Popular Post georgegeorgia Posted October 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2022 Im 62 and I just will take a year off from my work to find myself I'm thinking going to Thailand for a few months to live in a temple with monks,can that be done? Somewhere away from life, quiet rural away from people etc .I had a workmate years ago go through a bitter divorce,he went to some place in the Philippines some island I don't know where but lived by himself for a few months . Have you ever had to do this or done this ? I'm also thinking Scotland highlands ? By myself in a cabin in the country mountains Where is a place where on can find their life 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 11 minutes ago, georgegeorgia said: Have you ever had to do this or done this ? Nah !! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stocky Posted October 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2022 Quote Where can I go to find myself Google Maps? 1 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 1FinickyOne Posted October 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2022 There are many forest temples in Thailand... some populated, others not, but some are quite beautiful and serene and are set quite off alone... I used to visit some of the more remote ones regularly and the monks were always welcoming and invited me to stay... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post worgeordie Posted October 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2022 32 minutes ago, georgegeorgia said: Im 62 and I just will take a year off from my work to find myself Mental problems ,or something , find yourself ? regards worgeordie 1 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CharlieH Posted October 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2022 The problem is that wherever you go, there you are. Geography and isolation wont help and could make it worse. 9 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post proton Posted October 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2022 (edited) Only one I would consider, no nonsense forest temple with long foreigner monk tradition. No stray animals, amulet sellers, markets or daft statues of chickens etc. https://www.watpahnanachat.org/ Edited October 21, 2022 by proton 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gargamon Posted October 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2022 Look in a mirror. There you are. Problem solved. 2 2 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post georgegeorgia Posted October 21, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2022 5 minutes ago, proton said: Only one I would consider, no nonsense forest temple with long foreigner monk tradition. No stray animals, amulet sellers, markets or daft statues of chickens etc. https://www.watpahnanachat.org/ Thankyou !???? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BostonJoe Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 How does someone find themselves ? Okay I'm lost Is this a trick question 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sparktrader Posted October 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2022 Travel around Thailand, eat food, catch trains and buses. Talk to people. You wont find yourself being alone and doing nothing. That will make things worse. Positive actions lead to positive outcomes not isolation. Also read this book called How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Dan747 Posted October 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2022 "My place to RELAX" and rest/reflect is Koh Chang (Elephant Island) in Thailand. Each to his own, I hope you find the right place for "YOU!" Good Luck. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BangkokReady Posted October 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2022 (edited) 1, Read some great works of literature. 2, Put yourself in a very challenging and uncomfortable situation. 3, Help others. In my opinion, while travelling and experiencing things can make you feel good, it is really only temporary. It's also generally a pleasant experience and I'm not sure if you will really learn anything about life or yourself. When your time is up and you return home, you might find yourself exactly where you were at the start, but with a few stories to tell. Edited October 21, 2022 by BangkokReady 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lacessit Posted October 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2022 The Australian outback is a useful destination for self-appraisal. Stay on one of the stations, the next house will be about 10 km away, and the next town 100. Limited radio, no TV, perhaps a couple of station dogs for company. I had a month like that in September, 2001. When I got back to civilization, I thought the whole world had gone mad. Still does. 5 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 5 minutes ago, Lacessit said: The Australian outback is a useful destination for self-appraisal. Stay on one of the stations, the next house will be about 10 km away, and the next town 100. Limited radio, no TV, perhaps a couple of station dogs for company. I had a month like that in September, 2001. When I got back to civilization, I thought the whole world had gone mad. Still does. Fix fences? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 i recommend Pattaya to find yourself. Problem with monks and temples, you'll be bored in 5 minutes 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post connda Posted October 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2022 36 minutes ago, proton said: Only one I would consider, no nonsense forest temple with long foreigner monk tradition. No stray animals, amulet sellers, markets or daft statues of chickens etc. https://www.watpahnanachat.org/ They won't take you. You're too old. Sorry. The farang chapters of Ajahn Chah's monastic legacy are funny like that. I was deeply influenced by Ajahn Chah's teaching for years prior to early retirement. Been there, tried that. It's not an option. Your age is considered problematic. If you looking for meditation and an internal getaway, try Pa-Auk Tawya Forest Monastery in Myanmar. There are more than one, but Pa-Auk Tawya is the largest. Pa-Auk is much more approachable than Wat Pah Nanachat. The monastery's web site is here: https://www.paaukforestmonastery.org/ You can also contact Bhante Subhuti at this link. He's spent considerable time at the Pa-Auk forest monasteries and could fill you in. https://americanmonk.org Best of luck. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post connda Posted October 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2022 1 hour ago, worgeordie said: Mental problems ,or something , find yourself ? regards worgeordie For once, why don't we all strive to have just a little respect for someone seriously reaching out? Just saying. 12 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post it is what it is Posted October 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2022 where will you find yourself? possibly where you left yourself? 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 5 minutes ago, connda said: They won't take you. You're too old. Sorry. The farang chapters of Ajahn Chah's monastic legacy are funny like that. I was deeply influenced by Ajahn Chah's teaching for years prior to early retirement. Been there, tried that. It's not an option. Your age is considered problematic. If you looking for meditation and an internal getaway, try Pa-Auk Tawya Forest Monastery in Myanmar. There are more than one, but Pa-Auk Tawya is the largest. Pa-Auk is much more approachable than Wat Pah Nanachat. The monastery's web site is here: https://www.paaukforestmonastery.org/ You can also contact Bhante Subhuti at this link. He's spent considerable time at the Pa-Auk forest monasteries and could fill you in. https://americanmonk.org Best of luck. Oh, and there is a chapter in Thailand. Fairly new. https://www.paaukthailand.org/en/home-en/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Sparktrader Posted October 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2022 15 minutes ago, connda said: For once, why don't we all strive to have just a little respect for someone seriously reaching out? Just saying. Exactly. Some people have no respect for others that are struggling. Paul Green a successful league coach killed himself a few months ago. People need to reach out for help if needed. 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post timendres Posted October 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2022 Maybe you are from the US (Georgia is in your name, but maybe that is the Georgia next to Eastern Europe). I am from Michigan. When I first came to Thailand in 2002, the experience was mind blowing. Dropping acid would be the only thing I can think of that affected me more. You may not find yourself, but I believe it will help you move in that direction. Book the trip, plan a two or three month stay. Do Bangkok, an island, then maybe some time in Isaan. I would not try to move around too much. It will just waste time and energy. Settle into a location. Absorb it. The almost overwhelming sensation of being in such a foreign place is incredible. It has real value. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sparktrader Posted October 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2022 5 minutes ago, timendres said: Maybe you are from the US (Georgia is in your name, but maybe that is the Georgia next to Eastern Europe). I am from Michigan. When I first came to Thailand in 2002, the experience was mind blowing. Dropping acid would be the only thing I can think of that affected me more. You may not find yourself, but I believe it will help you move in that direction. Book the trip, plan a two or three month stay. Do Bangkok, an island, then maybe some time in Isaan. I would not try to move around too much. It will just waste time and energy. Settle into a location. Absorb it. The almost overwhelming sensation of being in such a foreign place is incredible. It has real value. Catching a train is peaceful and you see the countryside. I wouldnt recommend Bangkok to someone with depression. It is too extreme. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OneMoreFarang Posted October 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2022 I read the following book a long time ago. I think it's inspiring. And he tells the real-life stories about the idea of living in a temple in the woods. I recommend you read it and decided if that is what you really want. (continued below the picture) Otherwise, I recommend reading books. I guess it's perfect if you do that on a lonely beach or in the mountains somewhere, but any place where you can relax and concentrate on your reading should do the job. Read i.e. Jordan Peterson's maps of meaning or one of his other books. And/or other psychology books. And I recommend read them in your native language to really understand them. Or watch some of his videos or work on his Self-Authoring program. There are lots of smart people out there who we can learn a lot from. Just don't make any of these people your guru. Read, listen, learn, and stay critical. You don't have to believe everything. Reflect and learn and think about yourself and what is meaningful for you. I wish you good luck on that way. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 7 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said: I read the following book a long time ago. I think it's inspiring. And he tells the real-life stories about the idea of living in a temple in the woods. I recommend you read it and decided if that is what you really want. (continued below the picture) Otherwise, I recommend reading books. I guess it's perfect if you do that on a lonely beach or in the mountains somewhere, but any place where you can relax and concentrate on your reading should do the job. Read i.e. Jordan Peterson's maps of meaning or one of his other books. And/or other psychology books. And I recommend read them in your native language to really understand them. Or watch some of his videos or work on his Self-Authoring program. There are lots of smart people out there who we can learn a lot from. Just don't make any of these people your guru. Read, listen, learn, and stay critical. You don't have to believe everything. Reflect and learn and think about yourself and what is meaningful for you. I wish you good luck on that way. JP is a very serious guy. I like him but far too serious. He seems very depressed himself. You need joy in your life to be happy. Over thinking makes life worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Regyai Posted October 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2022 1 minute ago, OneMoreFarang said: I read the following book a long time ago. I think it's inspiring. And he tells the real-life stories about the idea of living in a temple in the woods. I recommend you read it and decided if that is what you really want. (continued below the picture) Otherwise, I recommend reading books. I guess it's perfect if you do that on a lonely beach or in the mountains somewhere, but any place where you can relax and concentrate on your reading should do the job. Read i.e. Jordan Peterson's maps of meaning or one of his other books. And/or other psychology books. And I recommend read them in your native language to really understand them. Or watch some of his videos or work on his Self-Authoring program. There are lots of smart people out there who we can learn a lot from. Just don't make any of these people your guru. Read, listen, learn, and stay critical. You don't have to believe everything. Reflect and learn and think about yourself and what is meaningful for you. I wish you good luck on that way. Pretty sure it was in one of his books I read a tale which always stuck in my mind, and very germane to the OP's question: Basically the monk goes to the Abbot of his then Wat and asks to transfer to some other Wat where he feels it would be more conducive to his meditation practice. The Abbot reflects on the request then asks the monk to observe the temple dogs, how restless they are, how they scratch and shuffle, then move somewhere more comfortable, or somewhere a little cooler. Then insightfully explained that the dogs don't realise that where ever they go, they take their fleas with them. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sparktrader Posted October 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2022 In 1922 Albert Einstein wrote: "A calm and modest life brings more happiness than the pursuit of success combined with constant restlessness." Go find your calm place. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 6 minutes ago, Regyai said: Pretty sure it was in one of his books I read a tale which always stuck in my mind, and very germane to the OP's question: Basically the monk goes to the Abbot of his then Wat and asks to transfer to some other Wat where he feels it would be more conducive to his meditation practice. The Abbot reflects on the request then asks the monk to observe the temple dogs, how restless they are, how they scratch and shuffle, then move somewhere more comfortable, or somewhere a little cooler. Then insightfully explained that the dogs don't realise that where ever they go, they take their fleas with them. So buy flea spray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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