Venerable Ajahn Kāruṇiko has been a Bhikkhu for 37 years. He ordained at Cittaviveka Monastery as a disciple of Luang Por Sumedho in the early 80ies, and has served as abbot of Cittaviveka from 2015 to 2020. He has also spent 3 years with Luang Por Anan at Wat Marp Jan in Tailand.

Cittaviveka is the first monastery of the tradition of Ajahn Chah outside of Thailand. Ajahn Chah has personally visited the property, and provided guidance and encouragement to Ajahn Sumedho during the very difficult foundation and renovation period.

You can learn more about Chithurst Monastery here:

https://www.cittaviveka.org

We're grateful that Luang Por Karuniko was able to finally visit Dhammagiri, after a delay of 2 years due to pandemic restrictions in Australia, and for his generous sharing of Dhamma.

More information about Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage: https://www.dhammagiri.net

Our Youtube Channel, "Dhammatalks at Dhammagiri":https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJINt0JJBfFm_x0FZcU9QJw

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