But when I know that the glass is already broken, every minute with it is precious.
AJAHN CHAHAll religions are like different cars all moving in the same direction. People who don’t see it have no light in their hearts.
More Ajahn Chah Quotes
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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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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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If you have time to be mindful, you have time to meditate.
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Difficult or easy, the Buddha said not to be heedless. Just that–don’t be heedless. Why? Because life is not certain.
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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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We have limited time in our life, therefore we should try to teach ourselves, not to teach others.
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The 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.
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Where does peace arise? Peace arises whenever we let something go.
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I am like a tree in a forest. Birds come to the tree, they sit on its branches and eat its fruits.
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The ultimate truth is like the flavour of an apple which you can’t see with the eye or hear with the ear.
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When we see beyond self, we no longer cling to happiness. And when we stop clinging, we can begin to be happy.
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With even a little intuitive wisdom we will be able to see clearly the ways of the world.
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Just go into the room, sit in the centre of the room, open the doors and windows, and see who comes to visit.
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If we see suffering then we don’t have suffering.
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If we want to really see the Buddha, we should observe his virtuous qualities.
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