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 CHAH
We see that the sound is simply sound. If we understand like this, then there’s nothing more to it. We leave it be.
More Ajahn Chah Quotes
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Another man understands that nature of the river is to change constantly, regardless of his likes and dislikes, and therefore he does not suffer.
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Don’t fall for it. Whenever the mind is happy or sad, don’t fall for it. Its all a deception.
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This is the nature of the mind. We must find our own practice and persevere.
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The heart is just the heart; thoughts and feelings are just thoughts and feelings. Let things be just as they are.
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All religions are like different cars all moving in the same direction. People who don’t see it have no light in their hearts.
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One man watches a river flow by. If he does not wish it to flow, to change ceaselessly in accord with its nature, he will suffer great pain.
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The only way to experience it is to put the teachings into practice. Once you taste it, you are no longer in any doubt about its flavour and you do not have to ask anyone else. The problem is solved.
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You will have a steady awareness within yourself.
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If you haven’t wept deeply, you haven’t begun to meditate.
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If you haven’t cried deeply a number of times, your meditation hasn’t really begun.
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When sitting in meditation, say, “That’s not my business!” with every thought that comes by.
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Truth is all there is. It’s like when you learned how to read, you can then read anywhere you go.
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When we conquer ourselves, then everything will be conquered: oneself, others, and all the sense objects as well, coming in by way of the eyes, ears, nose, tongue and body — it will all get conquered like this.
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Why do we suffer? Because we stepped on it. So the suffering comes from us.
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I know this glass is already broken, so I enjoy it – incredibly.
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