Frequently Asked Questions:

  • The opening hours of Bodhipala Monastery are 9 am to 1 pm, we encourage visitors to arrive by 10:15 am for the meal offering time at 10:30 am. Anyone is welcome to bring a dish of cooked food to participate in the daily food offering.

  • It can fluctuate between 4-8 Monks depending on the time of year, please refer to the Dana roster page for updated information

  • Yes, everyone can participate any day of the year, it is best to arrive 10:15 am at the latest so to allow time to heat up your food offerings.

  • Yes, please refer to the ‘staying at bodhipala monastery’ page of our website for further details

  • Yes, at the moment Bodhipala Monastery runs day-long meditation workshops for both beginners and experienced meditators. please see events page for further details

  • English, however the senior monk speaks Thai and is available to speak with Thai nationals. Pali and english are the languages which are used for Chanting and ceremonies.

  • No, you can come any day, please arrive by 10:15 am at the latest.

  • Yes, anyone is welcome between the opening hours. Please see further details on our visit page

  • Yes, everyday after the daily food offering there is a chance to speak with the senior monk.

  • Modest clothing is recommended.

  • Please see our page called ‘visit’ for further details.

  • Yes, but please make sure you are respectful of others, especially the resident monks. Formal photo sessions, such as wedding photography or drone footage, are prohibited.

  • Yes, but we ask that parents and caregivers take full responsibility for their children and guild them to behave in a respectful manner during their visit.

  • No all services and retreat are given freely.