The heart of the path is quite easy.
AJAHN CHAHWhy do we have time to breathe? Because we see the importance of the breath.
More Ajahn Chah Quotes
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The heart is the only book worth reading.
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Time is our present breath.
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In practice, some come to see easily, some with difficulty. But whatever the case, never mind.
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If you let go a lot you will have a lot of happiness. If you let go completely you will be free.
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Better to begin practice without delay. I am like a good friend inviting you to go somewhere. Do not hesitate, just get going. You won’t regret it.
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The one who recognizes the uncertainty of phenomena is the Dharma within you.
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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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Where does rain come from? It comes from all the dirty water that evaporates from the earth, like urine and the water you throw out after washing your feet.
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Another man understands that nature of the river is to change constantly, regardless of his likes and dislikes, and therefore he does not suffer.
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No. It’s simply a thorn. It doesn’t give suffering to anybody. If we step on it, we suffer immediately.
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When the heart truly understands, it lets go of everything.
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A woman wanted to know how to deal with anger. I asked when anger arose whose anger it was. She said it was hers.
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Look at your own mind. The one who carries things thinks he’s got things, but the one who looks on sees only the heaviness. Throw away things, lose them, and find lightness.
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Just know what is happening in your mind – not happy or sad about it, not attached. If you suffer see it, know it, and be empty. It’s like a letter – you have to open it before you can know what’s in it.
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Your only job is to stay in your seat. You will see it all arise and pass, and out of this, wisdom and understanding will come.
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