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# Ajahn Thate

(1902–1994)   Writer

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Ajahn Thate was a writer.

## Quick Facts About Ajahn Thate

Born April 26, 1902

Died December 17, 1994

Profession Writer

## About Ajahn Thate

Thai Buddhist monk (1902-1994)... \| Phra Ajahn Thate Desaransi (1902–1994), also known as Ajahn Tate, Luangpu Thet Thetrangsi, Phra Desarangsee, or by his monastic title Phra Rajanirodharangsee, was a famous meditation master and Buddhist monk from northern Thailand. He was a disciple of Ajahn Mun and thus a first generation student o

##  Quotes by Ajahn Thate

> [The heart is that which lies at the centre of things, and is also formless. It is simple awareness devoid of movement…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ajahn-thate/the-heart-is-that-which-lies-at-the-centre-of-things-and-is-also/)

Ajahn Thate

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