Do not try to become anything. Do not make yourself into anything. Do not be a meditator. Do not become enlightened.
AJAHN CHAHDo not try to become anything. Do not make yourself into anything. Do not be a meditator. Do not become enlightened.
AJAHN CHAHWe practice to learn how to let go, not how to increase our holding on to things. Enlightenment appears when you stop wanting anything.
AJAHN CHAHBetter to begin practice without delay. I am like a good friend inviting you to go somewhere. Do not hesitate, just get going. You won’t regret it.
AJAHN CHAHDharma is in your mind, not in the forest. Don’t believe others, just listen to your mind. You don’t have to go anywhere else.
AJAHN CHAHSteady practice is keeping mindful in every posture, whether sitting, walking, standing or lying down.
AJAHN CHAHRemember you dont meditate to get anything, but to get rid of things.
AJAHN CHAHWe have limited time in our life, therefore we should try to teach ourselves, not to teach others.
AJAHN CHAHBut when I know that the glass is already broken, every minute with it is precious.
AJAHN CHAHWhen we gain some understanding we need to chew on it again so that we see it for ourselves with certainty: paccattam.
AJAHN CHAHIf you listen to the Dhamma teachings but don’t practice you’re like a ladle in a soup pot.
AJAHN CHAHAt some point your heart will tell itself what to do.
AJAHN CHAHTrying to run away from suffering is actually to run toward it.
AJAHN CHAHJust go into the room, sit in the centre of the room, open the doors and windows, and see who comes to visit.
AJAHN CHAHInvestigate yourself to find the truth – inside, not outside. Knowing yourself is most important.
AJAHN CHAHHolding on to anger as a personal possession will cause suffering. If anger really belonged to us, it would have to obey us. If it doesn’t obey us, that means it’s only a deception.
AJAHN CHAHDon’t fall for it. Whenever the mind is happy or sad, don’t fall for it. Its all a deception.
AJAHN CHAH