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
AJAHN CHAHBetter to begin practice without delay. I am like a good friend inviting you to go somewhere. Do not hesitate, just get going. You won’t regret it.
More Ajahn Chah Quotes
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No. It’s simply a thorn. It doesn’t give suffering to anybody. If we step on it, we suffer immediately.
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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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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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These days people don’t search for the Truth. People study simply in order to find knowledge necessary to make a living.
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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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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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If you let go a little you will have a little happiness.
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When the heart truly understands, it lets go of everything.
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Why do we have time to breathe? Because we see the importance of the breath.
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We can always find time to breathe. In the same way, if we see the importance of meditation practice we will find the time to practice.
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The meditator simply knows them, they don’t enter his mind. That is, he has no clinging. He is simply the experiencer.
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If you have time to be mindful, you have time to meditate.
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Know and watch your heart. It’s pure but emotions come to colour it.
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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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You are your own teacher. Looking for teachers can’t solve your own doubts.
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