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 CHAHAnother man understands that nature of the river is to change constantly, regardless of his likes and dislikes, and therefore he does not suffer.
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 CHAHYou will see many strange and wonderful things come and go, but you will be still. This is the happiness of the Buddha.
AJAHN CHAHWhat’s so great about brightness? My flashlight has it. It can’t help us rid ourselves of our suffering.
AJAHN CHAHWe say that to ‘give up all evil and to develop the good’ is the heart of the Buddha’s teaching.
AJAHN CHAHWe have limited time in our life, therefore we should try to teach ourselves, not to teach others.
AJAHN CHAHThis is the nature of the mind. We must find our own practice and persevere.
AJAHN CHAHWhen we sit in meditation and hear a sound, we think, ‘Oh, that sound’s bothering me.’ If we see it like this, we suffer. But if we investigate a little deeper,
AJAHN CHAHWhen the heart truly understands, it lets go of everything.
AJAHN CHAHOne 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.
AJAHN CHAHI touch it and it rings! One day the wind may blow it off the shelf, or my elbow may knock it from the table.
AJAHN CHAHIf your mind is happy then you are happy anywhere you go. When wisdom awakens within you, you will see Truth wherever you look.
AJAHN CHAHThe heart of the path is quite easy.
AJAHN CHAHWhen sitting in meditation, say, “That’s not my business!” with every thought that comes by.
AJAHN CHAHThe only way to experience it is to put the teachings into practice. Once you taste it, you are no longer in any doubt about its flavour and you do not have to ask anyone else. The problem is solved.
AJAHN CHAHA madman and an arahant both smile, but the arahant knows why while the madman doesn’t.
AJAHN CHAH