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International dialing prefix for Thailand +66

A&P (International Vipassana Meditation Center In Thailand)
206/1 Moo4 Tambol Sam Roi Yod
Pranburi, Prachuabkirikhan, 77120
Contact: Mrs. Pariyakorn Sutavimol
Tel/Fax: 032-559-218
Email: apfoundation@yahoo.com
Tradition: Intensive Vipassana Meditation (Mahasi Sayadaw)

Achan Naeb Teaching's Vipassana Insight Practice Center
Location: Hua Hin,Thailand
Contact: Rodrigo Aldana
Email: vipasanamx@yahoo.com
Web site: http://www.geocities.com/vipassanamx/no-cycle.html
Tradition: Vipassana Insight Practice as taught by the late Achan Naeb
Affiliation: Vivatta Insight Practice Institute
Spiritual Director: Achan Naeb Mahaniranonda
Teacher: Achan Prani Samreunrat

Boonkanjanaram Meditation Center
Pattaya, Chonburi 20260
Tel: 0-3823-1865
Tradition: Vipassana, based on the Four Foundations
of Mindfulness using techniques taught by Ajahn Naeb.
Teachers: Mr. Chua Jantrupon assisted by Miss Vitoon Voravises
(translator) and Frank Tullius

Chom Tong Insight Meditation Center
(Wat Phradhatu Sri Chom Tong Voravihara)
Tambon Ban Luang, Amper Chom Tong, Chiang Mai 50160
Tel: 0-5334-2184 (English) 0-53826-869 (Thai)
Email: chomtong@sirimangalo.org
Web site: http://www.sirimangalo.org
orasia.sirimangalo.org/chomtong
Tradition:Satipatthana Vipassana based on Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw's teaching.
Teacher: Phra Rajapromajaan, abbot and head Vipassana Meditation teacher for Northern Thailand. English-speaking teachers change, but are generally available year-round.

Dhamma Abha
138 Baan Huayplu, Tambon Kaengsopa
Amphur, Wangthong, Phitsanulok 65220, Thailand.
Tel: (55) 268-049 (international call) (055) 268-049 (local call).
Contact: Dhamma Kamala
Email: info@abha.dhamma.org
Tradition: Vipassana meditation as taught by S.N.Goenka

Dhamma Dhani
Bangkok, Thailand
Emails: preecha@sq.co.th , vipthai@hotmail.com
vipassana_foundation@hotmail.com
Tradition: Vipassana meditation as taught by S.N.Goenka

Dhamma Suvanna
Contact address:
710/1 M.12, T.Sila, A.Muang, Khon kaen Thailand 40000
Tel: (43) 242288, Fax: (43) 364544
Email: ittimonta@hotmail.com
Tradition: Vipassana meditation as taught by S.N.Goenka

Dhamma Kañcana
Contact address:
929 Rama 1 Road, Pataumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Email: nsc_d@hotmail.com
Tradition: Vipassana meditation as taught by S.N.Goenka

Dhammakaya Foundation
23/2 Mu 7, Khlong Sam
Khlong Luang,Pathum Thani12120
Contact: Dr. Chatchai Sribundit MD.
Tel: (+66-2) 524-0257 to 63
Fax: (+66-2) 5240270 to 1
Email: info@dhammakaya.or.th
Web site: http://www.dhammakaya.or.th
Spiritual Director: Ven. Dhammajayo Bhikkhu

Dhammodaya Meditation Centre
45/1 Mu 4 Tambol Tanoun-krat
Ampur Muang, Nakorn Pathom 73000
Tel: (0) 1-810-9632
Email: dhammodaya@hotmail.com
Tradition: Vipassana meditation, Mahasi Sayadaw
Contact: Ms Khun Nay

Dynamic Meditation Centres
Wat Perm Dham Chamlern (in Chanthaburi province)
Tel: 07-8177522
Website: www.dynamic-meditation.org
Tradition: Luang Por Teean's method of Dynamic Meditation
Contact: Ajahn Suthep
Email: ajahnsuthep@gmail.com

The House of Dharma
26/9 Lardprao Lane 15, Jatujak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
(about one kilometre from the Central Grand Plaza Hotel, Lardprao)
Tel: (2) 511-0439 Fax: (2) 512-6083
Tradition: Theravada based, associated with the Mook Rim Society
Email selena@bkk.loxinfo.co.th
Web site: http://www.angelfire.com/al/dhamma/home.html

I.B.P.S. Bangkok
100/109 32F Vongvanij Complex Bldg B
Rama 9 Road, Bangkok 10320, Thailand
Tel: 66 (2) 645-0598~12
Fax: 66 (2) 645-0597, 66 (2) 645-0121
Email: blia@asiaaccess.net.th
Web site: http://dharma.fgs.org.tw/ shrine/thaice
Tradition: Mahayana, Humanistic Buddhism
Affiliation: Fo Guang Shan
Spiritual Director: Ven. Master Hsing Yun

Luang-Poh Viriyang Sirintharo Foundation
754/222 Soi Punnawithee, Soi 101
Sukhumvit Road, Prakanong
Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Tel: (2) 332 8226, (2) 311 3903
Fax: (2) 311 3994
Contact: Mr. Suthon Chuenchoksant
Email: dhammamongkol@usa.net or polygon@cscoms.com

Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University
Wat Mahadhatu
Bangkok 10200 Thailand
Contact: Pramaha Sawai Chotiko
Tel: (662) 623-6328-225-8686 ext 106,121
Email: rectoroff@mcu.ac.th
Web site: http://www.mcu.ac.th
Rector: Phra Thepsophon (Prayoon Mererk Pali 9, Ph.D.)

Nhongphakau Meditation Center
728 m1 T.Khunyuom A. Maehong Sorn Province
Khunyuom, Chiangmai 58140 Thailand
Contact: Phra Udi Lyon
Tel: 06 2060638
Email: udilyon@yahoo.com
Web site: http://www.geocities.com/udilyon
Tradition: Mahasi Sawadaw

Praya Suntornlikhit & Khunying Rabiab Foundation (PSRB)
227/12 Charansanitwong Soi 3
Charansanitwong Road, Tapra
Bangkokyai, Bangkok 10600, Thailand
Tel: 0-868-2895, 2467-1292
Fax: 0-2868-2895, Ext. 0
Mobile: 01-2134224
Contact: Phra Kittisak Thitissampanno (President)

Round free Insight Practice Institute
Location: Hua Hin,Thailand
Contact: Rodrigo Aldana
Email: round.free@gmail.com
Web site: http://www.roundfree.org
Tradition: Vipassana Insight Practice as taught by the late Achan Naeb
Affiliation: Vivatta Insight Practice Institute
Spiritual Director: Achan Naeb Mahaniranonda
Teacher: Achan Prani Samreungrat
Comments: Solitary Retreat center for the practice of the Foundations of Mindfulness (Satipatthāna) by the contemplation of material phenomena (rūpa) according to the four main bodily postures (iriyā-patha): walking-rūpa, sitting-rūpa, lying-rūpa and standing-rūpa; this is mindfulness regarding the body (kāyanupassanā-satipatthāna).
Please contact only by e-mail

Samui Dharma Healing Center
63 Mu Tee 1
Ang Thong, Koh Samui
Surat Thani 84140 Thailand
Founder: Ajahn Buddhadasa Bhikku
Contact: Hillary Hitt
Email: samuifasting@hotmail.com
Web site: http://www.dharmahealing.com

Sangha Metta Project
Wat Sri Suphan
100 Wualai Road, Soi 2 Tambon Haiya
Muang District, Chiang Mai50100
Tel/Fax: (66 53) 201 284
Mobile: 05 02 97971
Email: laurie@cm.ksc.co.th
Web site: http://www.buddhanet.net/sangha-metta/project.html

Songdharmakalyani Temple
P.O. Box 108 Nakhonpathom 73000, Thailand
Email: chatsumarn@hotmail.com
Web site: http://www.Thaibhikkhunis.org
Contact: Ven. Dr. Chatsumarn Kabilsingh

Sorn-Thawee Meditation Centre
Bangkla, Chachoengsao 241
Tradition: Vipassana as taught by Mahasi Sayadaw

Suan Moke
(Monastery of the late Achan Buddhadasa)
Ampoe Chaiya Surat Thani 84110 Thailand
Fax: (77) 431-597
Web site: http://www.suanmokkh.org
Teaching method: Formal instruction is given only during monthly 10-day retreats; at other times interviews, books, and tapes are available. Retreats feature Dhamma talks, interviews, group sittings, walking meditation, and morning hatha yoga.
Abbot: Acharn Poh (Foreign monks and nuns do most of the English teaching.)

Thailand Vipassana Centre
Dhamma Kamala
200 Baan Nern-Pasook
(Behind Thai-Rath Vitaya 7 School)
Tambol Dong-Kee-Lek, Amphur Muang, Prachinburi 25000, Thailand
Tel/Fax: (037) 403 515
Contact: Mr. Nirand Chayodom
Tel: 5521 731, Off. 5210 392, Fax: 5521 753
Email: info@kamala.dhamma.org
Tradition: Vipassana meditation as taught by S.N.Goenka

Wat Asokaram
Sukumvit Road, Samut Prakan 10280
Tel: 0-2395-0003
Meditation method: Anapanasati is the main technique taught
Abbot: Ajahn Tong (Phra Khru Suvandhamma chote), Other senior monks assist.
Phra Ajahn Bunku Anuvathano speaks good English.

Wat Bhaddanta Asabharam
118/1 Moo 1, Baan Nong Pru, Nong Pai Kaiw
Baan Bung, Chonburi, 20220 Thailand
Contact: Ajahn Somsak Sorado
Tel: (0) 38 292- 361
web site: http://www.bhaddanta.com
Email: wat_asabha@yahoo.com
Tradition: Intensive Insight Meditation (Mahasi Sayadaw)
Spiritual Director: Ajahn Somsak Sorado
Teachers: Ajahn Dr. Bhaddanta Asabha, Ajahn Somsak Sorado

Wat Bovoranives (Wat Bovorn, Wat Bowonniwet, Wat Bowon)
248 Phra Sumen Road, Banglampoo, Bangkok 10200
Tel: 0-2280-0869, 0-2281-2831-3
Web site: www.watbowon.org
Abbot: His Holiness Somdet Phra Nyansamvara,
the Supreme Patriarch (sangharaja) of Thailand
Ordination: Foreigners occasionally ordain here
but few stay; contact the secretary for details.

Wat Chakrawaddirajawas
225 Chakrawaddi Road
Samphanthawong District
Bangkok 10100
Tel: (2) 225-3823, Fax: 225-6433
Teacher: Phra Maha Vichien

Wat Doi khu kaeo
Janjawa, Pasakluang, Maechan
Chiang Rai, 57270,Thailand
Tel: 094 236 609
Email: doikhukaeo@yahoo.com
Web site: http://www.geocities.com/doikhukaeo
Abbot: Phra Praphart Tachapanyo

Wat Doi Suthep (Phradhatu Rajavoravihara)
Srivichai Road, T. Suthep, A. Muang
Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand
Tel: 053 295 012

Wat Hin Maak Peng
Tambol Pra Putabat
Amper Sri Chiangmai
Nong Khai 43130
Tel: (042) 451-110

Wat Kow Tahm
International Meditation Centre
P.O. Box 18
Koh Pah-Ngan
Surat Thani 84280 Thailand
Web site: http://www.watkowtahm.org
Resident Teachers: Steve and Rosemary Weissman

Wat Mahadhatu (Wat Maha Tat)
Section 5, Taprachan
Maharaj Road, Phranakorn, Bangkok 10200
Tel: 0-26235685 or 02-6235881
Resident Teacher: Ven. Phramaha Bhatsakorn Piyobhaso
Assistant Teacher: Sister Tipsuda Podaeng
Email: piyobhaso@hotmail.com
Meditation method: Vipassana, Mahasi Sayadaw

Wat Nak Prok
Khet Pasicharoen, Bangkok 10160.
Tel: 0-2869-1699, 0-2467-2380
Email: watnakprok@hotmail.com or poonsak@watnakprok.org
Web site: http://www.watnakprok.org
Abbot: Phra Khru Dhammathorn Setthakic Samahito

Wat Pah Ban Thad
c/o Songserm Service
89 Phosi Road, Udon Thani 41000
Web site: http://www.luangta.com
Abbot: Ajahn Maha Bua
Senior resident monk: Ajahn Pannavaddho

Wat Pah Nanachat
(International Forest Monastery)
Bahn Bung Wai Amper Warin Ubon 34310 Thailand
Web site: http://www.watpahnanachat.org
Teachers: Ajahn Pasanno, Abbot (Canadian)
Ajahn Jayasaro, Vice-Abbot (English)

Wat Pak Nam
Therdthai Road
Amper Phasicharoen, Bangkok 10160
Tel: 0-2467-0811
Teachers: Chao Khun Bhawana Kosol Thera
Ven. P.K. Bhavananuwat

Wat Phradhatu Doi Suthep Rajavoravihara
International Buddhism Center
Tambon Suthep, Amper Muang, Chiang Mai 50200
Tel: 053295012
Emails: b_center@chedi5000.com or doisuthep@sirimangalo.org
Web site: http://doisuthep.sirimangalo.org or http://www.chedi5000.com
Tradition: Satipatthana Vipassana based on Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw's teaching
Teacher: Phra Noah Yuttadhammo - ordained student and Vipassana Teacher
under Taan Ajaan Tong (Phrarajapromajaan) of Wat Chom Tong.

Wat Phradhatu Sri Chom Tong Voravihara
Tambon Ban Luang
Amphur Chom Tong, Chiang Mai 50160
Spiritual Director: Ajarn Tong Sirimangalo (Phra Rajaprommajarn)
Tel: 53 826 869
Tradition: Satipatthana Vipassana
Affiliation: Mahasi Sayadaw Lineage
Spiritual Director: Chao Khun Phra Rajaprommajaan (Tong Sirimangalo)

Wat Pratumvanarama
Rama 1 Road, Prathumwan, Bangkok 10330
Tel: 0-0251-2315, 0-2252-5465, 0-22538822
Email: sala999@script.co.th
Web site: www.twf.or.th
Tradition: Theravada
Meditation method: Anapanasati Bhavana

Wat Pichaiyat Vipassana Centre
Tn. Somdet Chao Phraya
Klong San, Thonburi, Bangkok.
Tel: (0) 1 777 9346
Email: udhamma@yahoo.com.au
Teacher: Mr. Jeff Oliver (Australian)
Tradition: Theravada
Affiliation: Mahasi Sayadaw Lineage

Wat Sai Ngam (or Wat Trai Ngarm)
Tambon Donmasang,
Amper Muang, Supanburi 72000
Tel: 0-3552-2005
Teacher: Ajahn Dhammadharo (abbot) assisted by senior monks.
Tradition: A vipassana technique using hand movements.

Wat Sampran
T. Sampran, A. Sampran.
Ch. Nakornpathom 73110, Thailand
Tel: (034) 324000-1
Email: buddho@watsampran.com
Web site: http://www.watsampran.com

Wat Sanamnai
27 T. Wat Chalor
Amper Banggruai
Nonthaburi, West Bangkok 11130, Thailand
Tel: 883 7251, Fax: 883-7275
Teacher:Luangpor Thong Abhakaro
Web site: http://www.mahasati.org
Email: sanamnai@yahoo.com
Tradition: Luangpor Teean Jittasubho / Mahasati

Wat Sanghathan
Bangphai, Muang
Nonthaburi 11000, Thailand
Tel: (02) 4471766 or 4470799 - 800
Teacher: Ajhan Sanong Katapunyo
Email: vimokkha@hotmail.com
Web site: http://www.vimokkha.com

Wat Suthat-Thepwararam
BamRung Muang Road
Phranakorn, Bangkok 10200,Thailand
Tel: (2) 224-9845
Web site: http://www.watsuthat.org/english.htm

Wat Tungsammakeedhamm
Nong Pak Naag
Sam Chuk
Suphanburi 72130 Thailand
Tel: (35) 571645
Email: mckaruna@yahoo.com
Web sites: http://www.vimokkha.com
or http://www.geocities.com/sanghathan/index.htm
Teacher: Ven. Ajhan Sangwahn Khemmako

Wat Tham Thong
Chom Thong Insight Meditation Center
157 Ban Luang
Chom Thong, Chiang Mai Province 50160
Tel: 018449561
Email: wscthong@ntic.intanon.nectec.or.th
Teacher:Ajahn Suchin Vimalo, abbot (Thai; age 52)
Meditation: Vipassana based on methods taught by Mahasi Sayadaw

Wat Thaton
Tambon Thaton, Amphur Mae Ai
Chiang Mai 50280, Thailand
Tel: 053-459-309
Email: webmaster@wat-thaton.org
Web site: http://www.wat-thaton.org
Tradition: Vipassana Meditation
Contact person: Phra Ratha Panyavudho (Vayagool)

Wat U-Mong
Tambon Suthep
Amper Muang, Chiang Mai 50000
Tel: (053) 277-248 (call only from 8:30 am to 4 pm)
Resident Western monk: Phra Charles

Wat Vivek Asom
Vivekasrom Vipassana Meditation Center
Tambon Ban Suan, Ampher Muang, Chonburi 20000
Tel: (66-38) 283-766
Tradition: Vipassana as taught by Mahasi Sayadaw

The World Buddhist University (WBU)
616 Benjasiri Park Soi - Medhinivet off Soi Sukhumvit
24 Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok 10110 Thailand
Contact: Mr Pinayo Prommuang
Tel: 66 (0) 2-2580369 - 73
Fax: 66 (0) 2-2580372
Email: wbuisp@wb-university. org, pinayo_1@hotmail.com
Web site: http://www.wb-university.org
Spiritual Director: Dr. Banjob Banaruji

The World Fellowship of Buddhists (WFB)
616 Benjasiri Park Soi - Medhinivet off Soi Sukhumvit
24 Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok 10110 Thailand
Tel: (2) 661 1284-89, Fax: (2) 661 0555
Email: wfb_hq@asianet.co.th
Web site: http://www.wfb-hq.org

The World Fellowship of Buddhist Youth
616 Benjasiri Park Soi Medhinivet off Soi Sukhumvit 24,
Sukhumvit Road,Bangkok 10110Thailand
Contact: Mr. Anurut Vongvanij
Tel: (662) 661-1284 to 9 Ext. 101, Fax:(662) 661-0996
Email: wfbyhq@asiaaccess.net.th
Web site: http://www.wfby.org
Affiliation: The World Fellowship of Buddhists

Young Buddhist Association of Thailand
58/8 Petchkasem 54, Parsi-Charoen
Bangkok 10160, Thailand
Tel: (2) 413-7106 or (2) 805-0794 (-4)
Fax: (2) 413-3131
Email: ybatoffice@ybat.org
Web sites: http://www.ybat.org - http://www.dhammathai.org
President: Mr. Anurut Vongvanij
Email: billwong@ksc.th.com
Vice President, International: Mr. Pongpun Saovaphudhasuvej
Email: pongpun_s@hotmail.com
Teacher: Dr. Siri Karinchai and her team