About Me

My name isn’t important—at least, not for this. I’m just a layperson walking the Buddha’s path as sincerely as I can, raising a young family, and gradually stepping away from a long career in tech. I was born and raised in Thailand, and after marrying my wife, we moved first to Newfoundland, then to Nova Scotia, Canada, where I now live and practice.

My connection to the Dhamma began in 2013, during one of the most difficult periods of my life—my first breakup. In the midst of confusion and heartache, I found myself instinctively turning toward the Buddha’s teachings, especially reflections on the Three Characteristics. That was the first seed.

But it wasn’t until 2023, after returning to Thailand and meeting a teacher by good fortune, that I truly began practicing Vipassana seriously.

My Practice

My practice is quiet, home-based, and fully integrated into daily life. I started with Samatha meditation to calm and stabilize the mind, and then gradually moved into Vipassana. I don’t follow a formal organization or a rigid schedule—I simply sit, observe, and learn.

I was fortunate to find a one-on-one teacher who continues to guide me privately. Out of respect for him and to honor the sincerity of my own practice, I prefer not to share his name. Beyond that, my roots are in the Thai Forest Tradition, drawing inspiration from masters such as Luang Pu Mun, Luang Pu Sao, Luang Ta Maha Bua, Luang Pu Tate, Luang Pu Dune, and others in this lineage. I have been particularly influenced by Luang Por Pramote, whose teachings helped me find a way to integrate lay life with the Dhamma.

Community and Friendship on the Path

One of the most meaningful aspects of this journey has been the spiritual friendships I’ve found along the way. I’m grateful for a small group of kalayanamitta—good friends on the path—who support and encourage me. One of these friends, who started as a lay companion, has even become a monk. That kind of companionship is rare, precious, and sustaining.

Why This Site Exists

Thai Forest Vipassana website is simply a space to share what I’ve learned and experienced—not as a teacher, not as someone special, but as a fellow traveler. I still work full time, have a wife and three young children, and lead a busy life. Yet the Dhamma has reshaped the way I see everything, especially the understanding that the “self” I once clung to isn’t truly in control. Instead, there is just the mind—citta arising and passing with the five aggregates.

I hope this site can help others discover the Thai Forest Tradition, which I feel is not well known among English speakers. I’m not a Pali expert, nor have I read the entire Tipitaka. I focus on studying what directly supports my practice. Everything I share here—reflections, notes, translations—is offered in that spirit.

At this point, I prefer to remain anonymous. It keeps the ego in check and preserves the purity of my intention.