Belgium 3-Days Meditation Retreat                  - Inner Poise Through Inner Peace

Thank you for your interest in the 3-days retreat hosted in Belgium. This retreat will be run in English by a team of teaching monks from both the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat and the European centres. 

This first section will provide you with important information regarding the retreat.  

The second section will be dedicated to collect relevant personal information so that we can accommodate you to the best of our ability.

Please fill out the necessary information and read all sections carefully so that you can prepare properly.
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General Information

The next 3 days retreat date is    16th  April - 19th April 2026
  ( arrive afternoon of April 16th before 5pm)​
Following dates : 
23rd July - 26th July 2026
24th September - 27th September 2026
17th December - 20th December  2026

The Teaching Monks for this program will be:

1.    Ven. Sander Khemadhammo
2.    Phra Puttipong Varajoto

You can extend your stay after a 3 Days meditation retreat by joining our flexible programme.
Please feel free to let us know.

The meditation technique that you will learn is called The Middle Way technique, which is a practice for meditators of all levels of experience.

The retreat will focus on meditation instruction and practice (typically 30-40 min sitting sessions), wisdom teachings, and opportunities for Q & A.
Important to Note

Since we are only accepting a maximum of 30 people for each retreat, please apply in advance to guarantee your spot in the program. 

We kindly ask that only those who are committed to participate in the full program apply for this retreat as space is limited.
Address of Meditation Centre

Wat Phra Dhammakaya Benelux - Ronkenburgstraat 25, 9340 Lede, Belgium 
Confirmation of your stay

Your registration is confirmed upon applying. 

We will send you details before the start of the program to confirm your stay and to share additional information regarding the retreat. 
 
Arrival to the Centre

We can offer free pick up from Lede train station if a volunteer or staff is available.                                    Otherwise, walking to the centre is the best and easiest way. 

We ask all participants to please do their best to arrive by 5pm on the first day of the retreat,                              to ensure that the registration process can be completed before the commencement of the retreat.
Accommodation & Food

We expect everyone to stay overnight at the temple for the best experience. 

You will be provided with 2 meals a day (breakfast and lunch) and some light refreshments in the evening time. This is the eating schedule followed by monks and individuals seeking to deepen their spiritual practice.
This type of eating schedule helps to support your meditation practice and ability to sleep better and wake up feeling more refreshed. 

If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know in the "personal information" section that follows.
Attire Guidelines

In order to maintain an environment of respect for Thai Buddhist culture and mindfulness to allow everyone    to focus on their energy internally, we ask that you please arrive in appropriate attire that is not too revealing. This means that tank tops, short shorts, or low-cut t-shirts should be avoided. Please dress as modestly as possible.

To harmonize with the serene environment, we recommend wearing earth tone, light, or pastel colors
while on the grounds.

For those joining us for a retreat, two sets of comfortable white clothes will be provided for you to wear on
the grounds during the length of your stay. This helps maintain neutrality of mind and reduce concerns around attire so that choice of clothing is not a distraction to meditation practice.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
What to bring

You may wish to bring your own meditation cushion or yoga mat, although we do provide some at the retreat centre.

  1. Water bottle: It's important to stay hydrated during your meditation practice, so please bring a reusable water bottle to refill throughout the day.

  2. Insect repellent: As we are surrounded by nature, mosquitoes and other insects can be present, so you could bring insect repellent to keep them at bay. This also applies to Belgium, sometimes there are also mosquitos there.

  3. Light jacket or shawl: The temperature can drop in the early mornings and evenings, so please bring a light jacket or shawl to keep warm.

  4. Personal toiletries: Please bring your own personal toiletries, including bath towel, toothbrush, toothpaste and any other items that you require.

  5. Any necessary medications: Please bring any necessary medications and inform the retreat staff of any medical conditions.

  6. In house shoes : Such as slippers

Costs & Donations

This retreat is funded by participant donations. In order to cover food, utilities, accommodations, supplies, cleaning, and maintenance, the cost per person is: 

€180.00 for the 3-day retreat

** Due to rising energy costs, we will have to increase the price of entry to meditation activities from September 2025 onwards from 150 euros to 180 euros. **

In order to avoid a "no show" case we will ask for a deposit of €50.00 which is a part of the total cost.

For bank transfers:
Account name: Internationaal Dhammakaya Genootschap van België
Account number: IBAN : BE62 0688 9366 4461
BIC code: GKCCBEBB
Recipient address: Ronkenburgstraat 25, 9340 Lede, Belgium

If you prefer Paypal:
We are currently experiencing some technical difficulties with our Paypal account.

To transfer using the Wise app:
Use the above bank account.
The name of the bank: Belfius 
The address of the bank: Kerkstraat 58, 8430 Middelkerke, Belgium.

Also, if you are interested in donating a larger amount to pay gratitude to the teaching monks or help to support Pa Pae's continued growth, we would be very grateful for your generosity.
You will have the chance to offer an additional donation during the closing ceremony. 
Guidelines

We kindly ask you to adhere to certain guidelines. Refraining from the consumption of alcohol or any intoxicants during the retreat is one of these guidelines, and we appreciate your cooperation in staying within the facility throughout the course.

In addition, please be aware that our retreat is not equipped to provide assistance for individuals experiencing symptoms related to psychological issues or those diagnosed with mental illness. Furthermore, it's important to acknowledge that the effects of meditation can vary from person to person. If you have any uncertainties, we strongly recommend consulting with a medical professional before considering registration for the retreat!

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