Living in a temple

[EveryG]

Has anyone heard about meditation centers or monasteries within Bangkok that will allow lay people to stay on a long-term basis? I'm aware that I could ordain and stay at many temples, but that's not really what I am looking for. I am a committed meditator, but not looking to go full monastic. Any thoughts?

Edited September 30, 2023 by EveryG

[MrJ2U]

Couldn't you just meditate at a nice resort on the beach?

 

.... Or are you just looking for free accomodation. 

[1FinickyOne]

Have you thought of a forest temple. There are some I used to hang out at - the monks invited me to stay but my home was nearby and. more comfortable... 

[MrJ2U]

42 minutes ago, 1FinickyOne said:

Have you thought of a forest temple. There are some I used to hang out at - the monks invited me to stay but my home was nearby and. more comfortable... 

Probably have a proper toilet and flat screen tv, can't blame you.

 

Nice of him to offer though. 

[connda]

1 hour ago, EveryG said:

Has anyone heard about meditation centers or monasteries within Bangkok that will allow lay people to stay on a long-term basis? I'm aware that I could ordain and stay at many temples, but that's not really what I am looking for. I am a committed meditator, but not looking to go full monastic. Any thoughts?

Basically - No.  You may find temples that will allow you to stay - IF - your intention is to eventually ordain.
But laity don't normally live at temples with the exception of retreats, and although retreats may be long, they are usually finite, as in a maximum of one month.  However - outside of Thailand in Myanmar you may find better luck with long-term stays.
Pak Auk Forest Monastery
c/- Major U Khan Sain (Rtd)
653 Lower Main Road
Mawlamyine, Mon State, Myanmar
Tel: 032 22132
Web site: www.paauk.org
Teacher: Ven. Pa Auk Sayadaw

[fondue zoo]

 

I already do. My body is a temple.

 

Truth be told if my body needed a locale description it would be more along the lines of "You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious"

 

[EveryG]

10 hours ago, 1FinickyOne said:

Have you thought of a forest temple. There are some I used to hang out at - the monks invited me to stay but my home was nearby and. more comfortable... 

Yes, I have stayed at a few but time to get back to work. I was hoping for something in the city. 

 

9 hours ago, connda said:

Basically - No.  You may find temples that will allow you to stay - IF - your intention is to eventually ordain.
But laity don't normally live at temples with the exception of retreats, and although retreats may be long, they are usually finite, as in a maximum of one month.  However - outside of Thailand in Myanmar you may find better luck with long-term stays.
Pak Auk Forest Monastery
c/- Major U Khan Sain (Rtd)
653 Lower Main Road
Mawlamyine, Mon State, Myanmar
Tel: 032 22132
Web site: www.paauk.org
Teacher: Ven. Pa Auk Sayadaw

I thought that was perhaps the case  The forest monasteries seem open to letting people stay as long as they want as long as they're being helpful  Unfortunately I won't be able to make the daily commute to BKK from Myanmar ????

[connda]

2 hours ago, EveryG said:

Yes, I have stayed at a few but time to get back to work. I was hoping for something in the city. 

 

I thought that was perhaps the case  The forest monasteries seem open to letting people stay as long as they want as long as they're being helpful  Unfortunately I won't be able to make the daily commute to BKK from Myanmar ????

If you are living at a temple, then there is no reason to "commute" anywhere.   If you want to hang out at a temple during the day and drive home at night - you can do that at virtually any temple in Thailand. 

You don't strike me as being serious. 

[bignok]

Plenty around for donation.

[LosLobo]

Maybe approach the local wats that offer accommodation.

 

Though I would suggest most of them prefer full-time commitment perhaps some might be willing to negotiate your circumstances.

 

Meditation Retreats in Thailand (jhana8.com)

[EveryG]

4 hours ago, connda said:

You don't strike me as being serious. 

I don't care what you think. At all. Nothing I said justifies you leaping to that conclusion. 

Edited October 1, 2023 by EveryG

[EveryG]

2 hours ago, LosLobo said:

Maybe approach the local wats that offer accommodation.

 

Though I would suggest most of them prefer full-time commitment perhaps some might be willing to negotiate your circumstances.

 

Meditation Retreats in Thailand (jhana8.com)

Thank you, the link is a good springboard to ask from. 

[mamypoko]

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[bbbbooboo]

Hmmmm… body is a temple. Some people live in a horrendous one?

[soalbundy]

Are you on overstay?

[steven100]

Are you hiding from someone?

[bignok]

13 minutes ago, steven100 said:

Are you hiding from someone?

Steven Seagul

[JimTripper]

why should you be there full time if you're not meditating full time?

Edited October 2, 2023 by JimTripper

[khaowong1]

I believe there is one on the East bank of the river, I'll do some digging for you. 

 

[geisha]

On 9/30/2023 at 4:18 PM, EveryG said:

Has anyone heard about meditation centers or monasteries within Bangkok that will allow lay people to stay on a long-term basis? I'm aware that I could ordain and stay at many temples, but that's not really what I am looking for. I am a committed meditator, but not looking to go full monastic. Any thoughts?

I think you are better off finding a meditation retreat . Lay people don’t «  live » In monasteries. They take part in the daily routines , food, dormitories for sleeping …often full,   lessons, and mostly in Thai language. They are not Hotels . 

[BusyB]

On 10/2/2023 at 8:02 AM, bbbbooboo said:

Hmmmm… body is a temple. Some people live in a horrendous one?

Dilapidated and neglected.

[BusyB]

mmmhh ... ????

 

I wonder if there's a market for monastery themed hotels. 

[bignok]

1 minute ago, BusyB said:

mmmhh ... ????

 

I wonder if there's a market for monastery themed hotels. 

Would be