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Foreign monk who earns Thailand’s deep respect
The Nation Thailand
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6 weeks ago
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Imagine a young man from England leaving home to live in the forest of Thailand
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dedicating his life to meditation and teachings.
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That man is Ajahn Chayasaro, born Sean Michael Shifferton in 1958.
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He first learned about Buddhism in England and joined Ajahn Robert Sumetho's community as a novice in 1978.
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Soon after, he went to Thailand to train under the famous meditation master at Wat Nong Pah Phong,
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one of the most important monasteries in the Thai forest tradition.
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Ajahn Chayasaro is famous for his ability to explain Buddhism in a simple and practical way
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that anyone can understand.
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He has written books, given talks, and led with tweets that attract people home all over the world.
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His teachings extend through various media platforms, imagining a significant following.
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