What does it mean to be enlightened? For Ajahn Benjawan, enlightenment can be seen as emerging from the darkness and dullness of the mind thanks to the light of wisdom.

Ajahn Benjawan Wongshookaew is a reknown Anapanasati (Mindfulness of Breathing) meditation instructor. She was born and raised in Bangkok, graduated from Sripatum University with MBA for executives and also holds a phD in Buddhist studies from Mahachulalongkorn Rajavidyalaya University. She ordained in 2017. Presently she conducts meditation retreats in Suan Mokkh International Damma Hermitage and Samui Dipabhavan Meditation Center. Ajahn Ben just released a new Book : a collection of transcripts from talks she delivered during a retreat at Wat Pha Nong Phai where this interview was taken in 2023.
The Book is called “Buddhist meditation _ Boundless Spiritual Journey” You can find it on Amazon