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.
AJAHN CHAHThe one who recognizes the uncertainty of phenomena is the Dharma within you.
More Ajahn Chah Quotes
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Once you understand non-self, then the burden of life is gone. You’ll be at peace with the world. When we see beyond self, we no longer cling to happiness and we can truly be happy.
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If your mind is happy then you are happy anywhere you go. When wisdom awakens within you, you will see Truth wherever you look.
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Dharma is in your mind, not in the forest. Don’t believe others, just listen to your mind. You don’t have to go anywhere else.
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If you see certainty in that which is uncertain, you are bound to suffer
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If you reflect in this way, you will have peace. Wherever you are, you will have this attitude of practice with you constantly.
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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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If you let go completely you will have complete peace.
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The heart of the path is quite easy.
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If it shouldn’t happen, it wouldn’t happen.
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There are two kinds of suffering. There is the suffering you run away from, which follows you everywhere. And there is the suffering you face directly, and so become free.
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If we practise like this and develop mindfulness continuously, wisdom arises quickly and this is a fast way of practice.
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To practice Dhamma means to observe and examine oneself.
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Hear the bird’s song then let go. If you know nature, you’ll know truth. If you know truth, you’ll know nature.
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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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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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