Waldkloster Muttodaya, Buddhist temple in Stammbach, Germany
Waldkloster Muttodaya is a Buddhist monastery located in the Siebengrünbach valley near Herrnschrot, with meditation halls and residential buildings for practitioners. The grounds feature forest surroundings and spaces designed for monastic practice within the Theravada tradition.
The monastery was founded to establish a place for Buddhist practice following Theravada principles of simplicity and mindfulness. It grew into an established center for monastic life in the German-speaking region.
Monks here follow strict Buddhist practices and live simply with minimal possessions while wearing robes in shades of orange, yellow, or red. Daily rhythms revolve around meditation sessions and ceremonies that visitors may observe while walking the grounds.
The site is accessible from Gundlitz by following wooden signage that leads to Herrnschrot and then to the monastery grounds. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes since the terrain involves forest paths on hillsides with natural, uneven surfaces.
The grounds contain a Buddhist hill monument with a Buddha statue that blends elements of traditional Indian stupa architecture. This structure symbolizes the connection between Eastern traditions and the European forest setting.
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