Meditation Center Wat Maheyong
Come here to practise, not to sightsee. This is a functioning meditation centre attached to Wat Maheyong, and the people who rate it highest are the ones who came to sit, give alms or talk to a monk rather than photograph a stupa. Reviewers keep using the same phrase in different words: you get cut off from the busy world. That's the point of it.
The grounds are big and quiet, which matters more than you'd think when you're trying to settle. It sits among Ayutthaya's ruins but isn't one, so don't turn up expecting crumbling brickwork and a heritage plaque. If you want ancient stone, the rest of Ayutthaya has plenty. What you get here is space, calm and a living monastic routine you can quietly step into. Beginners are fine. So are people who've sat a hundred hours.
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Reviews from Google
Nice place for my wife to give alms and talk to a Monk. In the middle of the ruins but is not an old temple.
Spacious temple. Has parking space. Good for mediation.
one of the biggest meditation place in Bangkok.
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Meditation Center Wat Maheyong: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Meditation Center Wat Maheyong worth visiting?
Meditation Center Wat Maheyong holds a 4.8★ rating from 236 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated temples & culture in Ayutthaya.
When is the best time to visit Meditation Center Wat Maheyong?
The best months to visit Ayutthaya are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in November – February — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: August – October (flooding risk).
Where is Meditation Center Wat Maheyong located?
Meditation Center Wat Maheyong is at เลขที่ ๙๕ หมู่ที่ 2 Tambon Han Tra, Amphoe Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Chang Wat Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 13000, Thailand, in Ayutthaya. Getting around Ayutthaya: Bicycle rental (best way to see ruins); Tuk-tuks (negotiate half-day rate).
Location Info
เลขที่ ๙๕ หมู่ที่ 2 Tambon Han Tra, Amphoe Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Chang Wat Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 13000, Thailand035 242 892m.facebook.com/vippasanavitchalai/Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: August – October (flooding risk)
Rainy season
June – October
Avg. temperature
22°C – 38°C(72°F – 100°F)
Crowds
Peak: November – February
Getting there
Train from Bangkok Hua Lamphong (~1.5 hrs, very cheap). Minivan from Bangkok's Mo Chit (~1.5 hrs). A day trip by car from Bangkok is easy.
Getting around
- •Bicycle rental (best way to see ruins)
- •Tuk-tuks (negotiate half-day rate)
- •Motorbike rental
- •Boat tours on the river
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Dress Modestly
Cover shoulders and knees at all temples. Carry a light scarf or sarong — some temples lend wraps, but not all. Shoes come off before entering any building with a Buddha image.
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Never point your feet at a Buddha image or a monk — it's considered deeply disrespectful. When sitting inside a temple, tuck your feet behind you or to the side.
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Exterior photos are almost always fine, but some interior halls prohibit photography. Look for signs, and never pose irreverently with Buddha images — it's a legal offense in Thailand.
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Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: August – October (flooding risk)
Rainy season
June – October
Avg. temperature
22°C – 38°C(72°F – 100°F)
Crowds
Peak: November – February
Getting there
Train from Bangkok Hua Lamphong (~1.5 hrs, very cheap). Minivan from Bangkok's Mo Chit (~1.5 hrs). A day trip by car from Bangkok is easy.
Getting around
- •Bicycle rental (best way to see ruins)
- •Tuk-tuks (negotiate half-day rate)
- •Motorbike rental
- •Boat tours on the river