All Ajahn Chah Quotes
- Regarding this Dhamma, it is not something that we can simply talk about or take another's word for it. We need to develop meditation so… Arise
- To observe and watch one's own mind is something really interesting. The untrained mind will run and follow its old habit patterns. Because it has… All
- To practice Dhamma means to observe and examine oneself. Dhamma
- If we want to really see the Buddha, we should observe his virtuous qualities. Whatever he taught, we should practise it. Only bowing to him… Bowing
- When we conquer ourselves, then everything will be conquered: oneself, others, and all the sense objects as well, coming in by way of the eyes,… All
- To give up doing evil is more important than making merit. Evil
- We have limited time in our life, therefore we should try to teach ourselves, not to teach others. We should conquer ourselves, rather than conquer… Arise
- Happiness and suffering do not depend on being poor or rich, they depend on having the right or wrong understanding in our mind. Depend
- We protect virtue so that virtue will protect us. Inspirational
- The mind of one who practises doesn't run away anywhere, it stays right there. Good, evil, happiness and unhappiness, right and wrong arise, and he… All
- Wisdom is in yourself, just like a sweet ripe mango is already in a young green one. Green
- Letting go a little brings a little peace. Letting go a lot brings a lot of peace. Letting go completely brings complete peace. Brings
- When the heart truly understands, it lets go of everything. Go
- To define Buddhism without a lot of words and phrases, we can simply say, 'Don't cling or hold on to anything. Harmonize with actuality, with… Actuality
- The forest is peaceful, why aren’t you? You hold on to things causing your confusion. Let nature teach you. Hear the bird’s song then let… Aren
- Learn to see that it is not things that bother us, that we go out to bother them. See the world as a mirror. It… All
- Remember you dont meditate to get anything, but to get rid of things. We do it, not with desire, but with letting go. If you… Desire
- Where does peace arise? Peace arises whenever we let something go. Arise
- The Dharma Path is to keep walking forward. But the true Dharma has no going forward, no going backward, and no standing still. Backward
- Don’t be attached to visions or lights in meditation, don’t rise or fall with them. What’s so great about brightness? My flashlight has it. It… Attached
- The serene and peaceful mind is the true epitome of human achievement. Achievement
- 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… Accord
- 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,… Able
- The heart is the only book worth reading. Book
- But when I know that the glass is already broken, every minute with it is precious. Already Broken