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8h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Cleaning
- Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
- Social Work
- Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
- Teaching Languages
- Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
- Additional Fee
- This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.
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Amount
- US$ 21
Per day
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Description
This amount is used to cover the expenses of the Volunteers themselves. We offer good three traditional meals, cooking classes, and fruits. The rest goes to help children.
What you get
3
- Days off per week
- Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
- Private Room
- You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
- Shared Dorm
- You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
- Breakfast
- You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
- Lunch
- You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
- Dinner
- You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
- Dedicated Workspace
- Specific space for you to work remotely
- Use our equipped kitchen
- Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
- Discounts on Drinks
- Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
- Discounts on Tours
- Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
- Discounts on Accommodation
- Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
- Free Tours
- We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
- Free Events
- Get free entrance for the best events in town.
- Language lessons
- Take free language classes at our place.
- Holistic Therapies
- You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
- Support
- Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability
Jan
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Mar
Apr
May
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- Stay at least
- 2 days
The Experience
Stay in our peaceful monastery and experience authentic Buddhist culture. Spend time with monks and learn about their daily life. We offer a flexible schedule with no strict program, so we can explore at your own pace. Enjoy three traditional meals a day, along with fresh fruits. Receive guidance in mediation, visit temples in Colombo, and take time for self-reflection and spiritual growth.
Learn moreRequirements
- Intermediate English
- Between 18 and 80 years old
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
- Academy Course How to become an outstanding Worldpacker
- Be from outside Sri Lanka
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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5 Reviews
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Hours & Tasks
Holistic Center
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 5 Meeting locals
- 5 Immersing in the local culture
- 4 Get in touch with nature
- 4 Developing social awareness
- 3 Creating true social impact
- 2 Meeting international travelers
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 4 3. Good health and well-being
- 3 1. No poverty
- 3 5. Gender equality
- 3 15. Life on land
Nico
Switzerland
It was truly amazing to spend time living with the monks. Their culture and way of life deeply impressed me, and I learned so much about meditation. The peace and tranquility I experienced there were indescribable. I can't wait to come back as soon as possible!
8 days ago
Robyn
United Kingdom
Such an amazing experience! Bhante Wassa and Bhante Subodhi are such great people, they really take care of you. You spend your days visiting temples and ceremonies with them as well as hiking to beautiful places and being taught about meditation, Buddhism and Sri Lanka. It's the best introduction to Sri Lankan culture, with great authentic food and meeting local people. Go at the start of your trip as they give you all of their great insight on where to go. I can't recommend it enough!
10 days ago
Stephen
United Kingdom
The perfect start to Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 We couldn't have been made to feel more welcome/cared for. Bhante Wassa and Bhante Subodhi's temples are wonderful. Both being incredible hosts. You'll feel fat and full every day learning about Sri lankan food. 🍛 Each day varies greatly so come with an open mind. It'll challenge your preception of Buddist monks and thier roles in communities. Great conversations were had, learning about Buddism, Sri Lanka and traditional stories. Sundays Dharma school is not to be missed. Thank you for all your kindness, time and generosity. Until we meet again 🙏👏
about 1 month ago
Bethan
United Kingdom
Wow, what an experience! Our first time using Worldpackers, exploring Sri Lanka, and backpacking—and it was incredible. In 4 nights, we learned so much about Sri Lankan culture, food, and Buddhism. Every day was unique, so come with an open mind. Bhante Wassa hosted us at his peaceful temple, taught us meditation, and helped plan our trip. Bhante Subhodi took us to temples, ceremonies, and even a bus trip with local kids—unforgettable! Stay 3–4 days, and don't miss Sunday school at Sammajeewa Ashram. We can't wait to return!
about 1 month ago
Karolin
Germany
This position is mainly about following Bante, the monk, around and see his daily life. You can participate in several ceremonies and practice meditation together with him or alone in the temple area. You stay in a private room at a house close by the temple, whose owner are very friendly, welcoming and helping! I really enjoyed my two day stay and am grateful for this amazing experience! ✨
2 months ago
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