Mosteiro Budista Sumedharama — Local services in Mafra

The monks are diligent in their conduct and there is a genuine appreciation and practice of the Buddha's Teaching. The monastery is currently under construction (as of Fall 2017), so the monks and lay visitors (anyone can visit and stay overnight) are staying at a rented villa. All is offered (donations are completely voluntary), from basic needs such as bed & food to instruction in formal meditation. Be sure to talk to the monks as they are very friendly, helpful, and like to talk...

I've spend a few days at this monastery which was a really special experience. You can join their daily life (write them in advance because lots of people are interested). If is a special, wonderfull and beautiful space where they show you their daily life and where you can have beautiful conversations with the monks. Because they live off donations I'll recommend to bring food with you when...

Simple, quiet and peaceful. The monastery is open for visitors, and our group meditated in the main hall, with cushions and books available. The monks are incredibly nice, and we talked to a monk from Britain, who was kind enough to explain and introduce us...