On this episode we talk to Ajahan Succito a british-born Buddhist monk and former abbot of Cittaviveka monestry in the UK. Ajahan Succito ordained in Thailand in 1976 and, along with Ajahn Sumedho, was part of a small group of monks who brought the famous forest master Ajahn Chah’s teachings to the west. Over the last four decades he has helped establish and grow three monestries in the UK and authored nine books all available for free download from his website.

Show notes

• First spiritual experience through Hatha Yoga practices and recognition of death
• University studies, psychedelics, discovering of the Eastern spirituality, travelling to India and Thailand
• 5th precept of abstaining from intoxicants and the use of psychedelics
• Buddhist Paramis and their expression in life
• Renunciation – moving away from sensual indulgences or differentiating wants from needs
• Why true equanimity is almost inconceivable
• From Dharma to culture
• Problem of compartmentalisation of meditation
• Tips on cultivating of Paramis and seeking wholesome states
• The 4 floods, body maps and experience of reality
• Spirituality as a natural process, environmental crisis as opportunity to awaken

Visit Forest Sangha website to find all books by Ajahn Succito as well as his website to find out more about Ajahn's teachings.

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