Björn Natthiko Lindeblad on Being A Forest Monk In Thailand's Jungle

Björn Natthiko Lindeblad on Being A Forest Monk In Thailand's Jungle | Fearne Cotton's Happy Place

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For 17 years Björn Natthiko Lindeblad lived in Thailand’s jungle as a forest monk. He learnt how calm can encourage clarity of thought, that he prefers walking meditation to sitting, and that freedom can come from not being bound to material possessions.
At the time of recording, Björn was very ill; he had ALS, a progressive nervous system disease. Sadly, Bjorn passed away from his illness before this episode was released. In this chat with Fearne, he talks about how his time as a Buddhist monk helped him make peace with the idea of death.
What resonated with you the most from today's episode with Björn?
Björn Natthiko Lindeblad was a Swedish economist, lecturer, and Buddhist monk. Björn became interested in meditation and Buddhism before and during his year in India, and in January 1992, he applied to Wat Pah Nanachat, a poor forest monastery in northeastern Thailand, and became a monk named Natthiko Bhikkhu.
Björn’s book is called I May Be Wrong: And Other Wisdoms from Life as a Forest Monk, and it’s out now.
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@fearnecotton 2 жыл бұрын

What resonated with you the most from today's episode with Björn?

@cathcollins3405 2 жыл бұрын

Wow what a wonderful episode this week!! Very profound and so moving towards the end. What an interesting life he led amazing story. His words were comforting and so reassuring 😊

@gabbiecz 2 жыл бұрын

Oh Ferne, what an amazing conversation with such an incredible human being, spirit. I have such fond memories of Chithurst Monestry, such a sacred ground. My heart burst open listening to his experiences as a monk, about emotions, attachments, anguish and many more. And cats.... Uncomplicated love...it is so so true and my hearts just burst open. I felt held, safe and loved whilst listening to your conversation and this episode definitely will be one that I will listen frequently Thank you wholeheartedly

@pexsan Жыл бұрын

Today I finished the book "I may be wrong" and realized that he is no longer among us. Listening to this podcast made me cry and laugh at the same time, just as I did when I read his book. I know he is now embarking on the great adventure of his next life. I wish he could hear me when I say, "Thank you, my dear Björn, for sharing your beautiful life story with us, Thank you! Thank you! And dear Fearn, thank you too for your great work!

@IridescentJen 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for sharing bjorn with the world, i'm struck by his grace. i've been dealing with disabling chronic illness for 7 years and all i aspire to now is to navigate life, whatever it may look like, more gracefully. what a beautiful human. .... *still wiping away tears*

@faircloud2745 Жыл бұрын

I’ve just read the book, I couldn’t put it down, I’ve bent over many pages to keep going back too. What a great man. So sorry he’s not still here in our living world, gone too soon.

@nirodhamindfulmassage4209 4 ай бұрын

I listened this interview after I finished reading a book and lost a lovely puppy. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful interview.

@karenbent6942 2 жыл бұрын

So moved by this conversation. Thank you Fearne for all the work you do, I love your podcasts 💕

@leely6554 2 жыл бұрын

With all the negativity in the world, fake news, bias media, we get lost and suffers mental numbness. Therefore, it is so refreshing to listen to a real human being. Thank you…”I maybe wrong” will be a part of my practice. I am more confident now in locating the source of truth, a real Buddhist/Christian/Islam person will give off a nurturing vibe, will make u open your heart and only truth is present. May we all be blessed with having these people in our lives…

@emmadriver2739 2 жыл бұрын

I have listened to this today and I’m listening again I’m definitely going to buy his book. A true gentleman, so humble and brave just a beautiful human , thank you so much Fearne x

@lauracavanagh1999 2 жыл бұрын

An AMAZING inspirational man-Bless your heart Bjorn, Thank you for sharing Fearn 💗

@davecraddock5112 2 жыл бұрын

This truly has been the most wonderful listen. Thank you fearne. What an incredible man.

@mellmoi7571 2 жыл бұрын

I have no doubt that your precious kitty sent Bjorn to you. What an incredibly beautiful gift you’ve been given, and thanks so much for sharing it.💚💚👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾