To know existence as this flow, empty of lasting pleasure, void of self, is to find that which is stable and free of suffering, to find true peace in the world.
AJAHN CHAHWhere does rain come from? It comes from all the dirty water that evaporates from the earth, like urine and the water you throw out after washing your feet.
More Ajahn Chah Quotes
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When you sit, let it be. What you walk, let it be. Grasp at nothing. Resist nothing.
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Your only job is to stay in your seat. You will see it all arise and pass, and out of this, wisdom and understanding will come.
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There are people who are born and die and never once are aware of their breath going in and out of their body. That’s how far away they live from themselves
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All religions are like different cars all moving in the same direction. People who don’t see it have no light in their hearts.
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Just know what is happening in your mind – not happy or sad about it, not attached. If you suffer see it, know it, and be empty. It’s like a letter – you have to open it before you can know what’s in it.
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You will see many strange and wonderful things come and go, but you will be still. This is the happiness of the Buddha.
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The Dharma Path is to keep walking forward. But the true Dharma has no going forward, no going backward, and no standing still.
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If you let go completely you will have complete peace.
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One man watches a river flow by. If he does not wish it to flow, to change ceaselessly in accord with its nature, he will suffer great pain.
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Then we don’t have to celebrate it or let anybody know about it, simply let the mind have firm confidence in the goodness and keep going like this.
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Time is our present breath.
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See the world as a mirror. It is all a reflection of the mind. When you know this, you can grow in every moment, and every experience reveals truth and brings understanding.
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At some point your heart will tell itself what to do.
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If suffering arises you must contemplate right there, you don’t have to run away.
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If you haven’t cried deeply a number of times, your meditation hasn’t really begun.
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