Meditation and Traditional Thai Massage

^{4 Days / 3 Nights}

(Bangkok)

An introductory course to the basics of meditation as practiced in Thailand together with an opportunity to experience a traditional massage at one of its primary centers of learning.

Day 1 : Bangkok (-/-/-)
Own arrival at the hotel.
Please contact ETC for briefing of the program.
Overnight.

Day 2 : Bangkok - Thai Massage and Meditation (B/-/-)
Morning departure (approximately 09:00 - 09:15)
transfer for a ferry across the river to Wat Arun for sightseeing.
Follows by a visit at Wat Po, including 1 hour of traditional Thai massage. Afternoon transfer to Wat Mahathat for first meditation session:
14.00-14.30                               Introduction
14.30-16.00 approximately    Meditation
16.00-16.30 approximately    Group discussion
Return to the hotel for overnight.

Day 3 : Bangkok - Thai Massage and Meditation (B/-/-)
Transfer to Wat Mahathat for second meditation session (approximately during 09.00-11.00) to gain more experience with the instructor.
After the session, walk to the pier to board local express boat to Taksin pier in connection with BTS sky train. Get the BTS to Sathorn road and onto ‘Ruen Nuad’, a wooden Thai house of almost 100 years old where the host provides services of Thai massage, aromatherapy blended with Thai herbs and yoga teaching. Experience 2 hours of traditional Thai massage in a total relaxing atmosphere.

Day 4 : Bangkok (B/-/-)
After breakfast transfer to Wat Pathum for the third meditation session at about 08.00 - 09.00. The session is self-practice style to enable the learners using their own experience from the previous lessons to enchant themselves. Afterwards visit Jim Thompson’s magnificent Thai-style house which contains an extensive collection of art objects and antiques. Return to the hotel.
End of services.

* B : Breakfast, L : Lunch, D : Dinner

General advice :
Participants should be aware that this package is designed or those with a serious interest in meditation. While prior knowledge or experience is not necessary, beginners will benefit from some reading-up in advance. Most important is to remember that quiet and concentration are essential and to do nothing that will disturb the other participants or show disrespect to the teachers and monks leading the meditation classes.

Dress should be respectful as befitting any house of worship (no shorts, miniskirts, tanktops, sleeveless shirts, etc.) and shoes removed before entering. Never sit with your feet pointing towards any Buddha image or other people. Women should remember that no physical contact whatsoever with a monk is permitted. Anything to be given to or received from a monk should be placed on the floor or on a table within reach.