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Bhavana Society Monastic Training

Bhavana Society Forest Monastery
Vipassana / Insight In-person Bhavana Society Lineage Teacher Editorially curated

Sri Lankan Theravada monastic training center in West Virginia, founded by Bhante Gunaratana. Long-term residential training and lay-teacher mentorship in the Sri Lankan forest tradition.

Program details
LocationIn-person residential
CountryUnited States
TraditionVipassana / Insight
FormatIn-person
DurationMulti-year
Estimated costFree (donation-based)
AccreditationBhavana Society Lineage Teacher
Last reviewed: April 2026 · Information may change — always verify with the program directly.
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LocationIn-person residential
FormatIn-person
DurationMulti-year
Free (donation-based)
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