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 a lot you will have a lot of happiness. If you let go completely you will be free.
AJAHN CHAHThe 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.
AJAHN CHAHRegarding this Dhamma, it is not something that we can simply talk about or take another’s word for it.
AJAHN CHAHJust know what is happening in your mind – not happy or sad about it, not attached. If you suffer see it, know it, and be empty. It’s like a letter – you have to open it before you can know what’s in it.
AJAHN CHAHIf we only make merit but have not stopped doing bad things, then we will never have a day of completion. It is like an overturned bowl which is left outside in the rain.
AJAHN CHAHWhen the heart truly understands, it lets go of everything.
AJAHN CHAHWe have limited time in our life, therefore we should try to teach ourselves, not to teach others.
AJAHN CHAHIf you haven’t wept deeply, you haven’t begun to meditate.
AJAHN CHAHTry to be mindful, and let things take their natural course. Then your mind will become still in any surroundings, like a clear forest pool.
AJAHN CHAHInvestigate yourself to find the truth – inside, not outside. Knowing yourself is most important.
AJAHN CHAHIf we want to really see the Buddha, we should observe his virtuous qualities.
AJAHN CHAHWhen sitting in meditation, say, “That’s not my business!” with every thought that comes by.
AJAHN CHAHWe don’t meditate to see heaven, but to end suffering.
AJAHN CHAHWisdom is in yourself, just like a sweet ripe mango is already in a young green one.
AJAHN CHAHThe serene and peaceful mind is the true epitome of human achievement.
AJAHN CHAHDo not be a bodhisattva, do not be an arahant, do not be anything at all. If you are a bodhisattva, you will suffer, if you are an arahant, you will suffer, if you are anything at all, you will suffer.
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