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1h
- Hours per day
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Painting & Decorating
- Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
- Building & Repairing
- Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
- Gardening
- Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
- Additional Fee
- This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.
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Amount
- US$ 25
Per day
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- Benefits for travelers
- Materials for volunteer activities
- Donation to project
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What you get
2
- 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.
- 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 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.
- Dance classes
- Take free dance classes at our place.
- Language lessons
- Take free language classes at our place.
- Support
- 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 Buddhist monastery and share in the simple, mindful way of life. You will join the monks in daily activities, helping with gardening, cleaning, and building. In return, you will receive guidance in meditation, learn about Buddhist teachings, and experience a calm and peaceful environment. You give your time, energy, and support, and you gain inner peace, wisdom, and a unique opportunity to live closely with the monks.
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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Hours & Tasks
Holistic Center
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 37 Meeting locals
- 33 Immersing in the local culture
- 18 Meeting international travelers
- 17 Creating true social impact
- 16 Developing social awareness
- 14 Get in touch with nature
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 27 4. Quality education
- 14 1. No poverty
- 10 2. Zero hunger
- 10 15. Life on land
Rebecca
United Kingdom
I had the most amazing experience volunteering at the Center. I spent 5 days volunteering and it's an experience I'll never forget. We were welcomed with so much warmth and kindness from the moment we arrived. I was able to fully immerse myself in Sri Lankan culture and the Center so much about Buddhism. I loved that everyday we got to experience new activities, Sunday school with the children was one of my favourite activities. It was amazing to see how much the Bhantes truly cared about their community and all the amazing work they do! Thank you for the amazing experience!
7 days ago
Alyx
United Kingdom
This was my favourite thing I did in Sri Lanka and the best way to fully immerse yourself into the true Sri Lankan culture and the Center about their religion in the process! I learned so much about monks and Buddhism that I didn't know before and we were welcomed into the temple with so much kindness!! The food and hospitality is amazing, the kind of experiences you get to do here you would never get on a 'tourist' route! Sri Lankan culture was so friendly and I really really enjoyed feeling so welcomed!
8 days ago
Nurten
Turkey
Bhanta Wasa was such a hospitable and unique person. The experience was 10 out of 10! it was great to connect to local people adn know more about budhism. highly recommend it!
10 days ago
Marlene
Austria
My 5 day long experience truly was a 10/10!! I learned so much about Buddhism, Sri Lanka's history and culture and loved all the different activities! We also had the opportunity to visit many temples and practise different forms of meditation, and we even visited a school where we could teach english to the children and a pineapple farm where we could pick our own pineapples! The food was great and the people very nice and helpful! Definetely recommend it :)
21 days ago
Sarai
Mexico
My experience volunteering here was truly unforgettable. From the very beginning I felt warmly welcomed by all the bhantes. I was invited to take part in ceremonies, connect with locals, and enjoy the most delicious food. I also had the chance to help prepare and distribute meals for families affected by the cyclone. Bhante Wasa was an incredible host. He patiently answered my questions about Buddhism. I also had the opportunity to practice my meditation. The temple itself is beautiful, the room was very comfortable, and the facilities are modern. I highly recommend this experience!
21 days ago
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