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The Thai word '''Ajahn''' (also spelt Ajaan, Ajarn, Acharn, Achaan) means ''teacher''. It is used for high-school teachers and Buddhist monks who have passed ten [[vassa]]. It is derived from the [[Pali]] word [[acariya]]. According to the Vinaya, any |
The Thai word '''Ajahn''' (also spelt Ajaan, Ajarn, Acharn, Achaan) means ''teacher''. It is used for high-school teachers and Buddhist monks who have passed ten [[vassa]]. It is derived from the [[Pali]] word [[acariya]]. According to the [[Vinaya]], any properly ordained monk can become an [[acariya]] after 10 years in the robes. |
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Some famous 'ajahns' are: |
Some famous 'ajahns' are: |
Revision as of 02:08, 28 September 2008
The Thai word Ajahn (also spelt Ajaan, Ajarn, Acharn, Achaan) means teacher. It is used for high-school teachers and Buddhist monks who have passed ten vassa. It is derived from the Pali word acariya. According to the Vinaya, any properly ordained monk can become an acariya after 10 years in the robes.
Some famous 'ajahns' are:
- Ajahn Mun
- Ajahn Chah
- Ajahn Sumedho
- Ajahn Brahm
- Ajahn Pasanno
- Ajahn Amaro
- Ajahn Jayasaro
- Ajahn Maha Boowa
- Ajahn Khemadhammo
In Thai language, expressions like 'Ajahn Chah' or 'Ajahn Mun' are very rarely used since there are ways that are much more respectful for addressing these highly esteemed monks.