Meditation
Buddhism was introduced into Thailand from Sri Lanka and 95% of the population currently identifies themselves as Buddhist. Meditation is a practice common to Buddhism in which an individual trains the mind with a variety of techniques designed to promote relaxation, build internal energy and develop traits such as compassion, love, patience, generosity, and forgiveness. Monasteries in Thailand offer "farang" (foreign) monks a chance to practice these techniques through multi-week programs that have the participants living the life of a traditional Buddhist monk.
Monk
- Assist at services of public worship and religious rites
- Observe religious education, spiritual guidance and moral support to members of a religious community
- Help administer programs providing food, clothing and shelter
Yoga Instructor/Assistant
- Help plan and carry out recreational, athletic, fitness and sports activities
- Assemble supplies and sports and game equipment
- Demonstrate and instruct athletic, fitness or sports activities and techniques
- Instruct groups and individuals in arts, crafts and similar activities and lead groups and individuals in recreational or leisure programs
- Learn how to attend to clients with special needs
- Help provide lifestyle awareness information
- Become familiar with how to conduct therapeutic recreational or athletic activities
- Monitor recreational, sports or fitness activities to ensure safety and provide emergency or first aid assistance when required
- Help enforce safety rules and regulations
- Assist with co-ordination of special events
- Schedule activities, keep logs, maintain records and prepare reports
- May train and supervise staff
- May maintain and repair sports equipment