History of Khao Tham Center
Mae Chee Ahmon Founder of Khao Tham International Meditation Center.
Khao Tham has been providing monthly meditation retreats by experienced meditation teachers since 1988.
The purpose of the Khao Tham Center is only to spread the dhamma. There is no fee for teachings and meditation guidance. The physical running of the Center is supported entirely by your donations.
The Meditation Center practices and teaches the Theravada (or “Pali tradition”) Buddhism of Thailand, following the Thai Forest Tradition of Ajahn Chah and Ajahn Sumedho.
Wat Khao Tham history and relationship …
Assisted by Tookata Sookkasem since …
Steve and Rosemary raised it to new heights …
Anthony Markwell carried it forward for two years …
Affiliated with two other centers: Suan Mokkh on the mainland north of Surat Thani, the original monastery/meditation center founded by Buddhadasa Bhikkhu in 19.. …
and Dipabhavan on Koh Samui …
Current abbot overseeing all three centers is Ajahn Poh …
Current teacher at Khao Tham Center is Phra Dr Marut Damchaom, who lives at Suan Mokkh and travels to Khao Tham monthly for our retreat. The Khao Tham abbot Phra Chaiwat and our Manager Tookata also teach us.