The name "Dipabhāvan" means the Development of Light Hermitage. The "Light" is the light of Dhamma.
The Dhamma (Pali language) or Dharma (Sanskrit language), the teaching of the Buddha, is the refuge of the troubled mind, is the island in the ocean of human difficulties. Ajahn Poh, the former abbot of Suan Mokkh is the founder of Dipabhāvan. He and/or other monks from Suan Mokkh come to run the retreat every month since the beginning.
The teachings in Dipabhāvan is close to the teachings at the Suan Mokkh International Dharma Hermitage.
Dipabhāvan was established in 2005 for use by both Thai and foreigners. Since then many people from various countries have joined the retreat. They have found something different and more profound than they have ever known.
Dipabhāvan welcomes everyone who would like to fulfill their life by benefiting from Dhamma practice. The retreat is open for people from all walks of life, races, sexes, faiths and beliefs without prejudice or discrimination.
