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Ajahn Pasanno, born Reed Perry in Canada, is the co-abbot of Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery in Redwood Valley, California. He trained in the Thai forest tradition under Ajahn Chah and served as abbot of Wat Pah Nanachat, the international forest monastery in Thailand, for many years. He is known for his warm, practical teachings and his dedication to establishing authentic monastic practice in the West.