The MonkLifeProject is a 30 day ordination program designed to equip practitioners with a comprehensive foundation for their meditative practice and monastic career.
The training will take place in The International Forest Monastery of Chiang Mai. A secluded monastery designed by the monastic community to be a refuge for the cultivation of quality monks and laymen, knowledgeable in the dhamma, and adept in meditation. The Monk Life Project has ordained over 100 men from over 20 countries.
At the culmination of the program, monks are given the option to continue their practice day by day or join the Monk4Life Program at the iMonastery Pak Tong Chai, located three hours and thirty minutes drive from Bangkok. a program intended for the more determined practitioner with a long-term commitment and desire for teacher or mentor training.
WHY WE ARE DIFFERENT?
Structured training by English speaking monks with over 15 years of experience.
Theoretical, practical and applied training aimed at career meditators or teachers as well as general practitioners.
Buddhist studies certified by the official Chiang Mai Buddhist community and DOU University (24 months program).
iMONASTERY
iMONASTERY is a purpose-built site for Monk Life training. Surrounded by nature, it is suited to spiritual development.
Seclude yourself within the mountains in search of your true self.
programmes
30 Day Ordination Program
As the environment significantly impacts a monk, iMonastery has been built specifically for the development of International Monks. The training includes proper monastic mannerisms, etiquette of communal living, meditation and mindfulness training, and plentiful discourses on the Buddha Dhamma.
24 Month Program
The program includes an accreditation for mindfulness and meditation instructor after 2 years. Theoretical (Dhamma tutoring), practical (meditation sessions) and applied (teaching experience).
| PROGRAMMES | DATES (2025) |
|---|---|
| MONK LIFE THAILAND 14 | 1 September – 30 September 2024 |
| MONK LIFE THAILAND 15 | 1 November – 30 November 2024 |
| MONK LIFE THAILAND 16 | 1 March - 30 March 2025 |
| MONK LIFE THAILAND 17 | 1 May – 30 May 2025 |
| MONK LIFE THAILAND 18 | 1 July – 30 July 2025 |
| MONK LIFE RAIN RETREAT 4 | 1 July – 31 October 2025 |
| MONK LIFE THAILAND 19 | 1 September – 30 September 2025 |
| MONK LIFE THAILAND 20 | 1 November – 30 November 2025 |
| MONK LIFE THAILAND 21 | 1 March - 30 March 2026 |
OUR REACH
+100
Ordained men
+20
Nationalities
Fundamentals of Monkhood
The Teaching of Dhamma & Buddhism
The threefold practice of Buddhism includes training in higher virtue, the higher mind, and higher wisdom. Completion of this training leads to the abandonment of lust, hatred, and delusion.
Understanding Monk Precepts
During the lifetime of the Lord Buddha, many rules were established within the Sangha. These are reflected in the Pali Canons, particularly in the ‘Vinaya-pitaka: the Basket of Discipline’.
TRADITION AND MEDITATION
Theravada Buddhism
At iMonastery, we adhere to the Theravada Buddhism tradition, known as ‘The Way of The Elders.’ This doctrine has remained largely unchanged since the original teachings of the Buddha, embodying the essence of his wisdom with minimal alterations over time.
Sati & Sabai Meditation
This technique focuses on relaxation of both body and mind, directing attention to the center of the body. Balancing relaxation and concentration enables the mind to access deeper levels of stillness and insight.
TEACHING MONK
Luang Pi Narongchai
Luang Pi John
Luang Pi Worawut
Luang Pi Srijug
Monklife Testimonials
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