When we sit in meditation and hear a sound, we think, ‘Oh, that sound’s bothering me.’ If we see it like this, we suffer. But if we investigate a little deeper,
AJAHN CHAHIf you let go a lot you will have a lot of happiness. If you let go completely you will be free.
More Ajahn Chah Quotes
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The serene and peaceful mind is the true epitome of human achievement.
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People go through life blindly, ignoring death like revellers at a party feasting on fine foods. They ignore that later they will have to go to the toilet, so they do not bother to find out where there is one.
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When we see beyond self, we no longer cling to happiness. And when we stop clinging, we can begin to be happy.
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This is the nature of the mind. We must find our own practice and persevere.
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Whatever he taught, we should practise it. Only bowing to him is not enough. We need to renounce, give up, stop, so that we may see the Buddha.
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You should think about your own death 3 times per day at the very least.
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We need to develop meditation so that the understanding arises clearly within oneself. It is not the case that merely by listening to another’s explanation our defilements will disappear.
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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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When the heart truly understands, it lets go of everything.
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When we gain some understanding we need to chew on it again so that we see it for ourselves with certainty: paccattam.
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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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With even a little intuitive wisdom we will be able to see clearly the ways of the world.
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Looking for peace is like looking for a turtle with a mustache: You won’t be able to find it. But when your heart is ready, peace will come looking for you.
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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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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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