I know this glass is already broken, so I enjoy it – incredibly.
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 mind is intrinsically tranquil. Out of this tranquility, anxiety and confusion are born. If one sees and knows this confusion, then the mind is tranquil once more.
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The heart is the only book worth reading.
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If we see suffering then we don’t have suffering.
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When the heart truly understands, it lets go of everything.
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You should settle the issue right there. One who runs away from suffering out of fear is the most foolish person of all. He will simply increases his stupidity endlessly.
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Of course there are dozens of meditation techniques, but it all comes down to this – just let it all be. Step over here where it is cool, out of the battle. Why not give it a try?
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Do not try to become anything. Do not make yourself into anything. Do not be a meditator. Do not become enlightened.
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One 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.
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The forest is peaceful, why aren’t you? You hold on to things causing your confusion. Let nature teach you.
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Only one book is worth reading: the heart.
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Know and watch your heart. It’s pure but emotions come to colour it.
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The mind of one who practises doesn’t run away anywhere, it stays right there. Good, evil, happiness and unhappiness, right and wrong arise, and he knows them all.
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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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At some point your heart will tell itself what to do.
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If you are still following your likes and dislikes, you have not even begun to practise Dhamma.
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