Attraction

Dipabhavan runs monthly retreats that last seven days and begin on the last day of the month. You don’t need to be a Buddhist or have prior knowledge to take part. The retreat teaches basic anapanasati meditation; lectures are given by Buddhist monk Ajahn Hubert, a Polish-born teacher who speaks Russian well and has lived for many years at the important forest monastery Suan Mokkh. For his work spreading Buddhism and teaching meditation Ajahn Hubert was granted Thai citizenship. Meeting such a teacher is a rare opportunity to learn about Buddhism in Russian from an experienced monk. After the retreat participants are asked to cover expenses — about $100.