Buddhist temples, spiritual villages & mindful living practices
Starting From
₹55k
Duration
10 Days
Physical Level
EasyMeditation Level
BeginnerGroup Size
6-10 people
Accommodation
Monastery guesthouses and village homestays
Vietnamese Buddhism blends Mahayana and Theravada traditions. The Mekong Delta's peaceful monasteries offer glimpses of contemplative Buddhist practice in daily village life.
Schedule
2:00 PM arrival, 4:00 PM village orientation, 6:00 PM family dinner
Spiritual Practice
Settling into village life
Schedule
6:00 AM boat journey, 8:00 AM floating temple visit, 12:00 PM lunch, 2:00 PM meditation, 6:00 PM village walk
Spiritual Practice
Temple visits and river meditation
Schedule
5:00 AM monastery arrival, 6:00 AM chanting, 8:00 AM meditation, 1:00 PM lunch, 3:00 PM teachings, 6:00 PM evening practice
Spiritual Practice
Monastic daily routine
Schedule
6:00 AM walking meditation, 8:00 AM breakfast, 10:00 AM mindfulness teaching, 1:00 PM lunch, 3:00 PM practice, 6:00 PM ceremony
Spiritual Practice
Mindfulness in daily activities
Schedule
7:00 AM village activities, 10:00 AM community service, 12:00 PM lunch, 2:00 PM family time, 4:00 PM meditation, 6:00 PM dinner
Spiritual Practice
Service and community
Schedule
6:00 AM boat journey, 7:00 AM temple visit, 10:00 AM second temple, 1:00 PM lunch, 3:00 PM meditation, 6:00 PM reflection
Spiritual Practice
Temple pilgrimage
Schedule
6:00 AM monastery practice, 8:00 AM breakfast, 10:00 AM Lotus Sutra teachings, 1:00 PM free time, 3:00 PM meditation, 6:00 PM ceremony
Spiritual Practice
Buddhist text study
Schedule
5:30 AM meditation, 8:00 AM breakfast, 10:00-2:00 PM personal practice, 3:00 PM village exploration, 6:00 PM gathering
Spiritual Practice
Self-directed practice
Schedule
6:00 AM meditation, 8:00 AM breakfast, 10:00 AM teachings on bringing practice home, 1:00 PM lunch, 3:00 PM reflection, 6:00 PM closing dinner
Spiritual Practice
Integration of teachings
Schedule
6:00 AM final meditation, 8:00 AM breakfast, 10:00 AM departure blessings, 12:00 PM departure
Spiritual Practice
Carrying practice forward
Mindfulness of breathing
Walking meditation
Loving-kindness practice
Lotus sutra study
Floating Temples
Monastic Life
Mindfulness
Village Living
Monastery guesthouses and village homestays
Vegetarian Vietnamese cuisine, river fish dishes, fresh vegetables, herbal teas
Learn basic facts about Vietnamese Buddhism and Mekong Delta life. Be ready for slow pace and simple accommodations.
"Magical slow-travel experience. The Mekong Delta's peaceful monasteries and river temples created profound spiritual connection."
Jennifer Wong
"Authentic Vietnamese Buddhism experience. Homestay with local family was touching and the monks incredibly welcoming."
Anh Pham
"Beautiful journey through sacred Vietnam. Floating temples and village meditation practice offered unique perspective on Buddhism."
Patrick Dubois
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