Reflecting this evening on the figure of Bhante Gavesi, and his remarkable refusal to present himself as anything extraordinary. It is interesting to observe that seekers typically come to him loaded with academic frameworks and specific demands from book study —desiring a structured plan or an elaborate intellectual methodology— yet he offers

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 loaded with academic frameworks and specific demands from book study —desiring a structured plan or an elaborate intellectual methodology— but he simp

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 loaded with academic frameworks and specific demands from book study —desiring a structured plan or an elaborate intellectual methodology— but he simp

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 —looking for an intricate chart or a profound theological system— but he simply refrains fro