As I reflect tonight on the example of Bhante Gavesi, and how he avoids any attempt to seem unique or prominent. It is ironic that meditators often approach a teacher of his stature loaded with academic frameworks and specific demands from book study —looking for an intricate chart or a profound theological system— yet he offers no such intelle

As I reflect tonight on the example of Bhante Gavesi, and his total lack of interest in appearing exceptional. It’s funny, because people usually show up to see someone like him carrying various concepts and preconceived notions derived from literature —searching for a definitive roadmap or a complex philosophical framework— but he simply ref

Reflecting this evening on the figure of Bhante Gavesi, and how he never really tries to be anything “special.” One finds it curious that people generally visit such a master carrying various concepts and preconceived notions derived from literature —desiring a structured plan or an elaborate intellectual methodology— yet he consistently de

As I reflect tonight on the example of Bhante Gavesi, and his remarkable refusal to present himself as anything extraordinary. It’s funny, because people usually show up to see someone like him with all these theories and expectations they’ve gathered from books —looking for an intricate chart or a profound theological system— yet he offers