37 His Final Illness

In March 1949, aged 79, Ajahn Mun declared his final illness, refusing medicine and urging disciples to intensify practice. He insisted on continuing almsround and one meal until too weak, and gave a final four-hour Māgha Pūjā discourse. He asked to die in Sakon Nakhon so villagers’ animals wouldn’t be slaughtered for funeral crowds, and left Ban Nong Pheu amid great grief.