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Life in the Saffron Forest: Chapter 14
Sathienpong Wanapok’s description of the Buddhist monk who kept ascetic practices but thought he was superior to others. Continue reading
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LIfe in the Saffron Forest: Chapter 13
A description by Sathienpong Wanapok of his life as a novice monk in Thailand, and the practice of chanting and keeping ascetic observances. Continue reading
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Life in the Saffron Forest: Chapter 12
An account by Sathienpong Wanapok of the importance of almsround in Buddhism and a contemporary story about competition for almsfood in Thailand. Continue reading
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Life in the Saffron Forest: Chapter 11
A description by Sathienpong Wanapok of various duties that Buddhist monks are obliged to uphold, and the various illnesses that Buddhist novices were prone to succumb to. Continue reading
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Life in the Saffron Forest: Chapter 9
An account of the Buddhist monks at Wat Bahn Huay in Thailand preparing for the Vassa – the annual Rains Retreat. Continue reading
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Life in the Saffron Forest: Chapter 8
An account of the formal Pali studies in Thai monasteries Continue reading
Life in the Saffron Forest: Chapter 7
An explanation of the formal Dhamma studies and the various levels of Pali studies in Thai monasteries Continue reading
Life in the Saffron Forest: Chapter 6
The sixth installment of Sathienpong Wanapok’s autobiography, on growing up as a Buddhist novice in NE Thailand. This chapter deals with the monastic code of discipline. Continue reading
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Life in the Saffron Forest: Chapter 4
An explanation of how Pali names are determined for new Buddhist monks. Continue reading
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Life in the Saffron Forest: Chapter 3
An account of Buddhist monks playing pranks on one another and holding a seance. Continue reading