The heart is the only book worth reading.
AJAHN CHAHWisdom is in yourself, just like a sweet ripe mango is already in a young green one.
More Ajahn Chah Quotes
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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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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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If you let go a little you will have a little happiness.
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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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Only one book is worth reading: the heart.
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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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All kinds of wonderful, rare animals will come to drink at the pool, and you will clearly see the nature of all things.
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Why do we have time to breathe? Because we see the importance of the breath.
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When the heart truly understands, it lets go of everything.
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We don’t meditate to see heaven, but to end suffering.
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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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If you let go completely you will have complete peace.
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The Dhamma has to sink deeply into the mind so that whatever we do, the mind has always goodness within it. All the ways of making merit are aiming at this. Goodness lies in the right view that is established in the mind.
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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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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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