Day Visitors

The Monastery is open every day, year-round to day visitors. It is not necessary to call for permission to visit. The most important facts for day visitors to know are listed below. More information can be found at Monastery Etiquette and FAQ. Overnight visitors can find pertinent information here.

• The monks' alms round is at 8:30am every day. If you are running late, the last chance to offer food to the monks is 9:00am at the Sala. Otherwise, the resident laypeople will receive the food, store it overnight and offer it to the monks the next day.
• The best times to speak with Taan Ajaan Geoff (without having called for an appointment) are between 10:30 - 11:30am and between 4:30 - 6:00pm. Outside of these times he is generally unavailable.
• Visitors are welcome to participate in the daily activities of the Monastery. Alternatively, you are welcome to spend the day meditating in the Sala (Meditation Hall) or on the platforms and walking paths located throughout the avocado orchard.
• There are books and mp3 CDs on meditation and Buddhism in the Sala (Meditation Hall). These are distributed free of charge, and you may take what you find useful.