Ajaan Mun

Ajaan Mun Bhuridatta was a highly influential Thai Buddhist monk renowned for revitalizing forest meditation practices in Thailand during the 20th century. He emphasized simplicity, mindfulness, and direct experience of one’s thoughts and feelings, focusing on developing inner peace and understanding. His teachings promote meditation as a means to cultivate wisdom and liberation from suffering, often encouraging practitioners to observe their mind with equanimity. Ajaan Mun’s approach combined traditional Theravāda principles with a practical, accessible style, inspiring many monks and lay practitioners and significantly shaping Thai Buddhist practice today.