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Ajahn Chah

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1248 total appearances

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Wisdom of the Masters
'Our Real Home' - Venerable Ajahn Chah - Thai Forest Theravada Buddhism

In truth, there is no self to be found.

Wisdom of the Masters
'Our Real Home' - Venerable Ajahn Chah - Thai Forest Theravada Buddhism

There are only Dharmas.

Wisdom of the Masters
'Our Real Home' - Venerable Ajahn Chah - Thai Forest Theravada Buddhism

continually arising and passing away as is their nature.

Wisdom of the Masters
'Our Real Home' - Venerable Ajahn Chah - Thai Forest Theravada Buddhism

Every single moment we're undergoing birth and death.

Wisdom of the Masters
'Our Real Home' - Venerable Ajahn Chah - Thai Forest Theravada Buddhism

This is the way things are.

Wisdom of the Masters
'Our Real Home' - Venerable Ajahn Chah - Thai Forest Theravada Buddhism

When we think of the Lord Buddha, how truly he spoke, we feel how worthy he is of reverence and respect.

Wisdom of the Masters
'Our Real Home' - Venerable Ajahn Chah - Thai Forest Theravada Buddhism

And whenever we see the truth of something, we see his teachings, even if we've never actually practiced the Dharma.

Wisdom of the Masters
'Our Real Home' - Venerable Ajahn Chah - Thai Forest Theravada Buddhism

But even if we have a knowledge of the teachings, have studied and practiced them, as long as we still haven't seen the truth, we are still homeless.

Wisdom of the Masters
'Our Real Home' - Venerable Ajahn Chah - Thai Forest Theravada Buddhism

So understand this point.

Wisdom of the Masters
'Our Real Home' - Venerable Ajahn Chah - Thai Forest Theravada Buddhism

All people, all creatures are preparing to leave

Wisdom of the Masters
'Our Real Home' - Venerable Ajahn Chah - Thai Forest Theravada Buddhism

When beings have lived an appropriate time, they must go on their way.

Wisdom of the Masters
'Our Real Home' - Venerable Ajahn Chah - Thai Forest Theravada Buddhism

Rich, poor, young and old must all experience this change.

Wisdom of the Masters
'Our Real Home' - Venerable Ajahn Chah - Thai Forest Theravada Buddhism

When you realize that's the way the world is, you'll feel that it's a wearisome place.

Wisdom of the Masters
'Our Real Home' - Venerable Ajahn Chah - Thai Forest Theravada Buddhism

When you see that there's nothing real or substantial you can rely on, you'll feel wearied and disenchanted.

Wisdom of the Masters
'Our Real Home' - Venerable Ajahn Chah - Thai Forest Theravada Buddhism

Being disenchanted doesn't mean you are averse.

Wisdom of the Masters
'Our Real Home' - Venerable Ajahn Chah - Thai Forest Theravada Buddhism

The mind is clear.

Wisdom of the Masters
'Our Real Home' - Venerable Ajahn Chah - Thai Forest Theravada Buddhism

It sees that there's nothing to be done to remedy this state of affairs.

Wisdom of the Masters
'Our Real Home' - Venerable Ajahn Chah - Thai Forest Theravada Buddhism

it's just the way the world is knowing in this way you can let go of attachment letting go with a mind that is neither happy nor sad but at peace with conditions through seeing their changing nature with wisdom Anicca Vata Sankara

Wisdom of the Masters
'Our Real Home' - Venerable Ajahn Chah - Thai Forest Theravada Buddhism

All conditions are impermanent.

Wisdom of the Masters
'Our Real Home' - Venerable Ajahn Chah - Thai Forest Theravada Buddhism

To put it simply, impermanence is the Buddha.