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Dhutanga

Do you know what a monk’s life is? Having a background in the computer world, LP John Paramai was ordained as a Buddhist monk in 2008. His journey begins with finding his own happiness but has transformed into sharing his wisdom with many people worldwide. He teaches mindfulness and meditation by relating to modern lifestyles. He has traveled to 70 countries worldwide and taught people from all walks of life. This Monk’s Life video explains his monastic life as he spent his life in a Buddhist temple in Thailand for his meditation retreat.

In 2022, I taught for five ordination programs in the Monk Life Thailand project. There were 48 ordinands from 33 countries who came to be ordained at the iMonastery, in Pa Pae, Chiang Mai, Thailand.".

Dhutanga is a group of thirteen austerities or ascetic practices most commonly observed by the practitioners of the Theravada Buddhism. This monastic austerity practice helps remove defilements of the mind, one of which is attachment to things. Embarking on this pilgrimage, it is essential to travel light with the least amount of things.