‘Once the mind has let go of external mind–objects, it means you’ll no longer feel disturbed by sound of traffic or other noises.’
Ajahn Chah
‘Once the mind has let go of external mind–objects, it means you’ll no longer feel disturbed by sound of traffic or other noises.’
Ajahn Chah
‘See the characteristics of virtuous conduct, meditation and wisdom and the way in which they merge together.’
Ajahn Chah
‘If we have wisdom then we’ll be able to examine this natural mind of ours and use it as our subject of study.’
Ajahn Chah
‘Mindfulness and clear comprehension alone are not enough to control the situation.’
Ajahn Chah
‘The teaching grates against our desires.’
Ajahn Chah
‘The real factors of enlightenment arise in the mind. Thus the Buddha gave various teachings.’
Ajahn Chah
‘To say that the Buddha has passed into Nibbana is not necessarily true. In a more profound sense the Buddha is still alive.’
Ajahn Chah
I’m telling you, it’s great fun to observe closely how the mind works.