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Thailand Trip Full Brochure A Fun Mindful Spiritual Journey by Cost Details: The fees are exceptionally low. Perfectly Here Additional 45%, Special Student Discount Please choose from the options below Quantity PRICE Luxury Suite/ Beach Front Villa 1 $5500 ! single occupancy - All Inclusive e Luxury Suite/ Beach Front Villa 1 $4850 l Double Occupancy - All Inclusive i Deluxe/Beach-View/ Pool-side 1 $4550 single occupancy - All Inclusive m Deluxe/Beach-View/ Pool-side 1 $4150 S double occupancy - All Inclusive f Deluxe/Beach-View/ Pool-side 1 $2950 o Student/Alumni of Perfectly Here single occupancy, All Inclusive d Deluxe/Beach-View/ Pool-side 1 $2495 Student/Alumni of Perfectly Here n double occupancy, All Inclusive a Perfectly Here Presents a fun spiritual trip to the land of the smiles. PACKAGES DO NOT INCLUDE AIRFARE. Thailand has some of the most kind and hospitable people on earth. L Jai Yen, the cool heart, characterized by equanimity, calm and Deposit to hold your spot $200 Balance to be completely paid by September 09, 2019 patience, are highly admirable virtues in the Thai Society. As a result, e it is the birthplace of the Thai Forest Tradition of Theravada Buddhism. Lived and taught as the Buddha himself practiced; the Thai h Forest Tradition of Theravada flourishes to this day. T Our travels will take us to the exotic island resort of Koh Kood, through rich city temples of Bangkok and finishing in a deeply , integrated experience of the people, culture and Thai Forest tradition d of Ubon Ratchathani. You will get to meet high level teachers, experience the life of their monasteries and temples and learn how n you might request an extended period of stay for practice. a Each day will be led by two of our best teachers, Dr. Manijeh l Motaghy and Daniel Davis. They will guide the group to begin the i day with meditation and a teaching to set a Mindful tone for the day. a This will be a fun, yet spiritual practice time as we visit historical and deeply spiritual Buddhist sites, engage in fun activities, eat delicious h Join Us On food and just unplug. This Wonderful Trip. T For more info go to http://perfectlyhere.org First Stop – IslandIsland ofof KohKoh KoodKood Perfectly Here Teachers on This Trip: After a night of rest in Bangkok, we travel to the exotic Island of Koh Kood to the Peter Pan Resort. Whether it’s drifting along the crystal clear water of the Trat Sea, or enjoying a luxurious experience in the resort, we can rest up for our future itinerary. Situated on the long stretch of Klong Chaow Beach with green fertile mangrove forests on both sides, the peace and tranquility is punctuated with a variety of activities if one so desires. Joel McNenny Daniel Davis Peter Pan Resort is located at the meeting point of two canals – the small Klong Chaow Canal and the Gulf of Thailand at the end of Klong Chaow Beach. You can bask in the perfect harmony of the beautiful white sand beach and its serene canal, unique to this resort. Included in your stay are many exciting activities if Manijeh Motaghy After playing in the sunshine activities during you desire; snorkeling, the day, you may relax on a soft bed in your kayaking trekking to Klong private villa. They have a variety of villas for you to choose according to your taste – beach Chaow waterfall, boating to front, pool view or canal view villas where you view the beauty of thousands can enjoy the scenery of green man-grove of fireflies in Klong Chaow forests on both sides of Klong Chaow canal. canal – and fire-mace shows, presented by their own resort For more information visit: http://perfectlyhere.org staff. NextNext Stop:Stop: BANGKOKBANGKOK Wat Pho, named after a monastery in India where Buddha is believed to have lived, is one of the oldest and largest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. Wat Pho is also known as The Temple of the Reclining Buddha, thanks to the 15 meter high, 43 meter long Buddha image it shelters. It is covered with gold leaf and detailed with exquisite mother-of-pearl. Returning to Bangkok, we will begin by visiting The Grand Palace, located in the LUNCH: Krisa Coffee Stop is a old city of Bangkok, on the banks of the small restaurant and coffee house Chao Phraya river. One of the must see located directly opposite the DINNER - The Deck by the River sites of Thailand, this complex is one of Grand Palace, making it one of is one of Bangkok’s most popular the most famous landmarks in the country. Rattanakosin’s most convenient riverside restaurants. Part of Arun Offering spectacular royal buildings and lunch spots. Tasty Thai food and Residence, The Deck offers a sacred sites, it includes the Throne Halls air conditioning make it a great selection of great Thai dishes and a and Wat Phra Kaew, the Temple of the place to enjoy lunch and cool air wide range of drinks with one of the Emerald Buddha. after seeing the Grand Palace. best views of Wat Arun in Bangkok. Wat Arun, the most iconic temple of Bangkok, is located on Thonburi side of Bangkok, almost opposite to the Grand Palace and Wat Pho. Built during seventeenth century on the bank of the Chao Phraya river, its full name Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan is rather hard to remember so it is often called, Temple of Dawn. Wat Mahathat, The Temple of the Great Relic, was one of the In the area around the Grand Palace, you’ll find most important temples in the Ayutthaya Kingdom, an Bangkok’s largest and most popular Amulet archeological gem dating back to 1350. Constructed in 1374 by Market. Most of these Buddhist amulets are King Boromma Rachathirat I, the temple enshrined relics of the purchased by people with dangerous professions Buddha and was the seat of the Supreme Patriarch of Buddhism seeking safety and good fortune. and thus, the center of Buddhism in the Ayutthaya Kingdom. One of the temple’s most photographed objects is the head of a stone Buddha image, entwined in the roots of a tree FinalFinal Stop:Stop: UBONUBON RATCHATHANIRATCHATHANI Northeast Thailand, the Isaan Region Ubon Ratchathani is a large province in Ubon is home to some of the most beautiful the Northeast of Thailand. This will be the temples in Thailand, such as Wat Maha heart of our spiritual journey. It is a modest Wanaram and Wat Monorom… city surrounded by a farming community. Neighboring Laos on the Mekong River, Ubon lies near the confluence of the Mun and Chi Rivers and is a major trading centre for rice, cattle, and tobacco. Ubon is also the birthplace of the beloved monk and teacher, Ajahn Chah. In addition to its rich Buddhist roots, Ubon Ratchathani has many interesting and beautiful places to visit such as Pha Taem National Park, which is famous for its prehistoric rock paintings, Sam Pan Boak or the Grand Canyon of Thailand It is also the home of the beloved monk and teacher, Ajahn Chah and the monastery he founded, Wat Nong Pah Pong as well as the rich Thai Forest tradition of Theravada Buddhism. Accommodations in Ubon Ratchathani We’ll be staying at the Sunee Grand Hotel. Ranked No. 1 in Ubon Ratchathani, the Sunee is a luxurious hotel located in the heart of the city. Your stay can include beautiful luxury or double occupancy rooms, swimming and many other activities such as fine dining, an entertainment center including Cinema 7 theaters, department stores, a supermarket, banking, massage, sauna & steam – hot yoga as well as a gym and water park. SPIRITUAL JOURNEY - Buddhist Temples of Northeast Thailand Wat Phu Lon is a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere, a perfect place for meditation. This is the first place where Luang Por Mun Bhuridatta Thera used as a meditation center under the straw shed. Ajahn Mun Bhuridatta Thera was a Thai Buddhist monk of Lao descent who is credited with establishing the Thai The first part of our journey in Ubon will be a tour of some of Forest Tradition (the Kammatthana) the most beautiful temples in Isaan. One of these is Wat at Phu Lon Mountain in 1897. Full Tamphaden, a sublime temple perched on a high bluff that of wild animals at the time, the local overlooks Sakon Nakhon province. Blessed with a variety of people gathered to help build the gardens, statutes and meditation halls, it also has some of the rock cave to offer Ajahn Mun a finest hikes and rock formations for those who are delight in place to safely meditate. Luang Por nature. Those who are less inclined may lounge at the Mun practiced meditation in refreshment cafe offering teas, coffees and some snacks – next solitude here for 5 years. to a spectacular view of Sakon Nakhon below! SPIRITUAL JOURNEY - Buddhist Temples of Ubon Ratchathani This spectacular, gleaming gold-and-white chedi of Wat Phra That Nong Bua boasts a 56-metre-high Thai-style replica of India’s Mahabodhi temple, which marks the site of the Buddha’s enlightenment. Ubon’s ornate version features a high-roofed interior with ornate, bright gold surfaces. It was modeled from the Mahabodhi Stupa in Bodhgaya, India (where the Buddha reached enlightenment). Visitors may come and pay respects and experience a calm, peaceful environment for meditation. Wat Ban Na Mueang temple is located just outside of Ubon Ratchathani. It Wat Maha Wanaram, which means Big Buddha welcomes the visitor with a huge elephant Temple. Regarded as the principal wat in Ubon, it statue entrance.
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