Gold Wrapped in Rags

Bhikkhu Dick Sīlaratano

Gold Wrapped in Rags

Gold Wrapped in Rags tells the life story of Ajaan Jia Cundo, a famous Thai meditation monk who was a longtime disciple of Ajaan Mun and a contemporary of Ajaan Maha Boowa. This book describes many episodes detailing the events that happened in Ajaan Jia’s life as a forest monk, including vivid descriptions of the decisive experiences that occurred during crucial periods of his spiritual growth and development as he pushed forward with unwavering determination to attain Nibbāna – the end of all suffering.