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Ajahn Sumedho

Author of The four noble truths

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Works by Ajahn Sumedho

The four noble truths (1992) 108 copies
The Way It Is (1998) 84 copies
Now is the knowing (1989) 34 copies
Peace and Kindness (1990) 31 copies
Intuitive Awareness (2004) 24 copies
Seeds of Understanding (2014) 17 copies

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Birthdate
1934-07-27
Gender
male
Nationality
USA
Birthplace
Seattle, Washington, USA
Places of residence
Seattle, Washington, USA
Nong Khai, Thailand
Bung Wai, Warin Chamrari, Ubon Rat Chathani, Thailand
Chithurst, West Sussex, England
Gaddesden, Hemel Hampstead, Hertfordshire, England
Education
University of California, Berkeley (BA/Far Eastern Studies)
University of California, Berkeley (MA/South Asian Studies)
Occupations
Buddhist monk
Relationships
Chah, Ajahn (Teacher)
Organizations
Chithurst Forest Monastery
Thai Buddhism
Theravada Buddhism
Short biography
Born in Seattle, Washington, USA in 1934. Left the USA in 1964 and was ordained in NE Thailand in 1967. In 1967 involved in the setting up of Chithurst Buddhist Monastery and Amaravati Buddhist Monastery (both in the UK)

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A beautiful little book. Wonderful artwork as well. We are lucky to have it.
 
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BooksForDinner | 2 other reviews | Feb 16, 2023 |
Box set Volume 1 talks on daily life practice, Volume 2 talks on formal practice, Volume 3 Talks on renunciant practice
 
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Langri_Tangpa_Centre | 2 other reviews | Apr 27, 2021 |
This volume contains material gathered from talks given by Ajahn Sumedho in the late 1980's and 1990's.
 
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Langri_Tangpa_Centre | Mar 23, 2021 |
A selection of Dhamma talks by Ven. Ajahn Sumedho of Chithurst Forest Monastery, West Sussex, England; with narratives of the monastic life.
 
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PSZC | 1 other review | Mar 29, 2019 |

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Works
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