THE JOURNEY TO BUILDING
THAI PHO MON
At the moment of Awakening, Awakened Zen Master Thich Dieu Thien instantly realized that every sentient being has the capacity to awaken, yet their Buddha potential has been obscured for countless lifetimes by ignorance, greed and hatred. Both Awakened Ones stepped into the world to awaken the Buddha potential in those they meet and guide all beings back to their True Awakened Nature. Thai Pho Mon Awakened Center was founded from this profound purpose.
Until Ajahn Marut met the Awakened Zen Masters, his lifelong, heartfelt Vow to establish a meditation center for the Thai people had not been realized. In 2018, Ajahn, a lifelong Senior Buddhist monk, felt an unshakeable trust connecting to the Awakened Nature of the two Awakened Zen Masters and ultimately their Great Vow. Six years later, he joyfully offered his ancestral land to the Awakened Ones who were seeking a location in Thailand for a new center. The Awakened Zen Masters verified his vow, acknowledging the land embodied Ajahn’s vast, open heart for awakening and together they established Thai Pho Mon Awakened Center.
from Awakened Zen Master Thich Dieu Thien’s enlightenment at Suan Mokkh International Dharma Hermitage in 2001 to 2024 and Ajahn Marut’s generous donation of ancestral land to create an Awakened Center in Thailand. A miraculous connection fulfilling both Ajahn’s lifelong dream to create a meditation center for Thai people and the Awakened Zen Masters Great Vow to bring the awakened path to Thailand.
Witness the villagers and Ajahn Marut join with the Thai Pho Mon Sangha in the miraculous timing of events to clear and create the Awakened Center. Designed for simple yet profound experiential living, within the Pure Essence of the Awakened Zen Masters, for those seeking to become a Living Buddha.
From this foundation, we now look toward developing these two acres into a true place of refuge: a Main Hall, meditation areas, residential space, and kitchen for all who come to practice.
Historically, Awakened Centers have been supported through the heartfelt offerings of those who truly value Awakening. Every contribution realizes meaningful merit as the resources given build a center filled with Pure Awakened Essence to support the awakening and liberation of countless sentient beings for generations.
This is an open invitation for those who feel connected with Thai Pho Mon’s Awakened Mission to participate through heartfelt donations in this profound purpose guided by Awakened Zen Master Thich Dieu Thien, Awakened Zen Master Thich Thong Hoi, and Ajahn Marut.