Heart Wisdom with Jack Kornfield

Ep. 168 – The Wisdom of Ajahn Chah

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Dec 7, 2022
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The Bees and the Monk

  • Jack Kornfield recounts meeting Ajahn Sumedho, a Western monk in Thailand.
  • Sumedho chose to live with a bee nest in his hut, embracing coexistence.
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Listening to the Nuns

  • Ajahn Sumedho, initially resistant to teaching nuns, committed to listening.
  • He sat with them daily for three months, improving their relationship.
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The Gift of a Forest

  • Ajahn Chah encouraged Sumedho to continue alms round in London despite initial discouragement.
  • A man offered Sumedho a forest after learning about his practice.
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