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Bhante Viriyo

Monastic
Theravada · Thai Forest

A senior monk in the Thai Forest lineage, ordained for over twenty-five years. Known for clear, gentle teachings on mindfulness of breathing and everyday ethics.

Teaches at
Hampstead Forest Sangha

Upcoming teachings

Oct26
Theravada · Thai Forest

Forest Sangha Sunday Sitting

Mon 26 Oct · 10:00 – 12:30Hampstead Forest Sangha, London
Dana
Nov6
Theravada · Thai Forest

Sutta Study: The Satipatthana

Fri 6 Nov · 19:30 – 21:00Hampstead Forest Sangha, London
Free
Nov22
Theravada · Sri Lankan

Vesak Celebration in London

Sun 22 Nov · 11:00 – 17:00Wimbledon Lotus Vihara, London
Free
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