Disrobing
Renunciant practice / Monastic life / Disrobing
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Remembering Ajahn Chah Weekend, Session 9 – Apr. 28, 2001

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5. Story: Novice Chah disrobes at age 16. Told by Ajahn Amaro. [Novices] [Disrobing] [Ajahn Chah] // [Sensual desire] [Restlessness and worry]


Metta Retreat, Session 2 – Sep. 10, 2008

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10. “I have an ongoing problem with certain vibrations. Here the most problematic is the recording device. The trunk of my body feels like it is vibrating.... Any suggestions would be most gratefully received.” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Meditation/Unusual experiences] [Technology] // [Mindfulness of body] [Aversion] [Feeling] [Goodwill] [Worldly Conditions] [Relinquishment]

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Recollection: Ajahn Chah was this peaceful, happy presence in the center of the universe. Things happened around him all the time...and Ajahn Chah was always happy. You realize that that’s really possible in the human condition. [Ajahn Chah ] [Happiness] [Faith] [Disrobing] [Human]


Recollections of Ajahn Chah, Session 1 – Sep. 19, 2010

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6. Story: Novice Chah disrobes at age 16. Told by Ajahn Pasanno. [Disrobing] [Culture/Thailand] [Ajahn Chah]


Abhayagiri 2014 Winter Retreat, Session 32 – Feb. 18, 2014

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3. “How long did Venerable Varapañño spend in robes?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Paul Breiter] [Disrobing] // [Wat Pah Nanachat] [Ajahn Chah] [Wat Pah Pong]

Story: “I need a lawyer!” [Disrobing]

Comment by Ajahn Pesalo: Even living for years in close proximity to Ajahn Chah isn’t enough to guarantee people will remain in robes. [Disrobing]

Response by Ajahn Pasanno.


Thai Forest Tradition, Session 3 – Jun. 14, 2014

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8. Story: Ajahn Toon tries to disrobe repeatedly, but Ajahn Chah won’t let him. Told by Ajahn Pasanno. [Ajahn Chah] [Ajahn Toon] [Disrobing] [Thai Forest Tradition] // [Patience] [Three Refuges] [Ajahn Tongrat] [Posture/Walking] [Gratitude] [Respect]


Abhayagiri's 20th Anniversary, Session 15 – Jun. 4, 2016

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6. Recollection: Ajahn Sumedho delays the opening of a San Francisco vihara in 1992. Recounted by Ajahn Amaro. [Ajahn Amaro] [Ajahn Sumedho] // [Ajahn Chah] [Disrobing]


Abhayagiri 25th Anniversary Retreat, Session 8 – Jun. 11, 2021

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5. Story: Ajahn Amaro leads a series of temporary California vihāras. Told by Ajahn Amaro. [Ajahn Amaro] [Abhayagiri] // [Saṅghapāla] [Elders' Council] [Disrobing]