When one does not understand death, life can be very confusing.
AJAHN CHAHWhen sitting in meditation, say, “That’s not my business!” with every thought that comes by.
More Ajahn Chah Quotes
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In practice, some come to see easily, some with difficulty. But whatever the case, never mind.
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The Dhamma has to be found by looking into your own heart and seeing that which is true and that which is not, that which is balanced and that which is not balanced.
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If you want to understand suffering you must look into the situation at hand.
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If you haven’t wept deeply, you haven’t begun to meditate.
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We say that to ‘give up all evil and to develop the good’ is the heart of the Buddha’s teaching.
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I know this glass is already broken, so I enjoy it – incredibly.
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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.
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You will witness all kinds of scenes and actors, all kinds of temptations and stories, everything imaginable.
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Steady practice is keeping mindful in every posture, whether sitting, walking, standing or lying down.
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We practice to learn how to let go, not how to increase our holding on to things. Enlightenment appears when you stop wanting anything.
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When coming out of sitting, don’t think that you’re coming out of meditation, but that you are only changing postures.
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All that I have said up to now has merely been words. When people come to see me, I have to say something. But it is best not to speak about these matters too much.
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Wisdom is in yourself, just like a sweet ripe mango is already in a young green one.
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People go through life blindly, ignoring death like revellers at a party feasting on fine foods. They ignore that later they will have to go to the toilet, so they do not bother to find out where there is one.
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We can always find time to breathe. In the same way, if we see the importance of meditation practice we will find the time to practice.
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