But when I know that the glass is already broken, every minute with it is precious.
AJAHN CHAHThere are people who are born and die and never once are aware of their breath going in and out of their body. That’s how far away they live from themselves
More Ajahn Chah Quotes
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The heart is just the heart; thoughts and feelings are just thoughts and feelings. Let things be just as they are.
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The Dhamma has to be found by looking into your own heart and seeing that which is true and that which is not, that which is balanced and that which is not balanced.
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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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The one who recognizes the uncertainty of phenomena is the Dharma within you.
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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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It is not found in a forest or on a hilltop, nor is it given by a teacher. Where you experience suffering, you can also find freedom from suffering.
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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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All religions are like different cars all moving in the same direction. People who don’t see it have no light in their hearts.
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If we want to really see the Buddha, we should observe his virtuous qualities.
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Well, if it really was her anger, then she should be able to tell it to go away, shouldnt she? But it really isn’t hers to command.
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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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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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One day some people came to the master and asked: How can you be happy in a world of such impermanence, where you cannot protect your loved ones from harm, illness or death?
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Of course there are dozens of meditation techniques, but it all comes down to this – just let it all be. Step over here where it is cool, out of the battle. Why not give it a try?
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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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