Theravāda Buddhism · Thai Forest Tradition

Bodhisaddha
Forest Monastery

Official International Branch Monastery No. 16 of Wat Nong Pa Pong

Following the tradition of the late Venerable Ajahn Chah, under the spiritual guidance of Venerable Ajahn Anan, Abbot of Wat Marp Jan, Thailand.

🌿 295 Wilton Road, Wilton, NSW 2571, Australia

1 hour from Sydney 20 min from Wollongong
Upcoming Events

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See all events, including those at Bodhikusuma Centre, on the Bodhi events calendar.

Regular Programs

Daily & weekly practice

Daily
Dana Offering
10:30 am
Offer the morning meal to the resident monks. A traditional act of generosity open to all visitors during monastery hours.
Sunday – Thursday
Evening Chanting & Meditation
7:00 to 8:15 pm
Livestreamed Zoom session of chanting and meditation. Email bodhisaddha@gmail.com with your full name to receive access details.
Visiting

Come to the monastery

Address
295 Wilton Road
Wilton NSW 2571
Hours
Open Daily
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
From Sydney
Approximately
1 hour by car
From Wollongong
Approximately
20 minutes by car
Visitor Guidelines
Food Offerings Food offerings are made daily by 10:30 am, followed by a formal blessing from the monks. Visitors are welcome to join the chanting and share in the lunch that follows, with an open discussion with the monks from 11:45 am to 12:30 pm.
Public Transport There is also a complimentary bus service from Macarthur Station to Tea & Greens (Bingara Gorge), from where you can catch an Uber to the monastery — see the bus timetable here. For example, Bus 2 arrives at Macarthur Station by 8:55 am and reaches Tea & Greens by 9:37 am, from where an Uber to the monastery costs around $17 and takes about 7 minutes' drive, plus waiting time. Returning, Bus 2 departs Tea & Greens at 1:08 pm and arrives back at Macarthur Station by 1:40 pm. Another option is Douglas Park station, about 10 minutes' drive from the monastery — you can take an Uber from there or ask if someone from the monastery can offer a lift.
Support Us

Sustain this sanctuary

The monastery depends on the generosity of lay supporters to sustain the resident community and maintain the forest sanctuary. All contributions directly support the monks and the conditions for practice.

Ways to Give
From daily meal offerings to the Building Fund for Bodhisaddha Hall, including bank transfer and PayPal options. All acts of generosity — large or small — are welcomed with gratitude.
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Working Bees
Volunteer your time to help maintain the monastery grounds, gardens, paths, and sacred areas. Working bees are held periodically — check the Bodhi events calendar for dates.
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Contact

Get in touch

Email
wat@bodhisaddha.org
Zoom / Livestream
bodhisaddha@gmail.com
Facebook
facebook.com/bodhisaddha
YouTube
youtube.com/bodhisaddha
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