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About Anandapanyo Bhikkhu
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Expertise
I can answer questions about Buddhist practice, Buddhist understanding and how to apply Buddhism to daily life. I can help analyze Buddhist sayings and teachings. In addition, I can help with questions Buddhism stories, fables and Vinaya(rules). I have meditated for over 10 years and can help you start with meditation. In addition, I can help provide insight into what to do when you feel that you have hit a wall with your meditation. My main area of expertise is how to think in accordance with Sammaditthi (the right view - and number 1 in the Buddha's Noble Eightfold Path. If I cannot answer your question, I have many able teachers with over 20 years experience to help me, so chances are I will be able to find an answer for you.

Experience
I have been practicing Buddhism for over 13 years. I started studying under various famous Thai Theravada masters. Finally, I met and studied under Phra Acariya Thoon Khippapanyo who has recently passed away on Nov 11, 2008 and is widely accepted as a great Arahant (fully enlightened) teacher of our time. In addition, I have personally read and studied much of the Buddhist scriptures and popular literature available. I have recently undertaken the ordination vows and have become a Buddhist monk in the theravada forest monk tradition. I reside at a temple with many dedicated practitioners and great teachers. I have been practicing training my mind to be aligned with right view (sammaditthi) for over 10 years. I have also been meditating for over 10 years. In my time spent with Acariya Thoon, I learned many things and was able to incorporate them into my life. In addition to practicing Buddhism within temples and my home, I used to own two restaurants and managed commercial real estate. I had to deal with many different and problems. I learned how to use Buddhism to fix my problems, both externally (my environment) and internally (within me).

Organizations
Wat San Fran Dhammaram Temple KPY - a non-profit religious organization

Publications
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Education/Credentials
Electrical Engineering Degree from the University of California Santa Barbara MBA from San Francisco State

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buddhism11/23/2009Anandapanyo Bhikkhu
  Q: if insight is simple realization of the truth of existence how it is possible for psychic skills to ...
  A: "Arahant's skills comes from countless lives of cultivation. There are out of body, stillness, and ...
buddhism11/23/2009Anandapanyo Bhikkhu
  Q: if insight is simple realization of the truth of existence how it is possible for psychic skills to ...
  A: "you mean i only know that im enligtened? ala subjective? nor other people can know? are there any ...
buddhism11/23/2009Anandapanyo Bhikkhu
  Q: if insight is simple realization of the truth of existence how it is possible for psychic skills to ...
  A: "if insight is simple realization of the truth of existence how it is possible for psychic skills to ...
buddhism11/22/2009Anandapanyo Bhikkhu
  Q: are ALL details of buddha's life historical per say? did the brahma issue or some supernatural ...
  A: "is it possible to be going to other worlds when meditating a lot of burmese monks stories that they ...
Posture. Present Moment.11/20/2009Anandapanyo Bhikkhu
  Q: I just have twoI'm a beginner meditator and sit in the burmese posture, (it feels more stable than ...
  A: As for your first question, I am not sure what your main goal is in meditating, but assuming it is ...
buddhism11/20/2009Anandapanyo Bhikkhu
  Q: are ALL details of buddha's life historical per say? did the brahma issue or some supernatural ...
  A: "in what way meditation can be dangerous?" Meditation is like a knife. If used correctly, it can ...
depression11/20/2009Alex Wilding
  Q: I'm having some real problems at the moment with meditation and, more specifically, Buddhism. I'm ...
  A: Don't worry about the name - this site is very careful with privacy, so I don't even know it! I ...
Karma?11/20/2009Joe McSorley
  Q: I have a question about karma. You see, I think I have a different interpretation of what Karma is ...
  A: One of the first problems we have is knowing the Buddha’s own words. It is my understanding that ...
Karma?11/20/2009Justin Choo
  Q: I have a question about karma. You see, I think I have a different interpretation of what Karma is ...
  A: I think I have told you before that you should not try to analyze in such details on subjects that ...
education in Buddhism11/19/2009Stuart Resnick
  Q:
  A: Buddhism points to the Truth that's already appeared, right in front of us, in this moment. Just ...
buddhism11/19/2009Anandapanyo Bhikkhu
  Q: are ALL details of buddha's life historical per say? did the brahma issue or some supernatural ...
  A: "are ALL details of buddha's life historical per say? did the brahma issue or some supernatural ...
Tibetan Book of the Dead11/18/2009JC Ball
  Q: I have read that various great thinkers throughout history have regarded the tibetan book of the ...
  A: Promoting Buddhism and Meditation Practice - Talks and Teachings Archive ...
Tibetan Book of the Dead11/17/2009John Willemsens aka Advayavadananda
  Q: i have read about the tibetan book of the dead, i would be interested in reading a translation, but ...
  A: In Advayavada Buddhism we consider the belief in such things as backward superstition. However, make ...
devas11/14/2009Justin Choo
  Q: why do some Buddhist believe in Devas but not in God when the same logic for belief or disbelief ...
  A: The Buddha explained the existence of beings in different planes of existence, and in different ...
Staff management11/13/2009Justin Choo
  Q: I understand things learned from buddhism on right speech. The issue is the staff under my care many ...
  A: First we must understand that in each of us, there are the good traits and the not-so-good traits. ...
Your Answer on Last Thought11/13/2009Justin Choo
  Q: I refer to your answer to a reader on the Last Thought. May I know the Sutta from where this ...
  A: There are some differences in interpretation regarding the body of a person who has just died. The ...
getting happy children to sleep11/12/2009Justin Choo
  Q: What can I say to a happy, active and verbally advanced 3 year old to get her to nap or sleep when ...
  A: I too have difficulty to get my 4-yr old granddaughter to sleep. But I have no problem. I fell ...
Staff management11/12/2009Justin Choo
  Q: I understand things learned from buddhism on right speech. The issue is the staff under my care many ...
  A: Welcome back. I hope my earlier answer meets your expectation. Your question here requires similar ...
killing11/12/2009Justin Choo
  Q: Many a time,buddhist promote no killing, but logically mosquitoes being vector of diseases have to ...
  A: Yes, you are right, "I think the only way not to kill is to stop eating." The world is surrounded ...
Buddhism and Pain11/12/2009JC Ball
  Q: I've asked this of Buddhist before but the asnwer is a little beyond me. I'm in constant physical ...
  A: It may be the last thing you want to do, but try focusing on the pain itself. Examine it, observe it ...
beleif11/12/2009Anandapanyo Bhikkhu
  Q: why do some Buddhist believe in Devas but not in God when the same logic for belief or disbelief ...
  A: You mention in your question that some Buddhist believe in Devas but not God. In Buddhism, as with ...
devas11/12/2009Justin Choo
  Q: why do some Buddhist believe in Devas but not in God when the same logic for belief or disbelief ...
  A: Welcome back. Ok, let's use logic then. Let us consider the belief in God first. I would take ...
devas11/12/2009Laurie McLauglin
  Q: why do some Buddhist believe in Devas but not in God, shouldn't the same logic apply to both?
  A: I understand your confusion I believe. The difference comes from spelling God with a capital G and ...
devas11/12/2009Alex Wilding
  Q: Buddhist don't believe in a creator God, yet, some Buddhist believe in devas, why doesn't the same ...
  A: > Buddhist don't believe in a creator God True. > yet, some Buddhist believe in devas, True again. ...
Theravada Buddhism11/11/2009Justin Choo
  Q: I was wondering if you could give me some insight into theravada buddhist women and the types of ...
  A: If you are referring to Theravada tradition, I am very sure that there is no such practice. Maybe ...
Tibetan Buddhist Retreats California11/11/2009JC Ball
  Q: I hope you are doing well. I took a 3 month leave off of work due to overwork, burn-out and ...
  A: http://www.knowbuddhism.info/2009/11/tibetan-buddhist-retreats-california.html Dear Art, I do not ...
Theravada Buddhism11/10/2009Justin Choo
  Q: I was wondering if you could give me some insight into theravada buddhist women and the types of ...
  A: I am afraid there is no answer for your query. It is just like asking what do Catholic Christian ...
beings of white light11/10/2009Alex Wilding
  Q: Are practitioners who attain the rainbow body, buddhas And are they then beings of pure white ...
  A: The rainbow body is said to be a sign that the practitioner has achieved the full realization of ...
relevant diet and lifestyle11/9/2009Judy
  Q: could you identify the relevant diet and lifestyle influences of Buddhism
  A: Tina, That's an interesting question. Basically, there is no specific diet in Buddhism. It all ...
kundalini-shakti & meditation safety11/9/2009Joe McSorley
  Q: Hey there Joe, I had the most lovely experience, return to reality, time of Bliss, gift of ...
  A: Sorry, but I have to start with these caveats. Lately I’ve been starting a lot of my answers with ...
laws11/9/2009Anandapanyo Bhikkhu
  Q: but laws are needed to prevent killing and stealing at some point? what is the source of buddhist ...
  A: "what does it mean in meditation that you cease thinking and just merely observe? This is merely ...
Your Answer on Last Thought11/9/2009Justin Choo
  Q: I refer to your answer to a reader on the Last Thought. May I know the Sutta from where this ...
  A: Honestly, I didn't know the relevent sutta before you asked. The "problem" in learning Buddhism, ...
renunciation in buddhism11/8/2009Laurie McLauglin
  Q: I'm 25, female, British and have been practising Buddhist meditation for about a year. I have a ...
  A: From my side, it stems from trying to understand and answer the question you are asking and not ...
laws11/8/2009Anandapanyo Bhikkhu
  Q: but laws are needed to prevent killing and stealing at some point? what is the source of buddhist ...
  A: "sometimes even karma was escaped by a being such as an arahant he gained arahantship and eventually ...
laws11/8/2009Anandapanyo Bhikkhu
  Q: but laws are needed to prevent killing and stealing at some point? what is the source of buddhist ...
  A: "but laws are needed to prevent killing and stealing at some point?" Laws are only needed by humans ...
Questions11/8/2009Anandapanyo Bhikkhu
  Q: My name is Denice I attend University Of Phoenix and I have to interview someone who practices ...
  A: I will attempt to help you as much as I can. I will answer your questions succinctly and as ...
self vs service11/7/2009Laurie McLauglin
  Q: I understand the idea of serving others & being selfless, however what I find is that I end up being ...
  A: Sorry it took so long to get back to you. Thank you for letting me answer your question. You are ...
religion11/5/2009Justin Choo
  Q: what are some the current Buddhist practices, both personal and social. How do contemporary ...
  A: This is an assignment question which has been asked many times.  Below was my answer: "The term ...
buddhism11/5/2009Anandapanyo Bhikkhu
  Q: is enligtenment possible by just looking at the mirror seeing you ve changed and got old bingo you ...
  A: "is it possible for human beings to live without law i mean law of the country?" I'm not sure what ...
panna11/3/2009Anandapanyo Bhikkhu
  Q: I was just looking at your profile on this website and I would like to ask you a question about ...
  A: Panna can be described as investigative contemplation. It can be described as contemplative ...

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