Guided Meditation Experience
Be at one with the world and learn about the Buddhist art of meditation on this enlightening excursion. This unique experience takes place at Wat Pa Phai. This name denotes ‘monastery of the bamboo forest’ and it is one of the oldest temples in Luang Prabang. It has a gilded and carved wooden façade which intricately represents aspects of everyday life in Laos. Once you are inside this place of worship, you will be led on a guided meditation exercise which will allow you to enter a state of relaxed concentration. Meditation works wonders for the mind and body and it can help you to eliminate negative thoughts and achieve a sense of well-being. This one-hour experience will give you the opportunity to learn and practice meditation techniques used within the temple so you can develop this ritual on your own. Afterwards, you will receive a blessing from the head monk, followed by the transfer back to the hotel. A percentage of the proceeds from this tour are donated to the temple for worthy causes.
Route
- Duration: 2 hours, with departure at 9 am or 1.30 pm;
- Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It is the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this;
- We reserve the right to make necessary changes to the excursion/tour in case of unfavourable weather conditions or situations where we are forced to make alterations to guarantee the safety of our guests;
- Tours and excursions often include obstacles of various kinds that may not make this excursion suitable for wheelchair users or guests with limited mobility;
- The protection of the country’s flora, fauna and its historical and cultural treasures is of immense importance for us. We will not pursue any activities that are not in line with our animal, wildlife and environment protection principles;
- Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap, non-slip shoes like sturdy sandals or trainers, camera, loose comfortable clothes, swim wear, personal toiletries, extra clothes and towel, sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us. Even when it is cloudy, the sun still has an immense power;
- All mentioned times, durations and stops are based on approximations and may change due to unforeseen circumstances, weather and traffic conditions beyond our control.
- Tours and transfers with English-speaking, licenced assistance;
- Transportation for tour and transfers by air-conditioned minivan;
- All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the programme;
- All applicable taxes and service charges.
This is one of our Sustainable Trails, an excursion that maximises positive impacts on local communities and minimises negative impacts on the environment in the following ways:
- Eat locally – A focus on walking adds to the spirituality of this experience;
- Experience meaningfully – The guided meditation package gives former monks and novices the opportunity to earn a fair wage and continue their education while passing on their extensive knowledge and expertise to tourists.
