Respect for elders
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Remembering Ajahn Chah Weekend, Session 3 – Apr. 28, 2001

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10. Quote: “I feel incredibly indebted to Ajahn Chah.” — Ajahn Jitindriyā. [Gratitude] [Respect for elders] [Ajahn Chah] // [Cultural context] [Language] [Teaching Dhamma] [Goodwill] [Perfectionism]


Remembering Ajahn Chah Weekend, Session 4 – Apr. 28, 2001

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4. Quote: “I think with any Westerner, we’re so full of ourselves when we go [to Asia]. We want to get enlightened....” — Ajahn Sumedho. [Culture/West] [Conceit] [Liberation] [Ajahn Chah] [Ajahn Sumedho] // [Mentoring] [Respect for elders]


Remembering Ajahn Chah Weekend, Session 29 – Apr. 29, 2001

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7. Stories on almsround with Ajahn Chah. Told by Paul Breiter. [Almsround] [Paul Breiter] [Ajahn Chah]

Quote: “Good morning, Mr. Dum.” — Ajahn Chah. [Language]

Quote: “I’m going to disrobe. I want you to find me a nice girl.” — Ajahn Chah. [Ajahn Sinuan] [Respect for elders] [Wat Pah Pong] [Thai Ajahn Chah monasteries] [Humor] [Unwholesome Roots]


Abhayagiri 25th Anniversary Retreat, Session 1 – Jun. 9, 2021

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11. Reflection by Ajahn Pasanno: Ajahn Sumedho was a catalyst for Abhayagiri to happen. [Ajahn Sumedho ] [Abhayagiri] // [Western Ajahn Chah lineage] [Elders' Council]

Quote: “You should appreciate all that Ajahn Sumedho has done. He’s been the tank that has prepared the way for all the rest of you.” — Ajahn Chah. [Ajahn Chah] [Respect for elders] [Similes]

Comment by Ajahn Ñāṇiko: Ajahn Sumedho is the most senior American bhikkhu in the world.