ABOUT KIMC
A Place of Stillness,
Guidance & Inner Peace
Discover the heart of Krabi International Meditation Center — a peaceful community guided by Buddhist values, dedicated to mindfulness, meditation and meaningful human connection.
We invite you to join us in meditation practice and be a part of completing the Krabi International Meditation Center together.
KIMC's Story
The Krabi International Meditation Center was established in May 2025 with the intention of creating a meditation center for people from around the world, both Thai and foreign, who wish to learn traditional meditation techniques from Thai monks. Our organization is a non-profit charity, built on donations and the cooperation of all practitioners. We are committed to creating a truly immersive place for learning and practicing meditation. Although the center is still under construction and not yet complete, we are committed to offering meditation courses to both Thais and foreigners, helping everyone discover true inner happiness through the practice of Dhammakaya meditation, which is well-known and popular worldwide. Experienced and knowledgeable monks, who are inheritors of this tradition, will teach and guide all participants in a warm and friendly atmosphere, amidst the beautiful nature of Krabi's sea and mountains. May this place be your second home, a true place to rest your body and mind. May this be the starting point of your inner journey and the discovery of true happiness.
OUR PURPOSE
Where Inner Peace Becomes
a Way of Life
At Krabi International Meditation Center, we believe that true and lasting happiness begins within.
Our purpose is to make meditation accessible to everyone — regardless of nationality, background, age, or previous experience — and to provide a peaceful environment where people can learn mindfulness, experience inner stillness, and discover a deeper sense of happiness within themselves.
Through regular meditation programs, Buddhist activities, community gatherings, and traditional ceremonies, KIMC creates opportunities for both Thai and international participants to practice continuously and bring mindfulness naturally into everyday life.
Learn Meditation
Simple and accessible guidance to begin meditation with confidence.
Discover Inner Happiness
Experience greater calm, awareness, and peace from within.
Practice Together
Regular programs create opportunities to learn and grow together.
DAILY RHYTHM AT KIMC
A Day of Mindful Living
Life at KIMC follows a gentle rhythm of chanting, meditation, mindful movement, simple meals, and quiet reflection. Each part of the day becomes an opportunity to cultivate awareness and bring mindfulness beyond the meditation cushion into everyday life.
06:00 AM
Morning Chanting
The day begins with traditional Buddhist morning chanting in a peaceful and contemplative atmosphere. This practice helps settle the mind, cultivate gratitude, and establish a calm and mindful intention for the day ahead.
06:30 AM
Morning Alms Round
The monks begin their morning alms round, continuing a Buddhist tradition that has been practiced for centuries. This meaningful practice reflects simplicity, humility, generosity, and the connection between the monastic community and laypeople.
07:00 AM I 11.00 AM
Mindful Breakfast & Lunch
A simple breakfast and Lunch are enjoyed in a calm and mindful atmosphere. Participants are encouraged to slow down, appreciate the food before them, and experience eating as another opportunity to practice awareness and gratitude.
09:30–10:30 AM I 13.30 PM-15.30 PM
Time For Meditation Practice
A dedicated period for cultivating concentration and inner awareness. Through sustained practice, participants develop concentration, patience, self-awareness, and a clearer understanding of thoughts and emotions as they arise.
07:00–08:30 PM
Evening Chanting & Meditation
The day concludes with traditional Buddhist chanting followed by meditation. This peaceful evening practice offers an opportunity to reflect on the day, release mental tension, cultivate loving-kindness, and return to inner stillness before rest.
A DAY AT KIMC
Experience a Day of Mindful Living
From the quiet of morning chanting to meditation, mindful meals, and peaceful evening practice, each day at KIMC unfolds with simplicity, awareness, and inner stillness.
A glimpse into daily life at Krabi International Meditation Center
Chanting • Meditation • Mindful Living • Community
Mindfulness Beyond the Meditation Cushion
Mindfulness at KIMC is not limited to formal meditation sessions. It becomes part of how we walk, eat, rest, communicate, and live — transforming ordinary moments into opportunities for greater awareness, simplicity, and inner peace.
OUR MEDITATION PROGRAMS
A Practice for Every Journey
From a gentle introduction to mindfulness to a deeper multi-day retreat, KIMC offers meditation experiences for international participants at different stages of their journey. Each program provides a supportive space to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and gradually deepen your meditation practice.
SHORT SESSION
Hour of Mindfulness
A gentle introduction to meditation for beginners, travelers, and anyone seeking a meaningful pause from daily life. This short session helps participants slow down, reconnect with the present moment, and experience greater calm and clarity.
SPECIAL EVENING
Full Moon Meditation
A peaceful evening experience combining Buddhist chanting, guided meditation, loving-kindness, candlelight, and quiet reflection beneath the full moon. A meaningful gathering for those seeking stillness, connection, and a memorable spiritual experience in Krabi.
ONE DAY
1-Day Retreat
Step away from everyday routines and spend a full day dedicated to meditation, mindfulness, and inner reflection. An ideal experience for those who want to explore retreat practice without committing to a longer stay.
DEEPER PRACTICE
3-Day Retreat
Three days of structured meditation and mindful living provide space to slow down more deeply, strengthen concentration, and develop greater awareness of thoughts, emotions, and everyday habits.
IMMERSIVE RETREAT
7-Day Retreat
A deeper journey into meditation and inner transformation. Sustained practice over seven days supports greater stillness, self-awareness, discipline, and a more meaningful understanding of the mind.
Practice, Generosity & Community
Meditation is at the heart of KIMC, yet spiritual practice extends beyond the meditation cushion. Throughout the year, the center brings together monks, local residents, visitors, and practitioners through Buddhist traditions, merit-making activities, meditation training, and meaningful community gatherings.
GENEROSITY & MERIT-MAKING
Buddhist Robe Offering
Robe offering and merit-making ceremonies provide an opportunity to practice generosity and support the monastic community. These gatherings bring people together in a spirit of gratitude, faith, and shared goodness while helping preserve meaningful Buddhist traditions for future generations.
Giving becomes more than an offering — it becomes a practice of letting go, gratitude, and compassion.
DEVOTION & GRATITUDE
Global Collective Meditation
Global Collective Meditation & Gratitude Ceremony to the Buddhas, every first Sunday of the month, a free community event in Krabi dedicated to world peace. Led by experienced Buddhist monks, this gathering features guided mindfulness, a synchronized global live broadcast, and a communal lunch. It is open to everyone, from beginners to advanced practitioners, seeking inner calm and global connection.
Meaningful practice can be expressed not only through meditation, but also through sincere acts of giving and gratitude.
MINDFULNESS FOR EVERYONE
Meditation for the Community
KIMC regularly provides meditation training for members of the local community. These sessions introduce mindfulness in a simple, practical, and accessible way, helping people of different ages develop greater calm, awareness, and emotional balance in everyday life.
By making meditation approachable, KIMC hopes to help mindfulness become part of family life, education, work, and the wider community.
BUDDHIST HOLY DAYS
Buppapetapli Ceremony
Merit Dedication for Departed Loved Ones
Buppapetpali is a meaningful Buddhist ceremony dedicated to remembering departed relatives, ancestors, and loved ones. Through meditation, chanting, offerings, and acts of merit, participants express gratitude and lovingly dedicate the merit they have cultivated to those who have passed away.
The ceremony reminds us of gratitude, compassion, and the enduring connection between generations, while offering families a peaceful way to remember those who remain close to their hearts.
Kathina Robe Offering Ceremony
The annual Kathina ceremony is one of the most significant Buddhist gatherings at KIMC. Following the traditional rains retreat, the community comes together to offer Kathina robes and other necessities to the Sangha.
OUR VISION
World Peace Through Inner Peace
Our aim is to create a place where meditation can be learned, practiced, and shared — helping more people experience inner happiness and carry greater awareness, kindness, and peace into everyday life.
Every meditation session, retreat, ceremony, and community activity at KIMC is guided by a simple belief: when people discover greater peace within themselves, that peace can naturally extend to their families, communities, and the world around them.
MEDITATION • MINDFULNESS • COMPASSION • COMMUNITY
BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY
Your Journey Can Begin Here
Whether you are completely new to meditation or looking for a deeper practice, you are warmly invited to experience KIMC and discover a quieter, more mindful way of living.
Krabi, Thailand • Open to Thai and international participants
Meditation Technique
A Focus on Ease
We teach Thai Theravada meditation in the Dhammakaya tradition, that The Dhammakaya meditation method was revived in Thailand almost 100 years ago by Luang Pu Sodh Candasaro. It is one of the most popular meditation techniques practiced by Buddhists and non-Buddhists around the world. The method is simple, easy, and effective. The practice emphasizes balancing comfort and mindfulness -when the body is at ease and the mind is calm, it naturally returns to its inner home. From there, a deep sense of contentment arises, touching us at the core.
Welcoming for Beginners
One of the most beautiful aspects of this meditation practice is that growth arises naturally -not through force or struggle, but through deep relaxation and gentle letting go. Even if you have never meditated before, simply learning to relax the body and calm the mind can bring a sense of peace, clarity, and comfort from the very first session. Our approach is simple, accessible, and designed to help anyone feel comfortable and supported on their journey inward.
Deepening Your Practice
For experienced meditators, this practice offers an opportunity to deepen your inner experience by refining the balance between ease and effort. You will be encouraged to cultivate gentleness, softness, stillness and mindfulness simotaniously. You are welcome to continue using the meditation methods that resonate with you, while subtle adjustments in approach can often lead to profound transformation. Throughout the retreat, our teaching monks are available to offer personal guidance, answer questions, and support you through out the retreate.
MEET OUR GUIDES & TEAM
The People Behind Your Journey
Meet the monks, meditation instructors and dedicated team who create a welcoming space for mindfulness, inner peace and meaningful practice.
OUR MEDITATION GUIDE
Monk Itsret
Meditation Instructor
Venerable Monk Itsret, Ordained 2007, guides meditation with a calm and compassionate approach, helping practitioners cultivate mindfulness, inner stillness and a deeper understanding of themselves. His guidance is rooted in the timeless Buddhist tradition while remaining accessible to people from all backgrounds and levels of meditation experience.
Meditation
Mindfulness
Buddhist Teachings
OUR MEDITATION GUIDE
Monk Navee
Meditation Instructor
Venerable Monk Navee, Ordained 2019, supports practitioners with gentle guidance and a grounded presence, encouraging mindfulness, clarity and inner peace. His teaching approach helps both new and experienced meditators feel comfortable, supported and inspired in their practice.
Meditation
Mindfulness
Buddhist Teachings
TEACHING JOURNEY
Experience Beyond the Meditation Hall
From meditation centers and retreats to community gatherings and international programs, our instructors have shared the practice of mindfulness with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
FEATURED EXPERIENCE
Mindfulness & Meditation Program
⌖ Dhammakaya Temple, Pathum Thani, Thailand
Bali Meditation Center
Meditation Experience
⌖ Bali, Indonesia
Radiantly Alive
Meditation Experience
⌖ Bali, Indonesia
OUR TEAM
Here to Make You Feel at Home
From your first message to the moment you arrive, our team is here to make your experience at KIMC warm, comfortable and meaningful.
Pajongporn (Jum)
Guest Relations
Autthawut (Dome)
Guest Relations
