Wat Kow Tham - Wiki
Name of Center: Wat Kow Tham
• Address: Koh Phagan - Thailand
• Phone Number: not available for English Language
• Website: https://www.kowthamcenter.org/
• Contact Email: see web site
• Tradition(s): Bhikkhu Buddhadasa
• Technique(s): Anapana sati as intro to Buddha Dhamma
• Teacher(s): Phra Marute (Thai monk with good English)
• Cost: 5000 baht (expensive)
• Accommodations: Thai forest style
• Facilities: Complete for running retreats for 20 students
• Physical Setting: Mountain top with vistas and hills to climb
• Food (Vegetarian/Vegan/etc.): Thai Vegetarian
• Retreat Length(s): 7 day
• Typical Schedule: very typical for retreats, up early rest all day and sleep at night.
• Issues of Taboos around attainment, real practice, disclosing insights, etc.: dress properly
• Issues of Rites/Rituals: few, very few
• Issues of Proper Dress: shoulders and knees are to be covered, as per Thai traditions
• Issues of Etiquette: Silent retreatants expected
• Issues of Language: English instructions
• Health Issues: Don’t come sick
• Logistical Issues: Must come to Thailand, that is an issue for most
• Strengths: Noble Dhamma, correct instructions
• Weaknesses: Hot in summer, hills to climb between buildings.
• Other Comments: Phra Marute is a good teacher
• Overall Impression: Long tradition of teaching the Noble dhamma (no rebirth)
• Worthy of recommendation on the Dharma Overground? yes
• Name of Person Reviewing the Center: anonymous