What to expect from next season’s White Lotus location

The Four Seasons Koh Samui is luxurious and spiritual. It’s also the locale for the next season of TV series, The White Lotus , writes Kate Parker “May you be free from suffering; may you be at peace.” The low Buddhist chants are quiet and gentle.

They are repeated in unison, accompanied by the rhythmic hum of a Tibetan singing bowl. I’m cocooned under a blanket on the beach, towards the end of a two-hour spa treatment under the stars. It included a four-hand, synchronised Thai massage using warm lava shells and candles — this chant is the grand finale.

It’s designed to offer deep connection and protection. Chanting is a vital practice for spiritual wellbeing in Thai culture. READ MORE: What are the benefits of staying at a wellness retreat in Thailand? There’s only one word for the experience: transcendent.

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