A Dhamma discussion based on the question...

"Theruwan Saranai Bhante, have you encountered any lay people who have reached supramundane stages of practice, such as attaining the Jhanas or even attaining Sotapanna and/or beyond? What do you think allowed them to reach such stages of practice while still living as laypeople especially in the modern-day with all its distractions etc? (e.g. lifestyle changes, qualities, certain practices, mindset etc) Thank-you in advance Bhante 🙏"