The heart is the only book worth reading.
AJAHN CHAHTrying to run away from suffering is actually to run toward it.
More Ajahn Chah Quotes
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The Dhamma is revealing itself in every moment, but only when the mind is quiet can we understand what it is saying, for the Dhamma teaches without words.
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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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One day some people came to the master and asked: How can you be happy in a world of such impermanence, where you cannot protect your loved ones from harm, illness or death?
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Just go into the room, sit in the centre of the room, open the doors and windows, and see who comes to visit.
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To observe and watch one’s own mind is something really interesting. The untrained mind will run and follow its old habit patterns. Because it has not been trained and taught, it will get lost in all kinds of stories and issues.
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Just 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.
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You will see many strange and wonderful things come and go, but you will be still. This is the happiness of the Buddha.
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Of course there are dozens of meditation techniques, but it all comes down to this – just let it all be. Step over here where it is cool, out of the battle. Why not give it a try?
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The serene and peaceful mind is the true epitome of human achievement.
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Where does peace arise? Peace arises whenever we let something go.
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If you let go completely you will have complete peace.
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To practice Dhamma means to observe and examine oneself.
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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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When you sit, let it be. What you walk, let it be. Grasp at nothing. Resist nothing.
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With even a little intuitive wisdom we will be able to see clearly the ways of the world.
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