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United Kingdom
This was an incredible experience that exposed me to the brilliant locals and gave full-on exposure to meditation and Buddhist practices. The guidance and care I received was perfect and it was truly incredible to receive direct guidance regarding meditative practices. Tasks involved cleaning the temple or teaching English and was very flexible to accommodate to the guest. A short, but life enhancing experience.
3 months ago
Slovakia
This was my first Worldpackers experience. Everyone was really welcoming and the Homestay was nice. Ankit and Na took care of me and prepared yummy meals. The meditation was great too, learned a lot from Guru Ji. It's more self-guided, but it was the beauty of it. This way you can learn a lot about yourself. :) volunteering part is not really intense, I did some cleaning and helped around the temple. If you want to learn about mindfulness it's a great place to start. There is always place for smaller improvements, but overall I'm happy with this experience. Thank you guys!
7 months ago
United States
I had a wonderful time staying at the project and meditating. Thank you Ankit for creative this amazing experience for me. 😊
7 months ago
next time come to stay more, and then we can explore more ☺️
Hungary
I LOOVED my experience at Greentravellers. Ankit and Na treated me like family from the moment I arrived. My main task was meditation, which I practised at the temple everyday. I will be forever thankful for the methods I learned from Guru Ji! Aside from that, I did some cleaning at the temple, and had a bunch of time to explore Buon Ma Thuot. It was an amazing place with amazing people, could not recommend more!
8 months ago
United Kingdom
My first experience in Vietnam and I couldn't have asked for a better week. Ankit and Na along with her mother were the most amazing people, and treated me so well. I felt so welcome and the whole experience of learning about Vietnamese culture and meditation was such an interesting experience. They have the loveliest home and went above and beyond during my stay there. The volunteering was not too intense, giving me plenty of time to learn and immerse myself in the culture of Buon ma Thuot. I can't wait to return and see them all again, I couldn't recommend this experience more!
8 months ago
United Kingdom
If you are debating on signing up to this experience, the answer is yes. Yes you should.
I had the most amazing time with the hosts at their home stay, as well as at the temple.
This volunteering opportunity was multifaceted and beneficial to personal development on many levels.
I am very grateful to have been given the opportunity to join, and I hope one day I can return!
8 months ago
United Kingdom
I enjoyed my time at Buon Ma Thuot with Ankit and the guru at the temple. The dorm accommodation is comfortable, food offered is tasty and the guesthouse is a relaxing place to be. The temple (8km away from the accommodation) is a beautiful space, but the time there is long and lacking structure. It is aimed at beginners with basic tuition, but many beginner meditators cannot practice all day; you need to build to it. My time there was mostly self guided which I think many would struggle with. I had a good time but only because of my previous meditation and retreat experience to shape my day.
8 months ago
United States
I stayed at the project for two weeks, though i would recommend you stay for one. the volunteering itself is minimal but you are expected to be at the temple from 8-4, mostly meditating. that aspect of the experience for me was not always positive but the monk and temple community are very lovely.
The home stay itself is beautiful and i was treated as family. Na and Ankit are creating something special for travellers and the food was delicious.
This is a new program and I am grateful to have been part of it. they are receptive to feedback and i think it will only get better from here.
8 months ago
United Kingdom
Spent 8am-4pm everyday in the monastery with our only given task to be to meditate. I found this experience frustrating as it is not what I expected and it was a lot more hours in the monastery so you can't explore the project until you leave. Ankit and Na and Na's Mother were lovely hosts they kindly provide 3 meals a day and a beautiful Homestay. I would've like to work / help the centre I felt out of place and unhelpful. Guru Ji was also away during 4 days of my stay. I recommend if you're interested in spending a week doing Vipasana - other reviews are from previous volunteer program
8 months ago
Italy
I had an amazing week with this incredible host in Buon Ma Thuot! Their hospitality was extraordinary, and I deeply connected with their genuine values. We spent a day helping flood-affected communities, delivering 1,000 kg of rice, and the remaining days we dedicated to a course for local tour guides. This passionate team works to promote their beautiful, lesser-known region ethically, supporting Eco-Tourism and preserving nature.
Truly honored to contribute and be part of their mission!
11 months ago
