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RESIDENTS

The number of resident monks (bhikkhu), novices (samanera) and postulants (anagarika) varies from year to year but is usually between seven and ten.

Luang Por Munindo (Abbot)

Luang Por Munindo was first accepted into the bhikkhu sangha under the Venerable Somdet Nyanasamvaro in 1975 and then later under the Venerable Ajahn Chah in 1976. He came to the UK in 1980. After an initial period at Cittaviveka Monastery in West Sussex, he moved to Devon where he led the community in establishing the Devon Vihara. In 1991 he became senior incumbent at Aruna Ratanagiri. Teachings by Luang Por Munindo are available for free distribution at dhammakatha.org and at forestsangha.org

Further recordings are available on the
audio section of this website.

Ajahn Puñño

From North Yorkshire, UK - was accepted into the bhikkhu sangha under Venerable Ajahn Maha Amon in 1996.

Ajahn Jutipannyo

From Thailand.

Ajahn Ariyo

From U.S.A.

Bhikkhu Siri

From Laos.

Anagarika Ryu

From UK

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