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Larger residential structures at the front of the complex contain displays of Khmer-style
Hindu and Buddhist art, Ban Chiang ceramics and a very interesting collection of historic
Buddhas, including a beautiful late U Thong-style image.
Activities
Meditation
Although at times Bangkok may seem like the most un-Buddhist place on earth, there are
several places where instruction in Theravada Buddhist meditation is done in English. Ad-
down on several prominent wát and meditation centres. For background information on
Buddhism,
Click here
.
House of Dhamma
MEDITATION
( 0 2512 6083;
www.houseofdhamma.com
; 26/9 Soi 15, Th Lat Prao; fee by donation; lessons 10am-5pm Wed-
Sun; Phahon Yothin exit 5)
Helen Jandamit has opened her suburban Bangkok home to med-
itation retreats and classes in
vipassana
(insight meditation). Check the website to see
what workshops are on offer and be sure to reserve a spot at least 10 days in advance.
Wat Mahathat
(3 Th Maha Rat; Tha Chang)
This temple is home to two independently operating meditation
Wat Mahathat, Th Maha Rat; donations accepted; lessons 7am, 1pm & 6pm; Tha Chang)
offers daily
meditation classes. Taught by English-speaking Phra Suputh Chainikom (Kosalo), classes
6326;
www.mcu.ac.th/IBMC/
; Wat Mahathat, Th Maha Rat; donations accepted; Tha Chang)
offers a regi-
mented daily program of meditation. With both programs, longer stays, including accom-
modation and food, can be arranged, but students are expected to follow a strict regimen
of conduct.
MEDITATION
Thai Boxing
Training in
moo·ay tai
(also spelt
muay thai
) for foreigners has increased in popularity in
the last decade or so and many camps all over the country are tailoring their programs for
