Another man understands that nature of the river is to change constantly, regardless of his likes and dislikes, and therefore he does not suffer.
AJAHN CHAHIf we practise like this and develop mindfulness continuously, wisdom arises quickly and this is a fast way of practice.
More Ajahn Chah Quotes
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The heart of the path is quite easy.
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Therefore we have to train our mind. The meditation practice in Buddhism is all about training one’s own mind.
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Time is our present breath.
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Regarding this Dhamma, it is not something that we can simply talk about or take another’s word for it.
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When one does not understand death, life can be very confusing.
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Sati is life. Whenever we don’t have sati, when we are heedless, it’s as if we are dead.
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In practice, some come to see easily, some with difficulty. But whatever the case, never mind.
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Investigate yourself to find the truth – inside, not outside. Knowing yourself is most important.
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Do not try to become anything. Do not make yourself into anything. Do not be a meditator. Do not become enlightened.
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You will have a steady awareness within yourself.
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The Dhamma is revealing itself in every moment, but only when the mind is quiet can we understand what it is saying, for the Dhamma teaches without words.
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The forms of the world have their place, but in another way, there is nothing there. To be free, we need to respect both of these truths.
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When we gain some understanding we need to chew on it again so that we see it for ourselves with certainty: paccattam.
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You should know both the universal and the personal, the realm of forms and the freedom to not cling to them.
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Don’t think that only sitting with the eyes closed is practice. If you do think this way, then quickly change your thinking.
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