Mindful Living & Meditation in Vietnam’s Central Highlands

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L'esperienza

Experience life in a Buddhist community while learning meditation techniques that you can apply in your daily life. Gain transferable skills at our Peace Meditation Centre through mindful work such as gardening and cooking. You can also join nature trips, interact with local communities, and discover Vietnam’s Central Highlands — the lungs of the country, famous for coffee, agriculture, elephants, wildlife, and diverse cultures.


Cosa offri

6 ore di aiuto per giorno

Pulizia: Aiuta a pulire la cucina, le camere da letto, i bagni e le aree comuni.

Aiuto cucina: Aiuta a preparare, completare e servire i pasti.

Lavoro sociale: Aiuta con lavoro volontario in progetti e comunità locali.

Giardinaggio: Aiuta a coltivare piante e curare giardini

Costo aggiuntivo richiesto

Importo: US$ 99 A settimana

Il costo copre: Benefici per i viaggiatori e Materiali per le attività di volontariato

Descrizione: The 99$ volunteer fee helps cover shared costs during your stay, including accommodation, daily meals, and support for the local temple and meditation activities. This contribution allows us to maintain a simple, peaceful living space and support the community while offering a meaningful meditation and cultural experience.


Cosa ottieni

2 giorni liberi a settimana

Dormitorio condiviso: Avrai un letto in una camera condivisa, il che significa che condividerai la stessa stanza con altri viaggiatori.

Colazione: Hai diritto a una colazione gratuita, ogni giorno del tuo soggiorno.

Pranzo: Hai diritto a un pranzo gratuito, ogni giorno del tuo soggiorno.


Requisiti

Intermedio Inglese

Tra 18 e 70 anni

Accoglie solo volontari singoli (non accetta coppie o partner)


Cosa non è incluso

Voli, assicurazione di viaggio, trasporti interni e visto


Dettagli del programma

Arrival – Sunday
Arrive in Buôn Ma Thuột (BMT). Our local team will pick you up and transfer you to Greentraveller Homestay. You’ll receive an orientation, learn about local nature and culture, enjoy a short city tour, and visit a nearby village.

Monday – Friday: Volunteer Program
After breakfast at 7:00 AM at Greentraveller Homestay, you will travel about 8 km to the temple by bicycle or motorbike. Please arrive at the temple by 8:00 AM. Once there, you will begin meditation, learning and practice, followed by reading sessions, group discussions, and Q&A with monks to deepen your understanding of Vipasana Meditation & Buddasium.

Afternoon Activities (Different by day)
Support the temple and community through mindful work, which may include:

• Gardening and planting trees
• Cutting back overgrown bushes and grass
• Picking up trash
• Temple chores such as sweeping, cleaning, and organising the grounds

Evenings & Free Time
Evenings are free for self-practice or rest. After dinner, you may relax or reflect in your own way. Saturdays and Sundays are free, with optional nature and cultural experiences with our local team (if available).

Departure day
Volunteers staying one week depart on Saturday. Those staying longer have both Saturday and Sunday free.


Attività e turni

Travel Highlights
Nature & Culture activities (highly recommended):
For an additional fee you can extend your stay explore the area. You will have the opportunity to take some traditional cooking classes as well as travel to some of the finest temples in the area, explore nature & culture. there will many opportunities to interact with the local residents, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the community.


Regole

At meditation temple dressing modestly (covering shoulders/knees), removing hats/shoes, speaking quietly, turning off phones, and respecting sacred objects and people (monks/statues), no alcohol & smoking,m.
Respect culture & traditions