Recollection: Ajahn Pasanno describes Ajahn Mun’s skillful use of language. Recounted by Ajahn Pasanno. [Ajahn Mun ] [Thai] [Language] [Artistic expression] [Teaching Dhamma]
Reference: Venerable Ācariya Mun Bhūridatta Thera: A Spiritual Biography by Ajahn Mahā Boowa [Fierce/direct teaching]
Reference: Regarding the photo in Abhayagiri’s Dhamma Hall: “This is the most warm and fuzzy picture of Ajahn Mun.”
Our Roots in the Thai Forest Tradition [2014], Session 13, Excerpt 7
“Ajahn Mun spent a lot of time teaching the devas. Can you share any thoughts on this relevant to Western culture?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Ajahn Mun] [Teaching Dhamma] [Deva ] [Doubt] [Thai Forest Tradition] [Culture/West] // [Faith] [Ajahn Pasanno] [Nature of the cosmos]
Reference: Venerable Ācariya Mun Bhūridatta Thera: A Spiritual Biography by Ajahn Mahā Boowa
Thai Forest Tradition [2014], Session 1, Excerpt 13
“Ajahn Mun’s biography describes a constant fierce vigilance, watching the mind. But meeting you guys, you’re so peaceful and calm. How does this work in terms of practice?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Ajahn Mun] [Continuity of mindfulness] [Right Effort] [Tranquility] // [Ajahn Mahā Boowa] [Culture/Thailand] [Dhamma books] [Teaching Dhamma]
Quote: “Any great teacher is not monochromatic.” [Buddha] [Arahant]
Sutta: AN 4.243: “But Ānanda, when has Anuruddha ever concerned himself with disciplinary issues in the midst of the Saṅgha?” [Great disciples] [Personality]
Questions and Answers with Dharma Realm Buddhist University [2014], Excerpt 22
“I’ve been reading the Venerable Ācariya Mun Bhūridatta Thera: A Spiritual Biography by Ajahn Mahā Boowa. I’m struck by how hard Ajahn Mun was on his disciples and also how hard his disciples were on themselves. I have a tendency towards self-criticism that I don’t feel is particularly helpful, but it seems that these forest monks were using self-criticism quite effectively. Can you comment?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Ajahn Mun] [Ajahn Mahā Boowa] [Thai Forest Tradition] [Fierce/direct teaching] [Perfectionism] // [Dhamma books] [Culture/West] [Guilt/shame/inadequacy] [Culture/Thailand] [Faith] [Gratitude]
2021 Abhayagiri Online Thanksgiving Retreat, Session 3, Excerpt 8