he was happier playing second fiddle to his aggressive opening partners and was keen on converting the 40s and 50s into big hundreds. Much like the Kung-Fu Panda in its sequel, the 'monk' had ...

I have so much awe for the people there. The man who ran the school was less educated than I was, but he was making a real difference to his life - and to the lives of all the children in his village.

While his story draws parallels with Julian Mantle, the fictional lawyer from The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, Ajahn Siripanyo’s journey stands out as a rare real-life instance of choosing ...