I’ve been sitting here tonight thinking about Bhante Gavesi, and how he never really tries to be anything “special.” It is interesting to observe that seekers typically come to him carrying various concepts and preconceived notions derived from literature —wanting a map, or some grand philosophical system to follow— yet he offers no such
The Approach of Bhante Gavesi: Direct Observation instead of Intellectual Concepts
Spending some time tonight contemplating the life of Bhante Gavesi, and how he never really tries to be anything “special.” It’s funny, because people usually show up to see someone like him armed with numerous theories and rigid expectations from their reading —looking for an intricate chart or a profound theological system— yet he consi