Resident Sangha: Venerable Suvanno, a Malaysian English speaking monk and founder of the Hermitage. The resident nun is Sister Dhammadina, a Malaysian fluent in English and Mandarin.
This is an affiliated Mahasi Sayadaw meditation retreat centre for those wishing to do intensive practice only. Facilities are excellent for retreatants – both male and female and ordained Sangha. The retreat centre is located in a quiet rural area about an hours drive east of Penang, close to the town of Lunas.