The Vipassana Meditation Center in Battambang, Cambodia, is a serene retreat dedicated to the ancient practice of Vipassana, a meditation technique aimed at achieving mental clarity and self-awareness through deep reflection.
Nestled in a tranquil environment away from the city’s bustle, the center offers 10-day courses where participants can immerse themselves in silent meditation, focusing on mindfulness and inner peace.
Open to both beginners and experienced practitioners, this center provides a unique opportunity to explore meditation in a structured, supportive setting.
Getting There
As the temple grounds are closed during retreats it is required that you book in advance and do not attempt to visit the temple unless you have arranged to study meditation beforehand. Consequently you should contact the Vipassana Center if you wish to visit them and make arrangements to travel there after doing so.
Need to Know
- What is It?: A place to learn about and practice Buddhist meditation.
- When to Go: Only when retreats are being offered.
- Nearest Town: 8 km SW of Battambang, which can be reached by bus from Phnom Penh in 4-5 hours, from Siem Reap (bus: 3 hours or boat: 7-10 hours), or from the Poipet and the Thai border (2 hours).
- Opening hours: Typically only open to those studying Meditation who have arranged doing so a week in advance
- Entrance fees: Free