At 68, a British-born monk once known as Shaun Michael Chiverton has been elevated to the second-highest rank in Thailand’s Buddhist hierarchy—Somdet Phra Rachakhana—making him the first foreign-born monk to ever hold such a title. His journey began in his teens, drawn to Buddhism’s depth, and after studying under a British monk and saving money, he traveled to Thailand in 1979 to become a disciple of Luang Por Chah Subhaddo, taking the name Jayasaro, meaning “victorious through the dhamma.” He spent decades in forest retreats, served as abbot of Wat Pah Nanachat, and later embraced a solitary life focused on meditation teaching and writing. In just seven years, he earned three promotions, became a Thai citizen in 2020, and was honored by the Bangkok Post as one of Thailand’s most respected Buddhist teachers. Despite his monumental achievement, he remains humble, living simply in a forest hermitage—a quiet testament to his lifelong devotion in a nation where Buddhism is both deeply revered and facing modern challenges.
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