Another man understands that nature of the river is to change constantly, regardless of his likes and dislikes, and therefore he does not suffer.
AJAHN CHAHThe one who recognizes the uncertainty of phenomena is the Dharma within you.
More Ajahn Chah Quotes
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The heart of the path is quite easy.
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Do not be in a hurry or try to push your practice. If you become peaceful, then accept it,; if you don’t become peaceful, then accept that also.
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If you want to understand suffering you must look into the situation at hand.
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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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See the world as a mirror. It is all a reflection of the mind. When you know this, you can grow in every moment, and every experience reveals truth and brings understanding.
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Steady practice is keeping mindful in every posture, whether sitting, walking, standing or lying down.
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To practice Dhamma means to observe and examine oneself.
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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 ladle is in the soup pot every day, but it doesn’t know the taste of the soup. You must reflect and meditate.
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If you let go completely you will have complete peace.
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There are people who are born and die and never once are aware of their breath going in and out of their body. That’s how far away they live from themselves
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The master held up a glass and said: Someone gave me this glass; It holds my water admirably and it glistens in the sunlight.
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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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Meditation is like a single log of wood. Insight and investigation are one end of the log; calm and concentration are the other end. If you lift up the whole log, both sides come up at once. Which is concentration and which is insight? Just this mind.
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