Monastery stay in Sri Lanka

The monasteries in Galle, Ella and Colombo are available for the project. Depending on where spaces are available, you will be placed in one of those locations.

All three monasteries are within the city limits. The center can be easily reached by public transport. On the weekends you can explore the city where you are staying in the monastery or the surrounding area. Each location has a lot to offer.

Galle is located on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The buildings in the old town, which often date back to the Dutch, Portuguese and British colonial periods, show the history of the place. Here you will find temples, churches and mosques as well as the city's landmarks: the lighthouse and the fortress walls.

Ella is a small town in the central highlands of Sri Lanka. Surrounded by tea plantations, you can enjoy the tranquility of the mountains and admire the fascinating landscape. Numerous beautiful forests, waterfalls and caves are nearby. 

Columbo is the unofficial capital of Sri Lanka and accordingly a lot bigger than Galle and Ella. The bustling port city on the west coast was once the center of the spice trade. The cityscape is characterized on the one hand by historic colonial buildings, temples and mosques, on the other hand by large parks and modern skyscrapers. 

It doesn't matter which of the towns you end up in: You will certainly be able to discover a lot of exciting things! However, the focus remains on your stay in the monastery - so you should above all be willing to do without certain things from your everyday life (such as the internet or celebrations) and devote yourself to meditation.

Once you have decided on this project, you will be assigned to either Galle, Ella or Colombo. Depending on the project location, you have different options for spending your free time. At all three locations you can meditate in a peaceful atmosphere and learn about mindfulness and generosity with others while the monks impart their knowledge of the Buddha's teachings. The monks also offer yoga sessions, which you are welcome to participate in. Since the monasteries are located in the respective cities, you can explore the city in your free time or travel to the surrounding area.

Galle

Galle is located on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The buildings in the old town, which date back to the Dutch, Portuguese and British colonial times, show the history of the place. Here you can visit temples, churches or the lighthouse and look out over the sea from the fortress walls.

Ella

The small town of Ella is located in the central highlands of Sri Lanka. Surrounded by tea plantations, you can enjoy the tranquility of the mountains and admire the fascinating landscape. The location is ideal for hikes and tours to explore the surrounding area with its forests, waterfalls and caves.

Columbo 

Colombo is the unofficial capital of Sri Lanka and accordingly a lot bigger than Galle and Ella. The bustling port city on the west coast was once the center of the spice trade. Here you can visit various museums and parks or see interesting colonial buildings, temples and mosques, such as the "red" mosque Jami Ul-Alfar.