You should think about your own death 3 times per day at the very least.
AJAHN CHAHWe don’t meditate to see heaven, but to end suffering.
More Ajahn Chah Quotes
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At some point your heart will tell itself what to do.
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When suffering arises, where does it arise from? The cause is wrong view, the fruit of that being suffering. If it was right view it wouldn’t cause suffering.
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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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We do it, not with desire, but with letting go. If you want anything, you wont find it.
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When nature finally calls, they have no idea where to go and are in a mess.
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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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Practicing meditation is just like breathing. While working we breathe, while sleeping we breathe, while sitting down we breathe…
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It is not found in a forest or on a hilltop, nor is it given by a teacher. Where you experience suffering, you can also find freedom from suffering.
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Raise families and look after themselves, that’s all. To them, being smart is more important than being wise!
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The forms of the world have their place, but in another way, there is nothing there. To be free, we need to respect both of these truths.
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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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We will come to understand that everything in the world is our teacher.
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The heart is the only book worth reading.
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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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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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