Bodhipala Monastery
Fresh Last verified 30 Aug 2026
Bodhipala is a Thai Forest monastery in the lineage of Ajahn Chah at Mount Pleasant, South Australia. The monastery site describes overnight guest stays (three-night minimum) on eight precepts; the FAQ says services and retreats are given freely and currently lists day-long meditation workshops rather than organised multi-day group retreats.
At a glance
- Price
- Donation-based
- Silence
- Morning and evening meditation is compulsory for overnight guests, per the staying page
- Dietary
- One main meal a day shared with the Sangha; breakfast may be taken, per the staying page
About
Thai Forest monastery dana listing (C61). SA geography fill. Branch of Buddha Bodhivana (not a duplicate of that VIC campus). FAQ states services and retreats are given freely. No BookRetreats affiliate.
Sources
- Homepage describes an Ajahn Chah Thai Forest monastery at Mount Pleasant, SA, as a branch of Buddha Bodhivana: https://www.bodhipalamonastery.org/
- Staying page lists a three-night minimum, eight precepts, and application for overnight guests: https://www.bodhipalamonastery.org/staying-in-the-monastery
- FAQ states overnight stays are possible, day-long workshops are listed, and services and retreats are given freely: https://www.bodhipalamonastery.org/faq
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Sources
Homepage describes an Ajahn Chah Thai Forest monastery at Mount Pleasant, SA, as a branch of Buddha Bodhivana
Staying page lists a three-night minimum, eight precepts, and application for overnight guests
FAQ states overnight stays are possible, day-long workshops are listed, and services and retreats are given freely
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