Ascetic practices (dhutaṅga)
Renunciant practice / Monastic life / Ascetic practices
Part of tag cluster Ascetic practices in key topic Monastic Life
Subtags: Tudong, Fasting, Sitter's practice
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Remembering Ajahn Chah Weekend, Session 10 – Apr. 28, 2001

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3. Quote: “The years [Ajahn Chah] took up his ascetic practices were something of a golden age.” — Paul Breiter [Ascetic practices] [Thai Forest Tradition] [Ajahn Chah] // [Ajahn Mun]

Quote: “How do you call yourself a disciple of Ajahn Mun when you only spent seven days with him?” – “If a person with good eyes comes close to something, he sees it.” — Ajahn Chah [Mentoring] [Knowledge and vision]


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9. Quote: “I thought of him as the world’s most compassionate sadist.” — Paul Breiter [Compassion] [Fierce/direct teaching] [Ascetic practices] [Ajahn Chah] // [Teaching Dhamma]