but they are there for good reason and help one push themselves to immerse in the study of Dhamma and meditation practice. The… read more

(Very good )

21/01/2020

Left by Workawayer (Tony) for host

Wow such a unique experience. I loved it.
Sayagyi Aggavati & Sayagyi Cara are two wonderful nuns with positive vibes and an excellent English.
They give you clear directives and then you'll be free all the day. During your free time you'll read books about Buddhism, meditate and enjoy observing the nature.
It's the best environment for you to… read more

(Excellent )

21/01/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Tony)

Tony is a helpful and polite person that helps in cleaning, driving and so on. He can follow rules and able to speak out his mind.
Thanks Tony for his help. Do come back next time.

(Excellent )

21/01/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Eugene)

Eugene is a quiet person. He helped in some teaching and cleaning. When he was here, the nearby monastery did five days chanting so we were sorry of the noise. But this was beyond our control. We were glad that he was happy with the access to our library books, we have 300 plus books.
Whatever good or bad experience is worthwhile experience for… read more

(Excellent )

11/01/2020

Left by Workawayer (Eugene) for host

My own experience here was neither terrible nor immensely rewarding, but I have no doubt this Work Away will enrich so many who are interested in integrating meditative practices and Buddhist ethical principles into their lives - especially if they are a ‘blank slate’.
I found being in a rural setting very pleasant indeed although this was my… read more

(Very good )

06/12/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Alexander)

Alex is a nice, friendly guy who helped us to clean the fence, pull out the weeds and grass. He also get along very well with our children and our dogs as well.

He also joined in daily meditation and chanting sessions.

Thanks, Alex. Do come back in the future.

(Excellent )

06/12/2019

Left by Workawayer (Alexander) for host

I planned to stay at the Meditation Centre for two weeks but because of personal reasons I had to leave after just seven days...

My stay there was wonderful and definitely completely different then all the volunteer jobs I've done before! It was an amazing mix of meditating and working, a balanced mind-body activity. I loved the meditations in… read more

(Excellent )

13/11/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Maria)

Maria stayed with us for few days. We are sorry that she is not ready for meditation yet. We hope when she is ready, she can come back to practise meditation and to contemplate her own mind. By following our rules and lifestyle, this is the best training for mindfulness.

(Excellent )

23/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (Maria) for host

This place its just as it is describes. If you are looking to interiorize deeply this is the perfect for you, you will be able to face yourself and you should stay equanimus on what youll see. If you plan to go there know that you need enough mental strenght to face yourself, because sometimes it might be difficult to face yourself. This is the… read more

(Excellent )

13/11/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Kristina)

Kristina is a matured and has very good communication. She is compassionate by nature.
She teaches our children and adult and also helps in garden.
To our delight, after staying here for 2 weeks, she comes back again to help us.

She is a volunteer with big heart. I hope everyone can appreciate her.

(Excellent )

19/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (Kristina) for host

What a peaceful place, located in a such wonderful environment, calm and surrounded by fields. I had a such great time here, feeling all the time as a family member. I had during my two weeks stay the possibility to get in touch with real Burmese life, to be so close and a part of it. The two nuns Agga and Cala are such wonderful, very peaceful… read more

(Excellent )

26/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Marina) for host

Firstly, I need to apologize for taking so long to write this review. Secondly, what a good experience! I had a great time here and would definitely recommend the centre for anyone who wants to immerse in the Burmese/Buddhist culture and learn about meditation. I arrived there as an empty cup, knowing just a little about meditation and almost… read more

(Excellent )

12/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Marina)

Marina has greatly helped us in computer word editing job and also did a very nice job to categorise and label the books. Her contribution to us is greatly appreciated.

Marina is a bright and intelligent lady, polite and very friendly. She will have no problem to work and communicate with others.

She also did two days meditation in our… read more

(Excellent )

28/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Katharina )

Katharina is a mature person who helped us in cleaning, drawing and taking care of children. She is very good in arts too and she helped in drawing.
I think she is a very adaptable person and will be great to work with in any circumstance.

Thanks for helping us and also use our place to practise own meditation. Sadhu.

(Excellent )

27/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Katharina ) for host

To future volunteers: if you really want to learn about buddhism, meditation, mindfulness and the burmese culture - this is the place to be! If this is not so much the case, nobody will benefit from it (neither you, nor the nuns). In the beginning it is not so easy, because the life in the center will be very different from the backpacking life.… read more

(Excellent )

16/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Vanda)

Vanda is a nice, polite and gentle lady. She is very good with our kids and dogs. Happy to have her helping in cleaning, taking care of our place and participated in Buddhist activities.
She also participated in chanting and meditation activities.

To Vanda, nice to have you with us. See you next time.

(Excellent )

16/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Vanda) for host

I´m so grateful for volunteering at this meditation and education centre. The nuns are strict, but very friendly and helpful at the same time. They are open for chatting about Buddhism or not. I didn´t know much about Buddhism, meditation and mindfulness when I came here, but I got so much from this experience after two weeks... I´m happy I had a… read more

(Excellent )

31/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Audrey) for host

I stayed at this project for 3 weeks. My experience was SO interesting. The two nuns welcomed me in their universe which I was very please to discover.
I learnt a lot about meditation, Theravada buddhism, the dhamma but also about burmese culture.
This is not a classic workaway at all. I did do some volunteer work such as gardening, helping with… read more

(Excellent )

27/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Audrey)

Audrey stayed 3 weeks, helping and meditating in our centre. We find her curious, open-minded and interested to learn the culture of others. She is respectful and can follow our rules.
She helps in cleaning, maintenance work and also involves in art drawing.
She is also very helpful to our children and helps to take care of them.

Audrey loves… read more

(Excellent )

31/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Daniela)

Daniela stayed with us for two weeks and she helped us in cleaning and typing. She is someone who can speak her mind and be frank with her needs and wishes. In this way, our communication with her became easily.
We think she is a brave person and also be able to take care of herself. She also spent some days practising meditation in our place.
To… read more

(Excellent )

31/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Daniela) for host

The meditation center is a place in the burmese countryside, around 1 hour from Yangon downtown, and it is runned by two lovely buddhist nuns. They will welcome you, give you genuine food mostly directly from their garden, but most important they will introduce you to the dhamma, the teaching of Buddha and will guide you to try vipassana… read more

(Excellent )

16/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Kelsey)

Kelsey stayed with us for 14 days. She is patient, polite and understanding person. She helped us in cleaning the building and editing our story books.
She also practised meditation and had Dhamma discussion with us.
We like her and hope she will come back again in the future.

(Excellent )

20/04/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Noemie)

Noemie is a cheerful, polite and great in communication, She understood our situation in the very busy day. She helped to teach English to our small kids,
ans also helped in building road and some gardening.

thanks very much for helping us, see you next time.

(Excellent )

20/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Noemie) for host

My stay at the center was great ! I helped with the garden and road. I gave some English class to the young nuns as well ! They were all lovely and always smiling, as soon as you enter you feel welcome. Meditation wise I was left on my own with a audio to follow (it was quite a busy week) and since it was my first time I didn’t really managed to… read more

(Excellent )

26/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Karla) for host

I stayed for two weeks and helped out with teaching englisch, some artwork and where ever help was needed. For me it was the perfekt place to learn more about Buddhism and burmes culture and to train to overcome the ego. Aggācāra has a lot of very good plans for the future and need good willing ppl for help. I'm glad I did it and say thank you to… read more

(Excellent )

25/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Karla)

Karla helped us in teaching and arts for two weeks. She is a quiet and artistic person. We like her arts very much,
She also helped us in cleaning and teaching young children as well.
We most welcome Karla to visit us in the future.

(Excellent )

24/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Katherine)

Katherine is a special person that makes everyone happy. She has understanding about our life, helpful to us, and she is a very good teacher to our children during the children Dhamma classes, Children were very excited with her style of teaching, and she made it very fun for them.

thanks for all your help and you are most welcome to come back at… read more

(Excellent )

24/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Katherine) for host

First of all, thank you to everyone here for the lovely time! This was a really special place for me and I will never forget my experience here. The setting is very peaceful, in a quiet village outside of the city. I learned about Buddhism, practiced meditation, helped in the beautiful green gardens and taught English lessons to smiling children.… read more

(Excellent )

10/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Raquel) for host

It was my first Work Away, so grateful. This place was good to learn more about Buddhist and Myanmar people. Felt at home straight away. You should read about this workaway before trying, because it’s a special place. Focus on the moment here and ignore the outside world. Thank you for my time here, I had the opportunity to discover this amazing… read more

(Excellent )

26/02/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Marine)

Marine is a serious teacher in teaching English to our small kids, She tried her best to help them to understand the English pronunciation.
She also helped us in gardening and to make furniture.
We find her a nice person, obedient and willing to cooperate with us.

(Excellent )

12/02/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Susanna)

Susan helped us a lot in gardening and cleaning. She is very energetic person. She also buy and donate things to our children.

(Excellent )

12/02/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Michelle)

We thank Michelle for helping in weeding gardening and also typing and editing our Dhamma books. We found her a gentle, polite person willing to learn Buddhism and meditation. We like her good attitude.

She is also a wise person, certainly got a bodhi heart in her.
To Michelle, may you be well and happy. and be successful in all your good… read more

(Excellent )

23/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Anna Lena & Daniel) for host

I feel very fortunate to have spend time at this special place. I did a Vipassana course before and am very interested in Buddhism, this place was perfect to learn more about the Dhamma and practice meditation in a better environment than I normally have when travelling. I would say that the more you are interested in this topic, the more you will… read more

(Excellent )

23/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Ferchaud) for host

I stayed for two weeks as a volunteer and meditator here in december 2018. It is a peaceful place, where I felt safe. I enjoyed meditating every day and also learning about Buddhism, through book readings and talks with Venerable Sayagyi Cala. I also enjoyed discovering Myanmar people’s life, thanks to the outings we made on Sunday or with… read more

(Good )

14/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Ferchaud)

Srephanie is a sincere person really come to volunteer and help us. We like her attitude in her carpenting work, teaching English to our university student, She helps us in the gardening work as well.

(Excellent )

14/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (iris)

Iris is happy, fun loving and really come here for volunteering job. She is particularly good with teaching children and also teach English to our university students.
She also helped us in gardening and making a lovely path around the lake.
Thank you, Iris, see you next time.

(Excellent )

11/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Mariana) for host

This experience was very powerful to me. At first, I thought it was really hard to live under the buddhist principles but as the days went by I started loving everything about my routine - even waking up early! I learned more than I thought I would about buddhism, from all the lovely dhamma talks to the dhamma books. I really improved my… read more

(Excellent )

24/10/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Mariana)

Mariana taught our two small kids and she had lots of loving-kindness. She also had the sense of responsibility to fulfill her duty. We found her has pleasant manner, easy going and able to follow and adjust to the rules and environment here. She also helped in our children book project and gardening.

To Mariana, thanks for helping us. Do come… read more

(Excellent )

26/11/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa)

Lisa is sweet looking, beautiful, polite and cultured lady. She is mature, obedient, willing to learn and willing to accept viewpoints from others. She is good with small children, she has kindness and strictness with them.
She helped us in gardening, library project, cleaning and teaching.
We wish her well in her spiritual journey.

(Excellent )

26/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Lisa) for host

The Centre is located in a very calm neighbourhood with breathtaking sunsets and sunrises. But the surrounding is not the only thing that amazed me during my stay. I learned so much about building, gardening and teaching. But most important I learned about myself and that definitely changed the way I see things. The children are nice and I enjoyed… read more

(Excellent )

25/11/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Haute)

Alexandra is a mature lady that comes to help us. She is polite and mature in her thought, and good in painting. She helped us to write and paint Dhamma texts. We liked her "free art" style. She also helped us in gardening, cleaning and teaching children.
To Alex, Do come back in the future to see the progress in our centre. Sadhu!

(Excellent )

25/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Haute) for host

I stayed 13 days here and it was a meaningful experience. This is definitely a place where you will learn about Buddhism and meditation, about Myanmar culture and also about yourself. It is sometimes destabilizing as nuns will question your usual point of you to encourage you to to get rid of your ego and adopt a more meaningful attitude. But I… read more

(Excellent )

14/11/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Jasmin)

Jasmin worked well with other volunteers and helped us in computer, weeding and cleaning. Her mind is fast and sharp. Due to culture shock, we have different opinions about things. However, we are glad she did enjoy her stay learning Dhamma, meditation and helping around.

(Excellent )

14/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Jasmin) for host

My experience here was very very helpful and beautiful for me. I learned so much about bhuddism an meditation (thank you again, I could not be more grateful) I enjoyed working in the garden and teaching English to the kids. It is the best way to learn about the culture and Buddhism. If you consider going there, i really recommend it even though it… read more

(Excellent )

16/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Anne) for host

My stay at Aggacārā was a very special experience and something I will never regret doing, even thoug it was very difficult to me in the beginning as a first time meditator.

I stayed for one week and discovered many aspects of my mind and senses. It is definitely a place for the most dedicated volunteers; for people who are interested in Burmese… read more

(Excellent )

10/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Anne)

Anne is a warm hearted lady who helped us in gardening, cleaning, and teaching ito our children, she is also generous to purchase things for our children. We can see thst she is genuine person and active type.
Though she stayed for a short time, we will most happy to welcome her back to our centre.
To Anne, see you in the future.

(Excellent )

08/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Rinskje) for host

My stay here was nice. Although I was sick the first week, they took really good care of me. Afterwards I helped them with teaching, some cleaning and gardening. I learned more about meditation and myself. The two Sayagi's do a great job on building this education centre, giving kids the opportunity to learn English and have a better future. I… read more

(Good )

19/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (Emily & matthew) for host

I learnt so much in this place, about Buddhism and myself. It was nice to be able to slow down and reflect but also have guidance from amazing teachers. I enjoyed helping out, I wish I could have finished more projects but I can't wait to return one day to see them done. Especially the plants growing over the archways. Please come to this place… read more

(Excellent )

15/07/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Emily & matthew)

Emily spent 3 weeks time with us, helping in gardening, building maintenance , teaching and categorizing library books.
She was very helpful person and willing to help beyond the volunteering time, this is a very good attitude for a volunteer to have.
she also enjoyed meditating and reading our books. She was capable, hardworking and sincere in… read more

(Excellent )

19/06/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Martina)

We are happy that Martini enjoyed her stay with us by helping in the garden and meditation.
Glad that she can take care of herself by trying to meditate and read Dhamma books.
She also taught our youths English class and our youths are happy with her.
She is an independent girl and be able to follow our culture and life style.
May she be well and… read more

(Excellent )

19/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Martina) for host

I am so glad that I had the chance to stay at this place. I learned here a lot - i learned about burmese culture, Buddhism, meditation and about myself - a really great and intense experience.
At this place you live with 7 lovelys dogs together and I had the change to met these wonderful, motivated children.
I am happy that I stayed here and I… read more

(Excellent )

15/06/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Niki)

We are happy that Niki has enjoyed meditating and volunteering in our centre. We find her as a capable and dedicated teacher to our youths and children. She follows our timetable well and that means she is a self-discipline person.
She also contributes her artistic talent to help us to produce an illustrated book to explains the environment and… read more

(Excellent )

15/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Niki) for host

This place made me a better person. I stayed here immediately following a 10 day Vipassana meditation course and it was a great way to implement what I had learnt into practice. And I learnt so much! Especially about how to be aware of my ego and let it go. I loved that a space was provided where I could meditate and volunteer at the same time,… read more

(Excellent )

14/06/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Raquel)

Thank you Raquel for enthusiastically teach our children. We wish her well in her journey and work. thanks. sadhu.

(Excellent )

30/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Raquel) for host

I truly recommend this work away. It was my first experience work away, contact with Buddhism and meditation, first time teaching English. And it went very well.
I help a little in: cleaning, gardening, English lessons.
I feel I was well received, and I learnt a great deal of things. The kids are dream.

(Excellent )

13/04/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Moira)

Moira stayed us with for three weeks, helping in the garden and teaching our young children, university students and our young nuns.
We find her sincere, hardworking and trustworthy. She is also very approachable and happy to teach our children. And she is even-tempered and always happy.
We thanks for her help. May she be well and happy, and… read more

(Excellent )

13/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Moira) for host

I stayed here for a little over three weeks and it was a truly memorable experience. My main duty was teaching English. I taught one class in the morning to students between ages 13-17 (more or less), one class in the afternoon to the same group, and another to a University level group. Besides that, I also helped in the garden, taking out the… read more

(Excellent )

24/03/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Ida)

We thanks for Ida staying with us and helping us, She has a great personality and interested in teaching.
She also generously utilised her time to make the lessons interested to our children.

(Excellent )

24/03/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Laura)

We thanks for Laura staying with us and helping us, She has a great personality and interested in teaching.
She also generously donated to the maintenance of this centre.

(Excellent )

24/03/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Kata)

We are happy with Kata teaching our kids during the summer children English class, We find she is gentle, understanding and mature in mind,.
We thank her for her help.
sadhu.

(Excellent )

14/03/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Allie)

We are glad Allie stayed with us and helped in typing Dhamma talks to computer. She did a very good job and also edited some documents.
We are happy after staying us, she went for intensive Vipassana practice elsewhere.

Thank you for her help.

(Excellent )

10/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Allie) for host

If you are interested in learning about Myanmar culture and Buddhist religion, this is the place for you. The venerables are welcoming and are eager to teach you and make sure you understand their culture and religion. It was a privilege to learn vipassana meditation and have nightly dhamma talks with the venerable. It's very special to receive… read more

(Excellent )

14/03/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Gea)

Gea had stayed with us for some time. As she stayed and worked in China before, we had good conversation in Chinese language.and she has no problems to follow local culture and Buddhist belief.

She helped to type Dhamma talks into computer and also did some editing.
She is mature and responsible person.
We thank her for her help.

(Excellent )

01/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (Gea) for host

I stayed here for 10 days, my main task was typing Dhamma talks which helped me deepen my knowledge in buddhism and Dhamma; I also helped with gardening and cleaning together with other two volunteers.
I had the chance to learn more about meditation, especially the walking and standing meditation. This is a place for committed volunteers, the… read more

(Very good )

14/03/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Katrin)

We are happy that Katrin stayed and helped us, and be able to accept our lifestyle and our perspective on life. this shows that she is open minded to different traditions.
and we are glad our Buddhist centre helps her to acquire different knowledge and Buddhist values such as gratitude, compassion and wisdom.

(Excellent )

01/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Katrin) for host

Dear future volunteers,
I stayed here for two weeks and it was an uncomperable experience for me. If you think about going there, please inform yourself about what a meditation center is and be aware that this is not an usual workaway!
If you want to go out and see Yangon and the sorrounding it's better for you to search for something else.
If… read more

(Excellent )

13/12/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Tivi)

Tivi is one of our most outstanding volunteers and who stayed the longest.
She has a good attitude of willing to learn and she is not afraid of hard physical tasks.
She has good heart towards our 6 puppies.
Like most of our young volunteers, she can be careless sometimes.
However, over 1 month staying with us, she has improved in her patience, and… read more

(Excellent )

12/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Tivi) for host

Dear Sayalay Cala, Sayalay Aggavati and future volunteers,

It was a very very hard learning process like a PH.D. or more a PH.B.D. ( permanent head (and body) damage). I stayed over month and I couldn't imagine how much I could win from the noble silence. It is so strict that I have started to believe that even the military need to get a… read more

(Excellent )

09/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Dominika) for host

My stay here was very short because of my change of the plans, so it was only 5 days, but during this time I learned a lot, mostly about myself. It was the end of the rainy season, so the conditions were quite challanging but also, I've never seen more beautiful sunset/sunrise than the ones in there. Both Vulnerables are very lovely, open-minded… read more

(Very good )

21/11/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Nicole)

Nicole is such an enthusiastic girl and happy to help around. we are very happy with her presence, and like her manners to follow and respect Buddhist culture. She is also very interested to learn from us.

(Excellent )

21/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Nicole) for host

My first volunteer on a buddhist centre and it could not be any better. I feel so grateful and thankful for helping Saylay Cala and Saylay Aggavati, my two first teachers and inspiring women and nuns,and now my two foreigne mothers :) they were both great, pacience and willing to teach you everything everytime. If you go for this workaway, keep.in… read more

(Excellent )

08/11/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Ola)

Ola is a mature lady. She helped to give massage to our chief nun for her injuries. We thank her for her help.

(Excellent )

03/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Ola) for host

I've spent 5 days at the centre and had a great experience. I learnt about Buddhism and Myanmar's couture and had a chance to practice meditation twice a day. Both Sayalays are warm, welcoming and lovely. I was very lucky to have been able to attend a Buddhist ceremony Katina and I know that if I ever want to go back, I am welcome. The food was… read more

(Excellent )

08/11/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Charlotte)

Charlotte is a mature and hard working lady. She is very good in English teaching. We like her kindness and helpfulness.

(Excellent )

03/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Charlotte) for host

I loved my time here. I was welcomed, nurtured and guided by Sayalay Cala and Sayalay Aggavati and learned a huge amount from them both. Time at the centre is peaceful but you are kept busy! You will be surprised at how quickly your day will pass, even when you at waking up at 5am! Beware the mosquitos, be prepared to put aside some luxuries, but… read more

(Excellent )

23/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Samita) for host

This was my first workaway experience and it couldn't have turned out better. I'm so grateful to be hosted by Saylay Cala and Saylay Aggavati. They took great care of me. We had a few menial tasks and a mandatory meditation session everyday, including a dhamma discussion. It was a delightful and a rewarding experience for me, and I recommend it to… read more

(Excellent )

21/08/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Samita)

Samita is a very active guy who loves to take photos. He is interested in the culture and willing to experience new things.
he worked very well with another volunteer.

(Very good )

21/08/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Daniela)

Daniela is a mature girl that helped us a lot. She worked very well with another volunteer. She is responsible person and helps to finish a job properly. we really appreciate her help.

(Excellent )

21/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Daniela) for host

This is a wonderful place. I enjoyed my stay there alot and was able to get in a short period of time alot of peace in mind. I loved the fact that I could meditate, work physically and also have freetime to explore the beautiful surroundings and read dhamma books. I especially enjoyed to make the dog houses out of bricks :relaxed: The time was… read more

(Excellent )

24/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (laetitia) for host

I spent one week at the center and it was really a nice place where I learnt a lot. The landscape is stunning and there are many animals such as chamelons, frogs, buffalos, birds... and spiders ahah!
I was in the deep countryside which make this place so special and peaceful. Nearby There is also a monastery where Sayadi took me to talk with the… read more

(Very good )

19/07/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (laetitia)

Laettitia s a great girl with great big heart. She took care of our old nun, taking care of her, feeding and bathing her. We really appreciated her help. Hope she can conquer her fear to spider in the future.

(Excellent )

13/07/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Franziska)

She is nice girl and willing to help around. she is also willing to work hard.

(Excellent )

13/07/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Andrea)

She is nice girl and willing to help around.

(Excellent )

13/07/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Faye)

Faye is a very bright girl and learns very fast.
She is cooperative and willing to help, and also willing to learn from us.
I can see that she enjoys teaching very much.

thanks very much for her help.

(Excellent )

13/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Faye) for host

Was such an experience staying here. You learn so much and the nuns are willing to answer any questions you may have.
I stayed one week with duties that included gardening, painting, creating sign boards and teaching the novice.
I really look forward to seeing how the centre develops over time, they are still in need of much help although it is… read more

(Very good )

13/07/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Eloise)

Eloise is a kind hearted girl, she helped to take care an old nun who had injured her hands.
she is cooperative and willing to help, and also willing to learn.
thanks very much for her help.

(Excellent )

13/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Eloise) for host

I stayed 1 week here, it was a nice experience. It's a good place to learn about Buddhism and meditation, the nuns can answer to all your questions, they are good teachers. Thank you so much!

(Very good )

11/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Lucy) for host

Volunteering at this centre has been an absolute joy. Such beautiful people in such a beautiful place! The older nuns are so welcoming, friendly, interesting, and open to chatting (about Buddhism or not). The young nuns are full of pure energy, eager to learn and very polite, helpful, and sweet :) There is a scale of ages and English skills… read more

(Excellent )

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