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- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
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- Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
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- Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
- Cleaning
- Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
- Teaching Languages
- Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
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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
- Benefits for travelers
- Materials for volunteer activities
- Donation to project
Description
This contributes to the rich meals we provide and comfortable accommodation. The rest goes to the charities.
What you get
3
- 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.
- Dedicated Workspace
- Specific space 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 Tours
- Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
- 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.
- Language lessons
- Take free language classes at our place.
- Holistic Therapies
- You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
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- Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability
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- Stay at least
- 2 days
The Experience
Stay in a peaceful monastery and experience authentic Buddhist culture. Spend time with monks and learn about their daily life. We offer a flexible schedule with no strict program. Enjoy three traditional meals a day, along with fresh fruits. Receive guidance in meditation, visit temples around, engage in cultural activities to get the real local vibe. take time for self-reflection healing and spiritual growth.
Learn moreRequirements
- Intermediate English
- Between 18 and 80 years old
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
- Be from outside Sri Lanka
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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33 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
Holistic Center
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 31 Meeting locals
- 31 Immersing in the local culture
- 20 Developing social awareness
- 19 Creating true social impact
- 18 Get in touch with nature
- 18 Meeting international travelers
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 17 1. No poverty
- 17 3. Good health and well-being
- 10 5. Gender equality
- 10 15. Life on land
James
United Kingdom
Had a fantastic stay. Got to learn so much about meditation and also experiencing local Sri Lankan culture in a way that was both informative and very fun. The Bhantes are very knowledgeable, helpful and make you feel very welcome. I felt very looked after and the food was incredible. I would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Sri Lanka.
6 days ago
Nicole
Spain
The experience exceeded my expectations. We had different and enriching activities every day, nourishing both mind and soul. The meals were delicious, and the monks were attentive to my needs. I had a wonderful time and would definitely return. I recommend not missing the weekend to participate in the school activities.
14 days ago
Jade
United Kingdom
I had an amazing experience here, I stayed for 4 nights and think it is the perfect amount of time. My highlight was talking with the children at Sunday school (make sure you try stay over a Sunday) and the sunrise meditation. I learnt lots on Buddhism and Sri Lankan culture, ate so many delicious and traditional dishes. Being able to see how monks live and their daily rituals was an unforgettable experience and if you're debating to do it you have too! Honestly a once in a life time experience I will never forget and I thank all of the bhante's for being so welcoming to me🩷
21 days ago
Pascal
Germany
I had the most amazing experience staying with Bhante Wasa and the other Monks. It's actually hard to describe with just a few words what you can experience. I learned so much about Sri Lankan Culture, Buddhism and the daily life of a monk in Sri Lanka! I loved the daily Q&A sessions. any question was allowed and answered. And there was so much more you have to figure out by yourself :) Certainly the highlight of my whole trip! Thank you!
about 1 month ago
Carlijn Cloé
Netherlands
We spent two unforgettable weeks at Sammajeewa the Center, warmly welcomed by the bhantes whose kindness and wisdom made us feel at home. Meditating together, learning about Buddhism, and visiting temples gave us deep insight. Teaching English at local schools was rewarding and joyful. Surrounded by nature, the Center offered peace, reflection, and growth. The food was fresh and delicious. This experience was profoundly meaningful, and we are deeply grateful.
4 months ago
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