Serenity & Silence: The Buddhist Lent Journey

Cross the Mekong to a sacred forest temple near Luang Prabang where, guided by resident nuns, you will enter stillness through meditation and gentle rituals of offering, connecting with the spiritual rhythms that sustain the monastic community.

Lao Buddhist tradition

Buddhist monk in red robes meditating at Amantaka temple in Laos.

Monks in crimson robes meditate before a gilded Buddha statue at Amantaka, Laos.

Mekong River sunset view from Amantaka, with distant mountains and clouded sky reflected in calm waters.

Serenity & Silence

A half-day journey into stillness near Luang Prabang, crossing the Mekong River to a forest temple where meditation, blessings and acts of merit unfold in quiet reverence, offering a deeper connection to Lao Buddhist life and monastic tradition.

Sample itinerary

Transfer from Amantaka by boat across the Mekong River to Wat Hadsiaew
Introduction to Theravada Buddhism, Lao Buddhist culture, temple etiquette and traditional dress
Welcome herbal tea and creation of a personal flower offering
Introduction to mindfulness practice and open discussion

At the temple:

Orientation to the temple grounds
Standing meditation with Ms Korn
Walking meditation with resident nuns
Seated meditation in the main hall with Satthu Oun Huan
Offering of a personal basket and alms string
Traditional water blessing and closing conversation

Morning session: 8.30am–11.30am / Afternoon session: 2.30pm–5.30pm

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Featured experiences

Nun in white robes sits by a reflecting pool at Amantaka, surrounded by verdant grounds and trees.

Nun in white robes sits by a reflecting pool at Amantaka, surrounded by verdant grounds and trees.

The Art of Mindfulness

Meditation with Ms Korn

A dedicated mindfulness practitioner, Ms Korn guides guests through a walking meditation at Wat Hadsiaew, offering gentle instruction and grounding presence to ease the body into stillness, preparing the mind for deeper reflection within the temple’s serene setting.

Buddhist monk blessing ceremony at Amantaka, Laos, with candles burning in candlelight.

Buddhist monk blessing ceremony at Amantaka, Laos, with candles burning in candlelight.

Exploring the foundations of Buddhist practice

Introduction to Theravada Buddhism & Seated Meditation

Learn the foundations of Theravada Buddhism, including core teachings, daily practices and their role in Lao life, followed by a guided seated meditation, cultivating calm, clarity and a deeper sense of inner stillness.

This experience is available year-round.