Ajahn Sumedho
Philosopher, Author
1934 –
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Who is Ajahn Sumedho?
Luang Por Ajahn Sumedho is the senior Western representative of the Thai forest tradition of Theravada Buddhism. He was abbot of Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK, from its consecration in 1984 until his retirement in 2010. Luang Por means Venerable Father, an honorific and term of affection in keeping with Thai custom; ajahn means teacher. A bhikkhu for 45 years, Sumedho is considered a seminal figure in the transmission of the Buddha's teachings to the West.
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- Born
- Jul 27, 1934
Seattle - Also known as
- Sumedho
- Religion
- Buddhism
- Theravada
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
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on July 23, 2013
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