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MAHAMEVNAWA • ELLA, SRI LANKA
Meditate with a Monk
A calm, guided experience in the hills of Ella—simple teachings, gentle breathing, loving-kindness, and quiet space to settle the mind.
TODAY'S RHYTHM
Four sessions daily
The program offers four visitor meditation sessions daily (except full moon day). Choose the time that fits your journey—early silence, a guided morning, or an extended afternoon with tea and dhamma talk.
Silent meditation: breathing and walking
Sitting meditation focused on the breath, with walking meditation to settle attention and calm the mind.
Guided tour and meditation
09:00–10:00 guided tour inside the pagoda, then 10:00–11:00 guided loving-kindness and breathing meditation with Q&A.
- 09:00–10:00Guided tour inside the pagoda
- 10:00–11:00Guided loving-kindness + breathing meditation and Q&A
Tour, viewpoint and introduction
14:30–15:30 guided tour inside the pagoda, 15:30–16:30 guided loving-kindness and breathing meditation, 16:30–17:00 talk on meditation and introduction to Buddhism, 17:00–17:30 viewpoint tour, and 17:30–18:00 tea break.
- 14:30–15:30Guided tour inside the pagoda
- 15:30–16:30Guided loving-kindness and breathing meditation
- 16:30–17:00Talk on meditation and introduction to Buddhism
- 17:00–17:30Viewpoint tour
- 17:30–18:00Tea break
Silent meditation
A quiet hour of silent meditation to close the day.
Chanting is performed daily at 6:00pm and visitors may observe.
A GENTLE FIRST STEP
Guided, not pushed
You don't need experience. Come as you are—curious, tired, or simply quiet. A monk can guide meditation on request, and questions are welcome at the right time.
A place built for stillness
Set among forested slopes and open views, the monastery offers a calm environment to reflect—walking paths, viewpoints, and spaces designed for respectful visitors.
New to Meditate with a Monk?
Start with the morning guided session, or arrive in the afternoon for a longer visit that includes a viewpoint walk and tea afterwards.
Private discussion with a monk can be requested 09:00–11:00 and 13:00–20:00.
RETREATS
A longer retreat
For those who wish to go deeper, retreats are offered in 3, 5, and 10-day formats. Extended time for meditation, personal guidance, and the stillness needed to truly settle the mind.
RETREATS
Ready for a deeper experience?
3, 5, and 10-day retreats offer extended time for meditation, personal guidance, and the stillness needed to truly settle the mind.
EXPLORE
Where would you like to begin?
Choose a path—daily sessions, the monastery setting, the Great Pagoda, or practical planning for your visit.