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.
AJAHN CHAHLearn to let go without struggle, simply let go, to be just as you are – no holding on, no attachment, free.
More Ajahn Chah Quotes
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Time is our present breath.
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When one does not understand death, life can be very confusing.
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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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All that I have said up to now has merely been words. When people come to see me, I have to say something. But it is best not to speak about these matters too much.
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The Dhamma has to be found by looking into your own heart and seeing that which is true and that which is not, that which is balanced and that which is not balanced.
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Remember you dont meditate to get anything, but to get rid of things.
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We will come to understand that everything in the world is our teacher.
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If it shouldn’t happen, it wouldn’t happen.
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Where does peace arise? Peace arises whenever we let something go.
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Only one book is worth reading: the heart.
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To 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.
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Know and watch your heart. It’s pure but emotions come to colour it.
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The ultimate truth is like the flavour of an apple which you can’t see with the eye or hear with the ear.
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Some people are afraid of generosity. They feel they will be taken advantage of or oppressed.
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If we see suffering then we don’t have suffering.
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