About the Monastery
Samanadipa Forest Buddhist Monastery is a religious organization and non-profit originally established in Slovenia by Ajahn Hiriko (now Primož Korelc). Today, it serves as a sanctuary for monastics following the Hillside Hermitage interpretation of early Buddhism and the Vinaya. The organization is under the guidance of Ajahn Nyanamoli Thero and currently includes hermitages in Slovenia and Poland that share this vision and training standard.
Samanadīpa Hermitage (Slovenia)
The hermitage consists of three separate properties located around the small village of Goljek. It includes a main house which serves as a central meeting place for the community, an open sala where – during warmer seasons – most public activities take place, a guesthouse (called Nirodha), and a more secluded area with several monastic dwellings (called Viveka).
The primary purpose of Samanadīpa Hermitage is to offer a secluded environment for monks, but visitors are also welcome and monks are available for conversation.
Hillside Hermitage (Slovenia)
The Hermitage is located in the Kočevje region – 85 km south of Goljek village. Hillside Hermitage is reserved for the monastic community only. The hermitage was founded by Nyanamoli Thero.
Vihara Pod Lasem (Poland)
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The property is in Subcarpathian Voivodeship in the southeastern corner of Poland. The hermitage was founded by Kondañño Thero.
