express themselves externally to be considered repugnant. They
are already frightfully repugnant in and of themselves and must
be dealt with as such.
That wisest of sages, the Lord Buddha, taught us to
renounce all bad things and root them out, completely eradicat-
ing them from our hearts. The Lord Buddha and his Arahant dis-
ciples were perfect examples of this: Both their hearts and their
conduct were free from blemish. Wherever they lived they always
remained unperturbed and sublimely contented. In my opinion,
based on personal observation, Ãcariya Mun was another monk
free from blemish. I say this with complete confidence, accepting
full responsibility, for I am certain that it is true. Any skepticism
should be directed at me, not Ãcariya Mun – his escape from the
snares of Mãra is already well completed.AFTER THE RAINS RETREAT, Ãcariya Mun continued living at Ban
Na Mon for many months. Just prior to the next retreat he moved
back to Ban Khok, but not to the same forest monastery where he
previously lived. He stayed in a new monastery, built and offered
to him by Ãcariya Kongma Chirapuñño. He found the location
quite suitable, comfortably spending the rains retreat there in
good health. As usual, he held regular meetings to instruct the
monks.
In summary, Ãcariya Mun stayed continuously in the area
around Ban Huay Kaen, Ban Na Sinuan, Ban Khok, and Ban
Na Mon in the Tong Khop district of Sakon Nakhon province
for three successive years, including three rainy season retreats.
As usual he taught the nonphysical beings who contacted him,