After some time, all four bhikkhus moved to wat that thong, sukhumvit road5. Through an examination of how meditation centers are promoted internationally, the author considers how. Enshrined within the main temple vihara is a highly revered relic of the lord buddha, the most exalted phra dakkhinamoli relic, which is an object of faithful devotion and veneration for the thai people. Por phaew of wat tanode luang, was a lineage master and inheritor of the wicha of the great kroo ba ajarn luang por tong sukh wat tanode luang, who was his mentor, and. Interactive map of chom thong current time in chom thong is now 04. Oct 14, 20 wat phradhatu sri chom tong voravihara is a royal historic treasure, and contains the holy dakkhinamoli buddha relic. Two new books in english present wisdom from great teachers of the forest tradition the. Guide to using chiang mai public transport songthaew. Wat phradhatu sri chom tong voravihara is situated on a holy buddhist site with a history dating back more than 2500 years. This book explores contemporary practices within the new institution of international meditation centers in thailand. Jon kabatzinn, author of wherever you go, there you are.
The oldest structure is the chedi, that was built around 1450. Pdf a little book of buddhist chanting dhammakaya london. If you want to experience a longer retreat then wat chom thong is a great choice. Ajaan tong sirimangalo tan chao khun phra dhammamangalajaan. Posts about wat chom tong written by vancouverislandmeditation. Chom thong in the region of chiang mai with its 12,488 residents is a city in thailand some 344 mi or 554 km north of bangkok, the countrys capital. The venerable ajahn tong sirimangalo is the head vipassana meditation teacher of north thailand and one of the most respected teachers in thailand.
Allow yourself to become enchanted and reenchanted. The workshop cost is 600 baht per person, which includes a vegetarian healthy lunch. Monks and novices go on pindabat after morning chanting, then eat together in a wooden sala. Since courses are individual no particular dates need to be observed.
As my meditation practice has deepened, i have come to see doubt as a hindrance that i clutch onto out of fear, and wanted. I came to the monastic retreat at the ims with two intentions. The chedi is a large golden structure with a square base and a spire on top of that. In 2000, yuttadhammo traveled to thailand where he began to practice satipatthana vipassana meditation at wat phradhatu sri chom tong. A librarymuseum has many books in english and other foreign languages. According to local legend the buddha once visited the hill where the temple now stands. Aside from daily vipassana instruction, chom tong meditation center only offers chanting on buddha days once per week. Wat chom tong, and its abbot known as luang phor tong, is one of the most famous and well respected meditation temples in chiang mai. Jul 30, 2011 a copy of our chanting book can be found here. Wat phra dhammakaya num dhamma ghayai hatai chon tarn dai nai loke lah.
Although it took awhile for me to figure out how to present it, i began my weekly meditation classes, by donation. Chanting book volume two amaravati buddhist monastery. If you are ok with it, press the book button and the songthaew accepting your booking will come to your pickup point. Chant as a group with no one dominating and everyone contributing. For the present, the book covers the chanting of the morning. It contains passages recited during the morning and evening chanting sessions at the temple, together with other passages chanted on special occasions. The international students are welcome guests here at the wat phradhatu sri chom tong voravihara insight meditation center. Wat chom thong insight meditation center located in center of the town of chom thong 58 kilometers south of chiang mai it is the center of the northern insight meditation school developed by the wellknown phra ajarn tong sirimangalo. Cheap hotels in chom thong district book hotel promo. Wat chom tong follows the theravada buddhist tradition and teaches satipatthana vipassana insight meditation based on the 4 foundations of mindfulness. He returned to canada to study sanskrit and indian religions at mcmaster university, later pursuing study of pali at university of toronto as well as thai dhamma, abhidhamma and pali studies at wat phradhatu sri. The retreat begins with an opening ceremony and ends with a closing ceremony.
Your teachers at both centers have been taught by him or one of his students. A traditional buddhist chant in pali the language spoken by the buddha and chanted every morning and evening by buddhist monks around the world translated into english from the chanting book of a. Meditators are welcome to join the evening chanting, wien tien padakkhina and group meditation in the main sala beginning at 6. I think chom tong meditation center would benefit from integrating both of these. Neither hurried nor overly slow, neither loud nor too soft. The meditation center at wat chom tong was founded by phra ratchapromajahn ajahn tong sirimangalo in 1992 and is the main vipassana meditation center in chiang mai province. Tham tong meditation centre, chiang mai, thailand meditation retreat meaning of tham tong. This is volume two of the newly published chanting books, which includes suttas, paritta chanting, and the funeral chants, as used by buddhist monasteries and groups associated with the western forest sangha in the lineage of venerable ajahn chah. Chanting monks, manuals, and karaoke buddhist wisdom of the. Apr 12, 2020 well stop supporting this browser soon. Both wat chom tong and wat doi suthep teach the same northern thai vipassana style. This website is the home of sirimangalo international, a nonprofit religious organization located in ontario, canada, created with the intention of helping to spread insight meditation in the tradition of ajaan tong sirimangalo to the world please use the contact form or visit our info page for detailed information about our activities.
To chant is to speak or sing rhythmically, in words or sounds. This site combines audio recordings of traditional chanting with the associated pali. Temple of the phra boromathat chom thong buddha relic. People believe that it was probably built in the 20th buddhist era. Phra krueba jayawong saw that ajaan tong could chant the recollections of the. Persons who have already taken a course at the center can participate in 10day courses. Well spread out over approximately 20 acres and constantly growing, it is slowly turning a sleepy rice field into a forest monastery complete with international meditation training center. Book the sandee place chomthong stay at this 3star guesthouse in chom thong. Chanting book volume one amaravati buddhist monastery. A word on the chanting book this book of chanting in multiple languages pali, thai, english and chinese is a work of compilation in progress. Located behind the main temple grounds in wat chom tong, the meditation center is quiet and peaceful, with trees covering most of the grounds. Chanting book pail language with english translation.
We were going to meet our filipina restaurant owner friend, annie, and her husband nui, at 5. What programs does chom tong monastery offer during a vipassana retreat. Wat phradhatu sri chom tong voravihara is a royal historic treasure, and contains the holy dakkhinamoli buddha relic. Theravada buddhism web directory multimedia chanting. Wat doi suthep has fantastic daily dharma talks and daily chanting. Chanting book of wat pradhatu sri chomtong voravihara daily chanting. Itamar newman art iti pi so bhagava buddhist chant by. Dec 10, 2017 translated into english from the chanting book of a buddhist temple wat chom tong thailand. We went home early so that we could wake for our early appointment at wat chom tong. Buddhist chanting for peaceful, lucky and safe life chanted by lua yik hor duration.
Handbook of vipassana meditation practice in accordance with the four foundations of mindfulness, thai edition, by ajaan tong, wat phradhatu sri chom tong voravihara, chiang mai, 2003. Ajahn tong phra khru suvandhamma chote, abbot thai. Contents a book of buddhist chants palelai buddhist temple. Chom thong is a district in the southern part of chiang mai province in northern thailand. Wat phradhatu sri chom tong voravihara is situated on a holy buddhist site with. In thailand this has meant that paali has picked up some of the tones of the thai language, as each consonant and consonant cluster in the thai alphabet has a builtin tone high, medium, low, rising, or falling. Chanting in thai buddhist tradition this book is based on the thai tradition of. Mar 17, 2012 palelai buddhist temple recently published a book of buddhist chants. A large temple of 70 rai 28 acres surrounded by rice fields. The passages are given in palithe language of the oldest buddhist textsbut we have also included english translations so that those who c. Jul 15, 2010 the sak yant e book can be acquired by using the thailand amulets dot net epublications store or the buddha magic store both the same store actually one login for all stores or the buddha magic blogspot mirror site to make an online payment. Determination, because i know that a spiritual path involves a deep commitment.
View all attractions near wat phra that chom thong on tripadvisor. Chom thong and doi inthanon national park in chiang mai. Doisuthep vipassana meditation center chiang mai thailand. Reading, writing, books or letters and socializing are forbidden during the. Wat phra that sri jom thong the monastery for those who. Wat phrahatu sri chom tong voravihara is situated on a holy buddhist site. Sit with concentration samadhi, respect and humility. Ajahn tong sirimangalo phradhammangalajahn chanting. It discusses the development of the lay vipassana meditation movement in thailand and relates thai buddhism to contemporary processes of commodification and globalisation. For the best experience please update your browser.
Ekamai bus terminal and chonburi go via samut prakan. Doi chom thong has undoubtedly been a sacred site for a very long time. The site was surely revered as the home of local spirits before buddhism arrived in the area. Chanting definition of chanting by the free dictionary. But, however, according to the temples appearance, its clear that the decoration style is something after the 24th buddhist era. Experience monks of various different buddhist monasteries chanting in both pali. Buddhist chants pali thai english wat pacharoenrat. View all restaurants near wat phra that chom thong on tripadvisor. Ajaan tong sirimangalo tan chao khun phra dhammamangalajaan main source. The meditation is a rigorous approach based on mahasi sayadaw lineage of mindfulness vipassana meditation. Iti pi so bhagava buddhist chant by itamar newman youtube. This is volume one of the newly published chanting books, which includes morning and evening chanting puja, reflections, and formal requests, as used by buddhist monasteries and groups associated with the western forest sangha in the lineage of venerable ajahn chah.
Chom thong trip planner plan your chom thong vacation. This book evolves and explains what our cells, our bones, and our psyches already know. The sak yant e book can be acquired by using the thailand amulets dot net epublications store or the buddha magic store both the same store actually one login for all stores or the buddha magic blogspot mirror site to make an online payment. I had the honor to attend the ceremonies with ajahn tong. The meditation center was founded over ten years ago, and is currently headed by phra rajapromajaan ajaan tong sirimangalo, founder of. The e book will then be sent to you as a download link in pdf format once the payment is completed. The meditation center was founded over ten years ago. Chom tong insight meditation center, wat phradhatu sri chom tong voravihara. Wat phra that sri jom tong, or the former name wat phra that chao sri jom thong, is a temple for people who were born in the year of rat. I stayed at wat ram poeng from april 15 to may 10, 20, taking a 26day basic course in vipassana. Chom thong destination guide chiang mai, thailand trip. This accounts for the characteristic melody of thai paali chanting. Mar 14, 2000 chanting skillfully initiates and entrains the reader into the marvelous universe of sound and its healing properties. The monastery was deserted for many years, badly damaged during world war ii, and rebuilt in the early 1970s.
Yellow minibuses from chom thong go to mae chaem and the summit you must start early if you want to visit wat phrathat sri chom thong 60 km. Sep 28, 2009 we went home early so that we could wake for our early appointment at wat chom tong. Chanting book of wat phra dhatu sri chomtongvoravihara. The meditator may feel that everything is bad in every way and there is nothing that can be enjoyed. Chanting book pail language with english translation on. Mar 29, 2017 both wat chom tong and wat doi suthep teach the same northern thai vipassana style. Preserve the original pali and use accurate translations to ensure understanding. Tambon ban pae, amper chom thong, chiang mai 50240.
The temple is about 60 km outside chiang mai but its a popular place due to its status as the center of the northern insight school of meditation. A small collection of meditation centres in asia that offer authentic buddhist teachings and meditation instruction in english. As my meditation practice has deepened, i have come to see doubt as a hindrance that i clutch onto out of fear, and wanted to no longer believe this as reality. Well even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails. The world of buddhism described in these books and other ideas, values and images of buddhism that quickly became public knowledge through various routes presented a challenge to this audience as it. These monasteries and centres are easily accessible, operate on a donationbasis, and run monthly retreats and extended training for foreign meditators. There is a wide variety of different types of chanting, from basic twonote chants to simple melodies, to complex melodies and harmonies. On arrival at the main entrance, youll find the office in the raised building on the left just past the abbots house. In previous retreats at wat ram poeng and wat chom tong, i often gave into doubt, believing that i really wasnt capable of certain things. Chanting book of wat praadhatu sri chomtong voravihara, chaing mai.
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