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Holistic Center Minuwangoda, Sri Lanka

5.0
(23 reviews)23

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Help a sustainable project
18 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
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This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with the locals
23 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Immerse yourself in the local culture
19 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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4h

Hours per week
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This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

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Amount

US$ 25

Per day

Fee pays for

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Description

For all the expenses we bear for your comfort. We offer quality accommodation and Very good meals, fruits and beverages.

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What you get

4

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Discounts on Accommodation
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Get free drinks or beverages.
Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Free Events
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Dance classes
Take free dance classes at our place.
Language lessons
Take free language classes at our place.
Certificate
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Support
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Availability

Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Stay at least
1 day

The Experience

We need to Promote our programme. We are connected to Monastareris and want to build a sustainable tourist project that will bring religious and spiritual tourism to the village and the general people.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English or Intermediate German
  • Between 18 and 70 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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23 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Holistic Center

5.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 23 Meeting locals
  • 19 Immersing in the local culture
  • 13 Creating true social impact
  • 13 Meeting international travelers
  • 9 Developing social awareness
  • 7 Get in touch with nature

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 17 4. Quality education
  • 9 1. No poverty
  • 6 2. Zero hunger
  • 5 15. Life on land

Austria

5

It was an amazing stay! The facilities are modern and the food they serve is really rich and delicious! You actually don't have to work anything, if you want, you can help the English teacher at the local school nearby. The monks showed us some temples and we meditated together. The only thing I can critisize is that we could not learn about buddhism itself, the monk who organises this stay is currently not in Sri Lanka, and the other monks are really kind and willing to help but their English is bad, so they couldn''t answer our questions or explain something about their culture.

28 days ago

Germany

5

Bhante Wasa, Bhante Vihari and Bhante Sara gave me such a warm welcome and I felt instantly welcome. I had the opportunity to learn a lot about life as a monk and about Buddhism. Each day was filled with wonderful activities like cooking and dance classes, temple visits and volunteering at schools to support English lessons. The daily traditional meals were also absolutely delicious! I'm truly grateful for this meaningful experience and can highly recommend the project to anyone. Thank you for this enriching experience!

about 1 month ago

Germany

5

I had an amazing time at the Center Temple! We had lots of time to relax and a perfect amount of activities like visiting temples and a monk school to teach English, a cooking class and a house ceremony. Bhante Vihara and Siri showed us around in the village and took great care of us volunteers. We learned a lot about Buddhism and also a bit about meditation, which was interesting. I felt very welcome and had the best food!! It was a great start into my Sri Lanka trip. Thanks you!

about 2 months ago

France

5

I absolutely loved my stay at the temple. It is an amazing opportunity to learn about buddhism, to immerse into their life and the local culture, to be in touch with the local people and lots of kids. I had the opportunity to teach english (it was mostly playing games and speaking english to them) at the sunday school, government school and monk school, it was an unforgettable experience. Thanks to banthe Vihara and banthe Dammasara for their kindness and patience. I will miss Nanda and Seela's big smile :)

2 months ago

United States

5

I spent one unforgettable week at the Center Temple for my first Worldpackers experience, and it was truly life-changing. I was immersed in the beauty of the Center lifestyle—visiting sacred temples, participating in ceremonies, and meditating alongside the monks. Everyone I met was incredibly kind and welcoming, making me feel right at home from the start. One of the most meaningful parts of my stay was teaching English to the monks and joining their Sunday school during the New Year celebration. It was a true honor to share and learn in such a rich cultural exchange.

3 months ago

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