We do it, not with desire, but with letting go. If you want anything, you wont find it.
AJAHN CHAHThe heart is just the heart; thoughts and feelings are just thoughts and feelings. Let things be just as they are.
More Ajahn Chah Quotes
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When sitting in meditation, say, “That’s not my business!” with every thought that comes by.
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Do not try to become anything. Do not make yourself into anything. Do not be a meditator. Do not become enlightened.
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Raise families and look after themselves, that’s all. To them, being smart is more important than being wise!
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Wisdom is in yourself, just like a sweet ripe mango is already in a young green one.
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You 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.
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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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We should conquer ourselves, rather than conquer others. Whether coming or going, standing, sitting or lying down, our mind should be focused in this way.
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Holding on to anger as a personal possession will cause suffering. If anger really belonged to us, it would have to obey us. If it doesn’t obey us, that means it’s only a deception.
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Once you understand non-self, then the burden of life is gone. You’ll be at peace with the world. When we see beyond self, we no longer cling to happiness and we can truly be happy.
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Peace is within oneself to be found in the same place as agitation and suffering.
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At some point your heart will tell itself what to do.
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Don’t be attached to visions or lights in meditation, don’t rise or fall with them.
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If it shouldn’t happen, it wouldn’t happen.
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We will come to understand that everything in the world is our teacher.
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Better to begin practice without delay. I am like a good friend inviting you to go somewhere. Do not hesitate, just get going. You won’t regret it.
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