Visit our head monastery in Wattegama, Kandy, Sri Lanka, where the serene surroundings provide an ideal setting for meditation and spiritual practice. Upon request, our monastery can accommodate up to four visitors for a short-term retreat.
Are You Visiting Kandy, Sri Lanka?
π§ββοΈ Stay at our monastery in Kandy π±π° π
and experience meditation in a serene forest monastery setting π³π§πΌπ§π»ββοΈπΏ
What to Expect
π§πΌThis is a quiet, self-guided monastery retreat for guests who wish to spend a few days in a peaceful environment and practice meditation independently. The resident monk provides approximately 30 minutes of guidance each day; guests are otherwise expected to manage their own practice and respect the peaceful monastery environment.
What is Included
πΏ Stay Duration: 1β7 nights maximum
π° Low Cost: USD $9 / LKR 3,000 per guest per night (covers utilities and basic upkeep)
π Meals Provided: Traditional Sri Lankan breakfast and lunch included
ποΈ Quiet Accommodations: Two 2-bed shared dormitory rooms (maximum 4 guests at a time)
π‘ Facilities: Shared kitchen, 2 bathrooms, free low-bandwidth Wi-Fi, and direct access to the main meditation hall
β€οΈ Donations Encouraged: Guests pay only the basic cost of their stay. Donations to support the monastery are welcome at their discretion.
Respect the Dress Code
π Dress Code: As this is a Buddhist monastery, guests are kindly requested to wear whitish, modest, non-revealing clothing that covers both the shoulders and legs.