Ven. Ajahn Noom

Venerable Ajahn Noom is a highly respected monastic from Northern Thailand who plays a vital role in nurturing the Dhamma within the Malaysian Buddhist community. Currently based at Wat Tham Thepwachira Dhipadi in the tranquil, mountainous region of Lamphun Province, Thailand, he bridges the gap between the traditional Thai Forest practice and the modern urban layperson.

He serves as the Vice Secretary of the United Buddhist Order of Malaysia (UBOM), an essential position that underscores his commitment to organizing, supporting, and unifying the Theravada Sangha across Malaysia.

Teaching Style: Practical and Foundational

Ajahn Noom is a frequent and highly valued visiting teacher at Bandar Utama Buddhist Society (BUBS). His teachings are renowned for being incredibly grounded, practical, and directly applicable to daily life. He consistently emphasizes the foundational triad of Buddhist practice for laypeople:

  • Dāna (Generosity): Cultivating a heart that delights in giving and letting go.

  • Sīla (Virtue): Upholding the precepts as a protective boundary for the mind and society.

  • Bhāvanā (Meditation): Developing mental clarity and wisdom to overcome defilements.

Key Dhamma Themes

Those who attend Ajahn Noom’s sessions appreciate his clear, relatable analogies and deep understanding of the Dhamma. Some of his signature teaching themes include:

  • The Power of Adhiṭṭhāna (Resolution): He frequently teaches that merit-making must be paired with clear, intentional aspiration (like steering a ship) to direct one's spiritual journey toward Nibbāna.

  • Personal Responsibility: He often uses the analogy of "watering one's own mango tree"—reminding practitioners that while faith is important, the true fruits of the Dhamma only ripen through personal, dedicated practice.

  • Going Against the Flow: Encouraging students to actively resist the natural currents of greed, hatred, and delusion in everyday life.

"Merit without aspiration is like water flowing without direction. We must intentionally pipe our goodness toward the extinguishment of delusion." — Ven. Ajahn Noom


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