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.
AJAHN CHAHTherefore we have to train our mind. The meditation practice in Buddhism is all about training one’s own mind.
More Ajahn Chah Quotes
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Remember you dont meditate to get anything, but to get rid of things.
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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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The teachings say that wherever a problem arises it must be settled right there. Where suffering lies is right where non-suffering will arise, it ceases at the place where it arises.
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The heart is the only book worth reading.
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Why are we born? We are born so that we will not have to be born again.
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Some people are afraid of generosity. They feel they will be taken advantage of or oppressed.
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Looking for peace is like looking for a turtle with a mustache: You won’t be able to find it. But when your heart is ready, peace will come looking for you.
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There’s no need to explain anything at length. Let go of love and hate and let things be. That’s all that I do in my own practice.
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When the heart truly understands, it lets go of everything.
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This is the nature of the mind. We must find our own practice and persevere.
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If you have time to be mindful, you have time to meditate.
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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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Well, if it really was her anger, then she should be able to tell it to go away, shouldnt she? But it really isn’t hers to command.
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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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To give up doing evil is more important than making merit.
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