© Phra Hans Piyathammo Ulrich Kämpfer

TAKING THE MEDICINE AND VOMITING:

Luangpor Yai, the holy woman who was the great teacher in Thamkrabok, has developed the rather disgusting, but very effective potion you will have to take at least 5 days early in the morning.  There are more than 100 ingredients in it.  Only two persons know the recipe: the abbot and the pharmacist.

You will drink 2.5 – 3.5 cc and then half a bowl of water.  Wait five minutes, then drink 3-4 bowls of water from the bucket.  The water is mixed with herbal tea.  Let it disperse inside your body for some time. Then put a finger into your throat and vomit.  Take 3-4 'rounds', until the bucket is empty.

The more water you drink the more easy you will vomit.  Try to avoid irritations in your throat due to stressful vomiting.  Vomit in the most relaxed way you can.  If you have difficulties, just think of getting rid of all the mental and emotional 'junk' you might have stored inside yourself for such a long time…

THE BLACK PILLS:

The herbal pills are another element of purification.  They also produce a relaxing effect and make sleeping easier.  However, we have observed that with Westerners they can produce the contrary.  Westerners are often tense, and when they relax, the held back energy starts to flow quite intensely.  So, observe yourself, and if you think that the pills prevent you from sleeping, talk with a monk.  Lack of sleep is also a common symptom of drug-withdrawal. 

Notice: During the detox no other kind of medicine is allowed.  It would disturb the procedure of detoxification.

THE HERBAL TEA AND THE STEAM BATH:

The tea you get before the steam bath has a purifying effect and can be taken all day long.  Sweetened with honey, it is even enjoyable.  Like the vomiting, the steam bath is a classical element of physical purification.   Four kinds of herbs are added to the steam; they are exceptionally good for the skin, the lungs and the eyes.

MEDITATION:

There is a meditation in the compound once a day in the late afternoon.  Foreigners are welcome.  Meditation and spirituality don't depend on any specific religion or belief-system.

CHANTING:

The chanting of the monks and nuns takes place every evening at 6.30 p.m.  You are cordially welcome.  A monk will lead you there.  Sit down, feel comfortable and relax body, mind and feelings.

WORKING:

Work is important here. It trains the focus, the will and the endurance.   It keeps your energy flowing and prevents boredom.   It makes you feel satisfied and helps you sleep well.

MEDICAL CARE:

In case of illness or accident, natural medicine is available in the monastery. 

A medical doctor visits Thamkrabok every two weeks.  There are hospitals in Saraburi,Lopburi and Phraputthabat.  To get to the nearest one takes five minutes by car. 

Notice: Thamkrabok is not a Malaria area.

SANITARY ADVICE:

In tropical countries irritations and infections spread rapidly.   Make the soap your close friend!

Disinfect the slightest scratch or open mosquito-bite!

FEES:

The treatment as well as the accommodation is free, only the food has to be paid.  As the monastery lives on alms, donations are welcome. They may be put in one of the donation-boxes or be given directly to the abbot.