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.
AJAHN CHAHWith even a little intuitive wisdom we will be able to see clearly the ways of the world.
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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Letting go a little brings a little peace. Letting go a lot brings a lot of peace. Letting go completely brings complete peace.
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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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One man watches a river flow by. If he does not wish it to flow, to change ceaselessly in accord with its nature, he will suffer great pain.
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You are your own teacher. Looking for teachers can’t solve your own doubts.
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I know this glass is already broken, so I enjoy it – incredibly.
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Mental activity is like a deadly poisonous cobra. If we don’t interfere with a cobra, how poisonous it may be, it simply goes its own away.
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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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Why do we have time to breathe? Because we see the importance of the breath.
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I touch it and it rings! One day the wind may blow it off the shelf, or my elbow may knock it from the table.
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You will witness all kinds of scenes and actors, all kinds of temptations and stories, everything imaginable.
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Breathing is something vital to peoples lives. If you see that Dhamma practice is vital to your life, then you will feel that breathing and practising the Dhamma are equally important.
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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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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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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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