October 2026 Chiang Mai Thailand

October 2026 Chiang Mai Thailand

A Three-Week Meditation Retreat · October 1–21, 2026
Back at the Familiar Wat Phra That Doi Saket

Once again, we returned to the familiar Wat Phra That Doi Saket, one of the most beautiful temples in Chiang Mai. It has been the setting for many of our meditation retreats, and every return brings us a sense of joy.

Preparing for the Retreat
Master Milan Takes Us to Visit and Make an Offering to the Abbot
Rehearsing the Opening Ritual
Offering Incense
Offering Fruit
Arranging the Buddha Shrine
Seating for the retreat disciplinarian
Preparing the Tea Bowls
Setting Out the Meditation Cushions
Ready to Begin
The Opening Ritual (Qi qi)

Each retreat begins with an Opening Ritual, during which participants are introduced to the practices they will follow throughout the retreat, including tea meditation, walking meditation, and sitting meditation. From this moment on, they set aside worldly concerns and devote themselves wholeheartedly to practice, with the wish that the retreat may be completed smoothly and fruitfully. We also hope that in the future, we will have many more opportunities to practice together in retreat.

Retreat in Progress — More Photos to Come