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 CHAHAnother man understands that nature of the river is to change constantly, regardless of his likes and dislikes, and therefore he does not suffer.
AJAHN CHAHWe see that the sound is simply sound. If we understand like this, then there’s nothing more to it. We leave it be.
AJAHN CHAHKnow and watch your heart. It’s pure but emotions come to colour it. So let your mind be like a tightly woven net to catch emotions and feelings that come, and investigate them before you react.
AJAHN CHAHThe serene and peaceful mind is the true epitome of human achievement.
AJAHN CHAHYou 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.
AJAHN CHAHIf you see certainty in that which is uncertain, you are bound to suffer
AJAHN CHAHTrying to run away from suffering is actually to run toward it.
AJAHN CHAHIf you want a chicken to be a duck, and a duck to be a chicken, you will suffer.
AJAHN CHAHWhen one does not understand death, life can be very confusing.
AJAHN CHAHThe one who recognizes the uncertainty of phenomena is the Dharma within you.
AJAHN CHAHTo define Buddhism without a lot of words and phrases, we can simply say, ‘Don’t cling or hold on to anything. Harmonize with actuality, with things as they are.’
AJAHN CHAHThe forest is peaceful, why aren’t you? You hold on to things causing your confusion. Let nature teach you.
AJAHN CHAHIf you reflect in this way, you will have peace. Wherever you are, you will have this attitude of practice with you constantly.
AJAHN CHAHPeace is within oneself to be found in the same place as agitation and suffering.
AJAHN CHAHTo know existence as this flow, empty of lasting pleasure, void of self, is to find that which is stable and free of suffering, to find true peace in the world.
AJAHN CHAHDo everything with a mind that lets go. Do not expect praise or reward.
AJAHN CHAH