Budhist Monastery is situated about 18 km west of Singaraja on the highway to Seririt. Wear long pants or a sarong as you must be respectfully dressed. Entering the vihara, sign the guestbook and give a donation. This storybook monastery, also known as Brahma Vihara Asrama, has a gleaming orange tile roof, Sukothai-style gold leaf Buddha images, 'raksasa' door guardians, brightly painted stupa with Buddha eyes, and exuberant woodcarvings-a dazzling mix of Balinese Hindu and Buddhist components. Opened in 1970, it's the only Buddhist monastery on Bali. Tibet's Dalai Lama paid a visit in 1982, and Bali's Chinese make regular pilgrimages to this peaceful hillside ashram. Severely damaged in the July 1976 earthquake, it has since been completely restored. The Theravadic vipashana breathing technique is practiced here, the aim to produce clear comprehension and mindfulness. The resident bhikku (Buddhist teacher) will guide you to equanimity. The bhikku is only here May-June, Aug-Sept, and Dec-January.
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