Where There Be Dragons: Thailand

Explore the idea of reciprocity: participate in a 3-day Theravada meditation retreat in the cool mountains or Chiang Rai, help out on a community-driven learning service permaculture project, and live with marginalized hill tribe communities.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

• Partake in a three-day Theravada meditation retreat set in the misty mountains of Chiang Mai learning several forms of insight meditation.
• Visit an Asian elephant conservation and research centre working to protect one of the world’s critically endangered megafauna species.
• Live with Karen and Dara’Ang ethnic minority communities in Mae Hong Son and Chiang Rai, taking part in daily life and rituals.
• Meet with grassroots NGO representatives working to protect illegal migrant workers rights and learn about human trafficking issues in Thailand and the region.
• Get your hands dirty at a community-led sustainable farm and learn about seed saving and sustainable agriculture.