Some monasteries and retreats offer free food and board, although donations are always welcome of course! I have heard many westerners pay US$4-6 per day.<p>

<strong>VIPASSANA MEDITATION</strong><br>
<strong>Northern Insight Meditation Center</strong>: Wat Rampoeng (Tapotaram), Tambol Suthep, Ampur Muang 
Chiang Mai. Phone: +66- (0) 53 278 620. Fax: +66-53-810 197. Email: watrampoeng@hotmail.com. Website: <a href="http://www.palikanon.com/vipassana/tapotaram/tapotaram.htm">
http://www.palikanon.com/vipassana/tapotaram/tapotaram.htm</a>.<br>

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