16 Day Vipassana Retreat with Former Buddhist Monk in Thailand
16 Day Vipassana Retreat with Former Buddhist Monk in Thailand
Surat Thani, Thailand
Up to 50 in group
Dec 1 - 16, 2026
Retreat Highlights
- **🌿 Key Highlights of the Event — Indriya Retreat**
- *(Основные моменты события — ретритный центр Индрия)*
- 1. **Guided Vipassana Practice** — learn mindfulness under the guidance of experienced teachers.
- *(Практика Випассаны с наставниками — обучение осознанности под руководством опытны�
- учителей.)*
- 2. **Peaceful Island Setting** — meditate surrounded by jungle and ocean sounds.
- *(Спокойствие острова — медитации в окружении джунглей и звуков океана.)*
- 3. **Comfort & Simplicity** — eco-huts, healthy vegetarian food, and gentle daily rhythm.
- *(Комфорт и простота — эко-бунгало, здоровая вегетарианская еда и мягкий ежедневный ритм.)*
- 4. **Community Energy** — connect with people who share your values and intentions.
- *(Энергия сообщества — общение с людьми, близкими по ду�
- у и намерениям.)*
- 5. **Inner Clarity & Renewal** — leave with a calm mind and an open heart.
- *(Внутренняя ясность и обновление — возвращение с ясным умом и открытым сердцем.)*
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Anthony, originally from Australia, came to Thailand in 1991 and lived on the islands for a time, working as a land agent. Four years after moving to Thailand, he became interested in Buddhism and met a master at the forest monastery of Wat Don Phut, marking the beginning of his spiritual journey. Inspired by Buddhism, Anthony became a monk and dedicated himself to the practice and study of the Dhamma.
About a year after the master's death, Anthony traveled to Burma, where he spent five rainy seasons. He then returned to Thailand. He spent 11 years as a monk at various temples in Burma and Thailand, returning home to Melbourne in 2006. Anthony earned a bachelor's degree in gemology—the study of precious stones—from a local university.
He worked for a time in a gemstone trading company and lived a simple life. A few years ago, Anthony quit his job, sold his property, and returned to Thailand to devote himself full-time to meditation.
For several years, Anthony was a resident teacher at Wat Kou Tahm Monastery on Koh Phangan, Thailand. Students who attended his retreats speak of them with great enthusiasm. They appreciate Anthony's keen understanding of Buddhist teachings, including his enthusiasm, interest, and clarity. Anthony is well versed in the Pali Canon, which preserves the Buddha's teachings. He devotes considerable attention to explaining Satipatthana, or the four foundations of mindfulness.
Details of this retreat
Step away from the noise of daily life and enter a space of silence, clarity, and deep inner transformation at the Vipassana Retreat with Anthony Markwell, held at Indriya Retreat on the peaceful island of Koh Phangan, Thailand.
This immersive 16-day retreat is designed for those seeking a genuine experience of mindfulness, inner stillness, and emotional healing through intensive meditation practice. Surrounded by tropical nature, fruit trees, and the calming atmosphere of the island, participants are invited to disconnect from the constant flow of information, slow down, and reconnect with themselves in silence.
Throughout the retreat, participants practice Satipatthana Vipassana — the Four Foundations of Mindfulness — through alternating sessions of sitting meditation, walking meditation, meditative yoga, Dharma talks, and guided instructions. The program is secular and free from religious rituals, focusing entirely on training awareness, concentration, and emotional balance. The retreat follows a structured daily schedule that supports deep practice, clarity of mind, and the cultivation of presence.
Anthony Markwell is a highly respected meditation teacher from Australia with more than three decades of experience in Buddhist practice and Vipassana meditation. After arriving in Thailand in the early 1990s, Anthony ordained as a Buddhist monk and spent over 10 years in monastic life practicing and teaching meditation in Thailand and Myanmar. He later became a resident teacher at Wat Kow Tahm monastery, where he guided thousands of students through silent retreats. Today, he is the founder and resident teacher of Indriya Retreat, sharing the teachings of mindfulness with warmth, clarity, and deep understanding of the Pali Canon and Buddhist psychology.
This immersive 16-day retreat is designed for those seeking a genuine experience of mindfulness, inner stillness, and emotional healing through intensive meditation practice. Surrounded by tropical nature, fruit trees, and the calming atmosphere of the island, participants are invited to disconnect from the constant flow of information, slow down, and reconnect with themselves in silence.
Throughout the retreat, participants practice Satipatthana Vipassana — the Four Foundations of Mindfulness — through alternating sessions of sitting meditation, walking meditation, meditative yoga, Dharma talks, and guided instructions. The program is secular and free from religious rituals, focusing entirely on training awareness, concentration, and emotional balance. The retreat follows a structured daily schedule that supports deep practice, clarity of mind, and the cultivation of presence.
Anthony Markwell is a highly respected meditation teacher from Australia with more than three decades of experience in Buddhist practice and Vipassana meditation. After arriving in Thailand in the early 1990s, Anthony ordained as a Buddhist monk and spent over 10 years in monastic life practicing and teaching meditation in Thailand and Myanmar. He later became a resident teacher at Wat Kow Tahm monastery, where he guided thousands of students through silent retreats. Today, he is the founder and resident teacher of Indriya Retreat, sharing the teachings of mindfulness with warmth, clarity, and deep understanding of the Pali Canon and Buddhist psychology.
Schedule
**🕰 Daily Schedule — Indriya Retreat**
*(Примерное расписание на день — ретритный центр Индрия)*
* **05:30** — Утренний звонок, пробуждение в тишине
* **06:00** — Утренняя медитация (сидячая и ходячая практика)
* **07:30** — Легкая йога и дыхательные упражнения для пробуждения тела
* **08:00** — Завтрак: свежие фрукты, каши, травяные чаи
* **09:30** — Медитация сидя и наставления по практике
* **11:00** — Медитация при ходьбе в саду или на площадке среди джунглей
* **12:00** — Обед: тайская вегетарианская кухня, свежие овощи и супы
* **13:00** — Время отдыха, личной практики или консультаций с учителем
* **15:00** — Медитация сидя и лекция по Дхамме / беседа об осознанности
* **17:00** — Медитация при ходьбе и вечерняя сессия внимательности
* **18:00** — Ужин: лёгкое питание, супы и травяные напитки
* **19:00** — Вечерняя медитация и совместная рефлексия
* **20:30** — Завершение дня, благословение тишины, отдых
*(Каждый день наполнен мягким ритмом практики, где есть место для тишины, осознанности и заботы о теле.)*
*(Примерное расписание на день — ретритный центр Индрия)*
* **05:30** — Утренний звонок, пробуждение в тишине
* **06:00** — Утренняя медитация (сидячая и ходячая практика)
* **07:30** — Легкая йога и дыхательные упражнения для пробуждения тела
* **08:00** — Завтрак: свежие фрукты, каши, травяные чаи
* **09:30** — Медитация сидя и наставления по практике
* **11:00** — Медитация при ходьбе в саду или на площадке среди джунглей
* **12:00** — Обед: тайская вегетарианская кухня, свежие овощи и супы
* **13:00** — Время отдыха, личной практики или консультаций с учителем
* **15:00** — Медитация сидя и лекция по Дхамме / беседа об осознанности
* **17:00** — Медитация при ходьбе и вечерняя сессия внимательности
* **18:00** — Ужин: лёгкое питание, супы и травяные напитки
* **19:00** — Вечерняя медитация и совместная рефлексия
* **20:30** — Завершение дня, благословение тишины, отдых
*(Каждый день наполнен мягким ритмом практики, где есть место для тишины, осознанности и заботы о теле.)*
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Indriya, Surat Thani, Thailand
Directions
Koh phangan
Accommodation
Comfortable Huts. The huts are wooden. Inside, there are two fully equipped sleeping places (with mattresses, quality bed linen, blankets, pillows, and towels).
Program Price
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
INDRIYA RETREAT CENTER on Koh Phangan is A SPACE TO FILL YOU, OPEN YOU UP, AND INSPIRE
Indriya Retreat is an international retreat center. It is located on Koh Phangan (Thailand), near a small stream and surrounded by fruit trees and tropical plants. Guests of the center find themselves in an atmosphere of seclusion and tranquility, which facilitates the practice of Vipassana meditation.
Indriya Retreat is an international retreat center. It is located on Koh Phangan (Thailand), near a small stream and surrounded by fruit trees and tropical plants. Guests of the center find themselves in an atmosphere of seclusion and tranquility, which facilitates the practice of Vipassana meditation.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
What's Included
- **🌿 What’s Included — Indriya Retreat**
- *(Что в�
- одит в комплект — ретритный центр Индрия)*
- * 7 days of Vipassana meditation program with guided instructions
- *(7 дней программы Випассаны с пошаговыми наставлениями)*
- * Daily schedule of sitting and walking meditation sessions
- *(Ежедневные сессии сидячей и �
- одячей медитации)*
- * Morning yoga and gentle stretching to support the body
- *(Утренняя йога и мягкие растяжки для поддержки тела)*
- * Dhamma talks and Q&A sessions with teachers
- *(Лекции по Д�
- амме и сессии вопросов-ответов с учителями)*
- * Personal interviews for individual practice guidance
- *(Индивидуальные интервью для личны�
- рекомендаций по практике)*
- * Comfortable accommodation in eco-huts surrounded by jungle
- *(Проживание в комфортны�
- эко-бунгало в окружении джунглей)*
- * 3 healthy vegetarian meals per day (Thai and international cuisine)
- *(3 вегетариански�
- приёма пищи в день — тайская и международная ку�
- ня)*
- * Fresh fruits, herbal teas, and drinking water available all day
- *(Свежие фрукты, травяные чаи и питьевая вода в течение дня)*
- * Access to meditation hall, yoga space, and Dhamma library
- *(Доступ к залу медитации, йога-пространству и библиотеке Д�
- аммы)*
- * Use of center facilities: laundry area, chill zone, garden paths
- *(Пользование инфраструктурой центра: прачечная зона, лаунж, садовые тропы)*
- * Community sharing circle at the end of retreat
- *(Заключительный круг общения и интеграции опыта)*
- * Transfer assistance and travel guidance to Koh Phangan
- *(Помощь с логистикой и маршрутом до Ко Пангана)*
What's Not Included
- **🚫 What’s Not Included — Indriya Retreat**
- *(Что не в�
- одит в стоимость — ретритный центр Индрия)*
- * International and domestic flights to Thailand
- *(Международные и внутренние авиаперелёты до Таиланда)*
- * Ferry or transfer from Koh Samui / Surat Thani to Koh Phangan
- *(Паром или трансфер с Самуи / Суратт�
- ани до Ко Пангана)*
- * Visa fees and travel insurance
- *(Визовые сборы и стра�
- овка для путешествия)*
- * Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, local cafes, etc.)
- *(Личные рас�
- оды — сувениры, стирка, кафе и прочее)*
- * Private accommodation upgrades (if requested)
- *(Доплата за проживание в отдельном домике по запросу)*
- * Massage, spa treatments, and private yoga sessions
- *(Массаж, спа-процедуры и индивидуальные занятия йогой)*
- * Extended stay before or after the retreat
- *(Проживание до или после официальны�
- дат ретрита)*
- * Additional excursions or tours around the island
- *(Дополнительные экскурсии и туры по острову)*
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