The personal conduct of Ãcariya Thet, however, is unim-
peachable in this regard. Following his sterling example, one is
bound to develop the kind of pleasing, amicable demeanor appre-
ciated by people everywhere. He has such a gentle, kindly dispo-
sition that it can be easily emulated without the risk of offending
others. His example is especially appropriate for Buddhist monks,
whose personal behavior should always reflect a truly calm and
peaceful frame of mind. Ãcariya Thet is one of Ãcariya Mun’s
senior disciples who I believe deserves the highest respect. For as
long as I have known him, I have always considered him to be an
eminent teacher.
Next in line is Ãcariya Fan Ajãro^4 who now resides at Wat
Udomsomphon near the village of Na Hua Chang in the Pan-
nanikhom district of Sakhon Nakhon province. He is widely
known and lauded throughout the country for his excellent spir-
itual practice and his virtuous conduct. His mind excels in noble
qualities, the most prominent being his immense loving kindness
for people of all classes. He is a monk truly worthy of the enthusi-
astic devotion he receives from people of every region of our coun-
try. He genuinely puts his heart into helping people in any way he
can, whether materially or spiritually – like one whose benevo-
lence knows no bounds.
The next senior disciple I shall mention is Ãcariya Khao
Anãlayo^5 who presently resides at Wat Tham Klong Phen monas-
tery in the Nong Bua Lamphu district of Udon Thani province. As
he is one of the foremost meditation masters of our time, it’s very
likely that the reader is already familiar with his outstanding rep-
utation. Both his mode of practice and his level of spiritual attain-
ment are worthy of the utmost respect. He has always preferred
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