Ajahn Soṇa

Canadian Buddhist monk
Person human Q108659355
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Summary

Ajahn Soṇa is a human[1]. He was born in Canada[2]. He was born on April 5, 1954[3]. He worked as a Buddhist monk[4] and classical guitarist[5]. He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Key Facts

  • Ajahn Soṇa's place of birth was Canada[2].
  • Ajahn Soṇa was born on April 5, 1954[3].
  • Ajahn Soṇa held citizenship in Canada[7].
  • Ajahn Soṇa worked as a Buddhist monk[4].
  • Ajahn Soṇa worked as a classical guitarist[5].
  • Ajahn Soṇa held the position of abbot[8].
  • Ajahn Soṇa's religion is recorded as Buddhism[9].
  • Ajahn Soṇa's religion is recorded as Christianity[10].
  • Ajahn Soṇa is recorded as male[11].
  • Ajahn Soṇa's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Ajahn Soṇa's residence is recorded as British Columbia[13].
  • Ajahn Soṇa's religious order is recorded as Amarapura–Rāmañña Order[14].
  • Ajahn Soṇa's family name is recorded as West[15].
  • Ajahn Soṇa's given name is recorded as Thomas[16].
  • Ajahn Soṇa's relative is recorded as George Robinson[17].
  • Ajahn Soṇa studied under Henepola Gunaratana[18].
  • Ajahn Soṇa's nickname is recorded as Tom[19].
  • Ajahn Soṇa's religious name is recorded as 𑀲𑁄𑀡[20].
  • Ajahn Soṇa's number of viewers/listeners is recorded as {'amount': '+4865273'}[21].
  • Ajahn Soṇa's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+15600'}[22].
  • Ajahn Soṇa's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+35300'}[23].

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Origins and Family

Ajahn Soṇa's place of birth was Canada[2]. He was born on April 5, 1954[3].

Education

Ajahn Soṇa studied under Henepola Gunaratana[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Buddhist monk[4] and classical guitarist[5]. Ajahn Soṇa held the position of abbot[8].

Personal Life

Religious affiliations include Buddhism[9], a religion[24] and Christianity[10], a major religious group[25], founded in 0033[26].

Why It Matters

Ajahn Soṇa is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

FAQs

Where was Ajahn Soṇa born?

Ajahn Soṇa was born in Canada[2].

What did Ajahn Soṇa do for work?

Ajahn Soṇa worked as Buddhist monk[4] and classical guitarist[5].

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Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Bamyers99 · 2026-09-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Thomas
    Youtube handle → ajahnsona
    Number of viewers/listeners → {'amount': '+4865273'}
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