Difficult or easy, the Buddha said not to be heedless. Just that–don’t be heedless. Why? Because life is not certain.
AJAHN CHAH
You are your own teacher. Looking for teachers can’t solve your own doubts.
More Ajahn Chah Quotes
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If we want to really see the Buddha, we should observe his virtuous qualities.
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No. It’s simply a thorn. It doesn’t give suffering to anybody. If we step on it, we suffer immediately.
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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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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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The Dhamma has to sink deeply into the mind so that whatever we do, the mind has always goodness within it. All the ways of making merit are aiming at this. Goodness lies in the right view that is established in the mind.
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Steady practice is keeping mindful in every posture, whether sitting, walking, standing or lying down.
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The forest is peaceful, why aren’t you? You hold on to things causing your confusion. Let nature teach you.
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We don’t meditate to see heaven, but to end suffering.
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If you want to understand suffering you must look into the situation at hand.
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A woman wanted to know how to deal with anger. I asked when anger arose whose anger it was. She said it was hers.
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Your only job is to stay in your seat. You will see it all arise and pass, and out of this, wisdom and understanding will come.
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Where does rain come from? It comes from all the dirty water that evaporates from the earth, like urine and the water you throw out after washing your feet.
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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 you listen to the Dhamma teachings but don’t practice you’re like a ladle in a soup pot.
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