Thailand and India

The Buddha Metta Society UK has organised an annual two week pilgrimage each January since 2010, Either travelling around Thailand to temples and site of interest or to India, Nepal and Thailand combining the Buddhist sites in Northern India and Nepal with temples in Thailand. ​

Pilgrimage in Thailand
3-17 January 2020

The Thai Pilgrimage  begins at Luangpoh Sudhiro’s monastery in Isaan, in the North East region of Thailand.  This pilgrimage offers a unique way for people to connect with Buddhist culture and deepen their understanding of Dhamma, through visiting people and places associated with the Forest tradition, such as those linked with the legacy of Luangpoh Mun.

During the pilgrimage there is the opportunity to participate in the daily life of a monastery including accompanying monks and nuns on the daily alms round, chanting, meditation practice in temples and caves, Dhamma talks and discussions with a range of experienced ordained and lay teachers.

Donations for the pilgrimage  in Thailand are used to support the various projects Luangpoh Sudhiro is involved in and for the running costs of Wat Pah Kanjanabhisek. Some will also be used to pay for our transport and food. There is no requirement to pay for anything once we arrive. The places we stay will often be very simple and the local people generously provide food and refreshments.

Dana - Donations for the trip

The annual pilgrimage is open to anyone, religious or secular and there is no set cost, but we ask that each participant makes a donation to support the various projects Luangpoh Sudhiro is involved in 
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Some of our donation will be used to pay for our transport and food whilst there, but the places we stay will often be very simple and we will accept the generosity of the local people who provide food and refreshments.There is no requirement to pay for anything once we arrive. 

Since 2010, we have kept the suggested donation at £500 payable in advance of the trip, to indicate a firm intention to join us. However, some of the people who have been before have set up regular standing orders to spread out the donation in installments. Others donate more than the suggested amount because they have been so inspired by the people and places we visit and wish to regularly donate to the causes Luangpoh supports.  So the amount you donate is up to you.
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Please approach the society if you would like to come but could not afford it, as there will be some supported places. It is Luangpoh’s and the charity’s wish that anyone who wishes to, should be able to experience ‘Living in Dhamma’.
It is important, therefore, to understand that the primary use of our donations is for a range of charitable purposes. 

Donations through the BMSUK Charity account ​are transferred to Thailand, free of UK bank charges, on a regular basis. They are used to help fund Luangpoh Sudhiro’s work which supports a network of volunteers and professionals working in educational, social and health related projects in Laos and Thailand.