Wat Chom Tong, Tambon Ban Luang, Amphoe Chom Tong (about 60km south-west of the city) +66 53-826869 / +66 53-826180. the home temple of the meditation master Achan Tong, and offers residential courses in Vipassana Meditation on an on-going basis.
Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep (under See). The International Buddhist Centre offers short and long residential courses in Vipassana meditation in English. A brand new centre, including accommodation blocks and Vitara (chanting hall), is now open.
Wat Ram Poeng, Tambon Suthep, Amphoe Muang (4 miles south-west of the city) +66 53-278620, . Offers facilities for retreats and meditation instruction. Ten day minimum stay required for introduction to Vipassana Meditation techniques. English speaking monks are available to assist foreigners. For non-native English speakers, long-term students from your home country may be available to offer translation services.
Wat Suan Dok Th Suthep, Chiang Mai (1/2 a mile west of the Old City Moat), +66 53-278967. Has a meet and greet for tourists and monks, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoon between 17:00 and 19:00 hrs. Also, you can sign up for a 24-hrs introduction meditation retreat (they are offered on Tuesdays).
Wat Umong, Tambon Suthep, Amphoe Muang (3 and a half miles out of town) +66 53-277248 (08:30-16:00), . Offers meditation courses and Dharma instruction in English every Sunday 15:00-18:00.
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