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.
AJAHN CHAHA good practice is to ask yourself very sincerely, ‘Why was I born?’ Ask yourself this question in the morning, in the afternoon, and at night…every day.
More Ajahn Chah Quotes
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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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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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The mind of one who practises doesn’t run away anywhere, it stays right there. Good, evil, happiness and unhappiness, right and wrong arise, and he knows them all.
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Some people are afraid of generosity. They feel they will be taken advantage of or oppressed.
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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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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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We do it, not with desire, but with letting go. If you want anything, you wont find it.
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Where does peace arise? Peace arises whenever we let something go.
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We see that the sound is simply sound. If we understand like this, then there’s nothing more to it. We leave it be.
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At some point your heart will tell itself what to do.
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Time is our present breath.
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Steady practice is keeping mindful in every posture, whether sitting, walking, standing or lying down.
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If suffering arises you must contemplate right there, you don’t have to run away.
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Then we don’t have to celebrate it or let anybody know about it, simply let the mind have firm confidence in the goodness and keep going like this.
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The mind is intrinsically tranquil. Out of this tranquility, anxiety and confusion are born. If one sees and knows this confusion, then the mind is tranquil once more.
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