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.