Bringing Early Buddhism to Life in Modern America - Ajahn Kovilo & Bhante Nisabho
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On this episode of Treasure Mountain we have Ajahn Kovilo and Venerable Nisabho who are both American monks that have trained in the Thai Forest Tradition in Asia and the United States. Together Ajahn Kovilo and Venerable Nisabho have the shared aspiration of establishing Clear Mountain Monastery in the vicinity of Seattle in the north-west United States. They have also set up a top quality online teaching presence through their Clear Mountain Dhamma youtube channel and podcast, and we’re going to find out about how they hope to take their experience of authentic Buddhist communities based around the principles of Early Buddhism and apply them in modern America. Links referred to in this episode: Clear Mountain Monastery  Clear Mountain Dhamma Youtube Channel Clear Mountain Dhamma Podcast Clear Mountain Monastery Facebook page Treasure Mountain links: Treasure Mountain Podcast Treasure Mountain website Treasure Mountain facebook page Support Clear Mountain Monastery
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