Anchalii, Wantha, Aphiwaat is a Buddhist prayer. At Wat Pa Tam Wua Forest Monastery, we closed every meditation practice with this short form of prayer and respect. The monks said it was an a way to illustrate the practice of mindfulness. I...
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Meditation Techniques: Samadhi and Vipassana
There are two main types of mindfulness meditation, Samadhi (also referred to as Samatha) and Vipassana. These two types of meditation work in conjunction with one and other to bring the individual towards tranquility and the highest, absolute wisdom. Samadhi is...
Lessons in Buddhism: Wat Pa Tam Wua
What I appreciate the most about Buddhism is that its pillars are kindness, humanity, and equality. It is completely tolerant as it excludes absolutely no one. It also does not seek converts and never expects blind belief. A confidence in the Buddha as a guide on the...
Wat Pa Tam Wua Forest Monastery
I spent eight days at the Wat Pa Tam Wua Forest Monastery in Northern Thailand. My time there was spent in meditation, practicing and learning about Vipassana and Samadhi meditation techniques and about Buddhism.