Venerable Bhante Maitree

The retreat is honored to feature Venerable Bhante Maitree, a cherished Theravada monk who calls Koh Phangan home. With more than 38 years of experience sharing the Dharma across Thailand, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and India, Bhante Maitree is a renowned scholar of Theravada Buddhism and an accomplished teacher of traditional Vipassanā meditation. His presence offers a unique and authentic connection to profound wisdom, presenting a potentially once-in-a-lifetime chance to learn the timeless teachings that guide towards true healing, happiness, and ultimate liberation.