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Buddhist Meditation with Monk Benny
Wednesday April 15, 2026 @ 6-8pm
Service Description
Sanctuary is honored to welcome Thai monk Boonyod Nonthong (Monk Benny) for a special evening of meditation training designed for all levels, from complete beginners to longtime practitioners. This session is a gentle yet powerful training of the heart and mind. We will begin with guided loving-kindness meditation (Metta), cultivating compassion, goodwill, and warmth toward ourselves and others. This practice softens the edges, opens the heart, and nurtures emotional balance — a beautiful complement to the intention of Sanctuary as a place where you belong. From there, Monk Benny will guide us into mindfulness (Insight/Vipassana) meditation, developing steady, non-judgmental awareness of thoughts, sensations, and lived experience. Through this practice, we learn to meet life with clarity, equanimity, and presence. Together, these practices offer a grounded path toward inner steadiness, compassion, and authentic happiness. This is an opportunity to sit in community, learn from a devoted monastic teacher, and deepen your relationship with awareness itself. ✨ Please bring a notebook for reflection. ✨ Sliding scale: $20–$40 Sanctuary is honored to host this offering, and all proceeds will be donated directly to the NMR Meditation Center and Buddhist Temple in Raynham, MA in support of their continued teachings and community work. About Monk Benny At age eleven, Boonyod Nonthong began his journey as a novice monk in Thailand. He later studied at the Wat Pho Meditation Center in Bangkok and, at twenty-one, trained in the Vipassana (Insight) tradition under the esteemed Mahasi Sayadaw lineage. His training included approximately three years of intensive daily practice under the guidance of Bhaddhanta Wirosana, Ph.D. He currently resides at the NMR Meditation Center (Wat Nawamintararachutis) in Raynham, Massachusetts, where he continues his monastic path and shares mindfulness teachings with the broader community.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Advance Booking & Payment All classes, workshops, and events must be booked in advance through our online booking system. Payment is required at the time of booking unless otherwise noted. Class Cancellations Regular classes may be canceled at least 3 hours before the scheduled start time to avoid being charged. Cancellations made within 3 hours of class time or no-shows will result in the loss of the class credit or session fee. Special Events & Workshops Special events—including sound baths, live music classes, workshops, and guest-led offerings—have limited capacity and require advance planning. Cancellations made 24 hours or more before the scheduled start time are eligible for a refund minus processing fees. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the event are non-refundable. Special event and workshop bookings may be transferred to another person if you are unable to attend. Transfer requests must be made at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time. To transfer your spot, please email the studio with the name and email address of the person attending in your place. Transfers requested within 24 hours of the event cannot be guaranteed. Waitlists If a class or event is full, you may join the waitlist. If you are moved into a class or event within the cancellation window, standard cancellation policies apply. Late Arrival To preserve the experience for all guests, late entry will not be permitted once class has begun as the door is locked at the beginning of class. If you arrive late and are unable to join, the session will be treated as a late cancel. No-Shows No-shows are not eligible for refunds, credits, or transfers. Cancellations by the Studio If a class or event is canceled by the studio you will receive a full refund or credit. Thank you for honoring these policies, which allow us to support our teachers, guest practitioners, and community with care and integrity.
Contact Details
482 East Center Street, West Bridgewater, MA, USA
508.250.0432
julie@sanctuarywb.com