Visiting and staying at Tilorien Monastery

Visiting Tilorien Monastery

If you just wish to visit Tilorien Monastery for a day or to give dana, please email us to discuss. The monastics are not always available due to retreats and events elsewhere, so please let us know when you wish to come. Check out the calendar below to see when there are meditation sessions or Dhamma contemplation organised at the monastery. Click here for directions.

Staying at Tilorien Monastery

If you have some experience in meditation, you are very welcome to stay at Tilorien Monastery. See options below and read the Tilorien Guidelines for Overnight Guests before you apply.

Busy Bee / Garden Weekends

Come and help out, immersing yourself in monastery life for a long weekend! We organise Busy Bee / Garden Weekends nearly every month. There are jobs ranging from cooking and cleaning to helping out in the garden and occasionally other DIY tasks. Whatever your skills, there is always something you can help with. Giving Dhamma Service and connecting with like-minded people is a rewarding experience. During this weekend, there are daily meditation group sessions, and on Saturday, we also have a Dhamma Contemplation session and Guided Meditation.

Check out the calendar below and click here for the form to apply. If you have never stayed at Tilorien Monastery before, we will send you another form for additional information that we need for our records. All this information will be treated confidentially in accordance with our Privacy guidelines.

Calendar

Aspirants, monastics and long-term visitors

If you wish to stay at Tilorien Monastery for several months and help the Sangha, you are a monastic wishing to stay for some time, or if you have the aspiration to ordain, you are welcome to email us to discuss the possibilities. This option is only open for people who have stayed at Tilorien Monastery before.