The Shanta Vana Center was founded by the revered meditation teacher Tomas Dhammadipa to create a space for the study and practice of Dharma and to practice the noble way of life with others.

We offer playful English mornings for children aged two and up and a wide range of music classes for pre-school and school children. Our programs include keyboard, flute, guitar and popular singing. We welcome demonstration lessons and concerts where children can enjoy the joy of music and language learning.

We provide sports activities and events for exercisers of all ages.

The association exercises fishing law, ensures the breeding, protection and catching of fish, environmental protection, develops and popularizes the sport of fishing. We organize many events throughout the year. On our website there is a list of meetings, brigades and catches and other events. We also deal with the issue of permits.