Pa Pae Meditation Retreat
Located between Chiang Mai and Pai
Practice meditation and learn wisdom with monks
Pa Pae Meditation Retreat
Located between Chiang Mai and Pai
Practice meditation and learn wisdom with monks
Join a Retreat :
"PaPae Flexible Retreat has Re-opened"
An exceptional opportunity to be ordained as a monk
with Pa Pae teaching monks in Europe.
This year teaching monks from Pa Pae Meditation Retreat will join European Ordination Program (EOP) held in Belgium. It will be first time monks from Pa Pae will be a part of this annual activity. This year the Europe Ordination Program will be organized at Wat Phra Dhammakaya Belgium from 8th to 28th June. It’s open to everyone.
We are bringing PaPae to your home-country in Germany
Since the beginning of our retreat, German has been our most visited participants over the years. So we have decided to hold a retreat for you which will be guided by the abbot of PaPae Meditation Retreat, Ven. Pawithai. Where you will be meditating in PaPae setting.
3 Day Structured Retreat
We currently offer two styles of retreat. The first style is the 3 Day structured retreat which will consist of 4 sessions per day that provide both meditation instruction as well as teachings of practical Buddhist wisdom. This style of retreat will run on the following dates:
Due to cold weather in the morning, please prepare Warm Clothing or Jacket with you
April
6th - 9th April 2026 (arrive afternoon of April 6th before 5 pm) - OPEN
16th - 19th April 2026 (arrive afternoon of April 16th before 5 pm) - OPEN
25th - 28th April 2026 (arrive afternoon of April 25th before 5 pm) - OPEN
May
5th - 8th May 2026 (arrive afternoon of May 5th before 5 pm) - OPEN
14th - 17th May 2026 (arrive afternoon of May 14th before 5 pm) - OPEN
24th - 27th May 2026 (arrive afternoon of May 19th before 5 pm) - OPEN
(Previous date ; 19th - 22nd May)
For more info and to apply, click the button below to fill out our application form.
We will update the upcoming schedules 1 - 2 months before.
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Next Schedule of All Locations (Except PaPae Main Center)
APRIL
(1) 7th - 11th April Tonlung Chinese Retreat
(2) 14th - 21st April Samui 8 days Retreat
(3) 16th - 19th April Belgium 3 days Retreat
(4) 28th - 30th April Ayothaya 3 days Retreat
(5) 29th April - 2nd May MonMon Silent Retreat
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Reconnect with nature
The importance of a Retreat
Join us for this inside glimpse into the breathtaking natural scenery, the warm community, and the sacred guidance delivered by monks that have helped countless participants touch true inner peace and self-discovery while attending a retreat with us.
Click the link below in order to access our SoundCloud where we will post guided meditations and instructional audio that will help you practice more effectively. You will be able to stream or download the audio directly to your device. Enjoy!
How do you find the balance between effort and relaxation? The Middle Way meditation method practiced here can give you some insight into this. If you'd like to listen to some instructional audio about this method and follow along with guided meditations, click the link below.
For more comprehensive guidance about how to meditate, click the link below to get access to a free 1 & 3-Day video-led meditation retreat that can be watched at home individually or with friends! Includes a manual & schedule with tips about how to set up your environment properly.
Reconnect with yourself
Visit us and pick up a free copy of these books
If you visit us at Pa Pae you can take home a free copy of each of the following resources to help you on your spiritual path