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Discipline & wilderness
Thai Forest
Forest monastic lineage within Theravada Buddhism, emphasising strict monastic discipline and meditation in a natural setting.
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Thanissara
Thanissara, from London, began Buddhist practice in 1975 in the Burmese tradition and was inspired to ordain after meeting Ajahn Chah. During twelve years as a nun she was a founding member of Chithurst and Amaravati monasteries in England. She has led meditation retreats internationally for more than thirty years, co-founded Dharmagiri in South Africa and Sacred Mountain Sangha in California with Kittisaro, and is the author of several books, including "Time to Stand Up".
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