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"so this is why when we meet people who are really difficult and obnoxious, and really a problem for us, instead of feeling aversion, we should think, "oh fantastic! now i have really got someone to practise on. oh i'm so grateful, thank you so much. you are my true spiritual friend. you are going to help me on the path because without you, how can i learn all these qualities of compassion and patience and so forth. you are my real teacher, thank you, thank you!" i took residence in this beautiful little room designed in traditional thai style. nights were cold with merciless mosquitoes. self-made organic toiletries (made of beans, lime, alkali etc.) were placed in the lavatories and in another corner of the ashram, there is a natural sauna built in a mud-house. and the staffs cook delicious and nutritious vegetarian food.ashram vongsanit > | |