Must-visit Chiang Mai Meditation Retreat, Chiang Mai, Thailand

On my search for things to see and do in the city of Chiang Mai in northern Thailand I stumbled upon the ‘Monk Chat’ activities at Wat Suan Dok Temple. Little did I know that this Chiang Mai meditation retreat would be one of the most memorable travel experiences I have ever done. If you are looking for a truly unique experience during your Thailand travels, don’t hesitate a second but make an appointment to take part in the meditation retreat in Chiang Mai.

Traveling in Northern Thailand does not only offer the opportunity to get in touch with the rich natural beauty but also the chance to absorb authentic cultural heritage and spiritual progression within the Thai Buddhist framework. I’ve always been fascinating by Southeast Asian monks dressed in bright colors. When I saw them walking around in town and villages during my travels in Asia, I always tried to get a shot of them in secret in fear of angering them. That’s why I didn’t hesitate a second when I heard about the ‘Monk Chat’ experience at Wat Suan Dok Temple in Chiang Mai.

In fact, the temple is part of the MCU Buddhist University Chiang Mai Campus. ‘Monk Chat’ is a program allowing anyone interested to informally chat with the local monks about their life in the temple, thai culture, Buddhism and basically anything that you have a burning interest in. I was especially intrigued when I heard that MCU also offers a meditation retreat workshop for 1 or 2 days. I immediately signed up and couldn’t wait for the adventure to begin. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).