Meditation is stressed. Here anapana-sati, mindfulness of breathing, is practiced with the Abbot supplying additional techniques as needed. There is a large open meditation hall and two smaller halls within the wat. Outside of festival days, visitors can be certain of finding a quiet place to practice meditation.

There are not regular classes in meditation, but the Abbot is very open for questions. A translator is not always available.

For those wishing to walk in the forest, there is a clearly marked path up a nearby hill. The path is mostly in the shade and leads up through lush forest to a waterfall that is active in the rainy season.

Pali chanting takes place in the early morning and evening. Visitors are welcome to participate in or simply obersve the chanting. Some of the Thai practitioners sit in meditation during the chanting.

These books are a good starting place to learn more about meditation:

Lovingkindness : The Revolutionary Art of Happiness by Sharon Salzberg

Insight Meditation : The Practice of Freedom (Shambhala Dragon Editions) by Joseph Goldstein