Vipassana / Insight · Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand

Wat Pah Nanachat International Forest Monastery Training

Wat Pah Nanachat
Vipassana / Insight In-person Ajahn Chah / Thai Forest lineage Editorially curated

It was established in 1975 by Ven. Ajahn Chah (1918-1992) as a branch monastery, close to his own traditional forest monastery, Wat Nong Pah Pong, in Ubon Rachathani province. An American disciple, Ven. Ajahn Sumedho, was invited to lead the community as the first abbot. The monastery aims at providing English-speaking people the opportunity to train and practise the simple and peaceful lifestyle that the Buddha taught his monks in the forests over 2500 years ago.

LocationUbon Ratchathani, Thailand
CountryThailand
TraditionVipassana / Insight
FormatIn-person
DurationLong-term monastic (years)
Estimated costAlms-based
AccreditationAjahn Chah / Thai Forest lineage
Last reviewed: April 2026 · Information may change — always verify with the program directly.
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