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The Venerable Phra Phrompacharayanmuni, born Shaun Michael Chiverton and known internationally as “Ajahn Jayasaro,” is a British-born monk who first developed an interest in Buddhism during his youth. In 1978, he joined a monastery in the United Kingdoms and became an Anagarika (postulant) under the tutelage of the Venerable Ajahn Sumedho. A year later, he journeyed to Thailand to study Buddhism under the guidance of the Venerable Ajahn Chah, the abbot of Wat Nong Pah Pong in Ubon Ratchathani province and one of the most revered masters of the Thai Forest Monk Tradition. He was ordained as a monk at the age of 22. For over forty years under monastic life, Ajahn Jayasaro has undertaken numerous initiatives to promote Buddhism to both Thais and foreigners, in Thailand and abroad.