Pra Ajarn Poh "The Essence of Buddhist Meditation"

The highly respected Pra Ajarn Poh, abbot of Wat Suan Mohhk, ?The Garden of Liberation? in Chaiya, Thailand, will teach at Kamalaya Koh Samui on 12 January 2006 from 3:30 to 5:30 PM.

Koh Samui, Thailand (PRWEB) May 4, 2006 -- A recently opened Wellness Sanctuary and Holistic Spa, centered around a cave temple that once served Buddhist monks as a place of meditative retreat, Kamalaya translates from Sanskrit as ?Lotus Realm?, an ancient symbol of the harmonious unfolding of the human spirit.
   
Pra Ajarn Poh will speak on the legacy of the meditation masters who previously resided in the cave at Kamalaya and will teach on the heart essence of the Buddhist path to enlightenment while introducing the techniques of ?tranquility? (shamata) and ?insight? (vipassana) meditation, as taught 2,500 years ago by Sakyamuni Buddha.

Following his teachings, Pra Ajarn Poh will remain in residence at Kamalaya and offer
personal meditation instruction at the cave at the entrance to Kamalaya?s Wellness Sanctuary.

From January 14, Pra Ajarn Poh will conduct a five-day meditation retreat for those interested at his newly founded meditation center Theepapawan, ?Hermitage for the Development of Light?, less than a fifteen minute drive from Kamalaya in the hills above the village of Hua Thanon.

Neil Taylor, Kamalaya?s General Manager, says; ?We are truly honored to welcome Pra Ajarn Poh, and we are excited to learn more about the monks who resided in the cave at Kamalaya.?

Unfolding amidst lush tropical vegetation and cascading streams, Kamalaya is a place where timeless traditions can evolve and flourish and where new beginnings are easily conceived. Kamalaya offers a comprehensive approach to personal fulfillment and wellbeing through diverse traditions of healing, spirituality, community, lifestyle, healthful cuisine, and the arts.

Participants in Pra Ajarn Poh?s teachings may enjoy exceptional cuisine for breakfast, lunch, or dinner at Kamalaya?s Soma restaurant with magnificent sunset views over the sea and outlying islands.

Visit www.kamalaya.com for more information or contact
Jennifer Janke by telephone at 077429800,

For images and further information about Kamalaya, please contact the Press Office:

Carole Warren, 077 429800 or 078954989
Lawrence Oh, 077 429800 or 019586043

For bookings and additional information about Kamalaya, please visit the website, www.kamalaya.com, or contact the General Manager:

Neil Taylor, 077 429800 or 098168356

Press visits - Kamalaya welcomes media visits. Be our guest for the day to experience Kamalaya. As Kamalaya offers an individualized approach, the day will be tailored to your personal needs.

Contact Address:
Kamalaya Koh Samui, 102/9 Moo 3, Laem Set Road, Na-Muang, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, 84140, Thailand

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