This non-profit religious community (Sangha) was established inHe was invited by Portuguese laypeople, with the endorsement of the General Council of Senior Monks of the Recognised Monastic Communities of the Forest Tradition of Thailand of the Line of Ajahn Chah, with the intention of establishing a Monastery of the Tradition in Portugal, having appointed the two monks who signed the Statutes of the Community for this purpose.

The monks invited to lead this movement follow the traditional training of the Buddhist scriptures (Vinaya) in the line of the Thai Forest Tradition of Wat Nong Pah Pong monastery, which was founded by Ajahn Chah. This tradition was brought out of Thailand by Ajahn Sumedho and other Western disciples. The contact that people establish with the monastic community will help to cultivate generosity, virtue and wisdom both in individuals and in society in general. This is how beings can be liberated.

Mendicant monastic life depends on people's goodwill for material needs. The monks began living in Lisbon in July 2012. 

The practice of ceremonies and rituals at the Theravada Buddhist Monastery of the Forest Tradition is only possible with the presence of monks. Meditation is the main spiritual practice of the monk's daily rule and discipline. Buddhist meditation methods can be practised by both monks and lay people on an individual basis. Meditation retreats are also held frequently from the end of the year to the end of the year.de-week to ten days, during which the appropriate practices are organised.