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From: julie julie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Sep 5, 2008 1:09 PM
Subject: [Mahayana_Indonesia] ~Ajahn Chah : naturalness in whatever you do
To: milis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, mahayana_indonesia <
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Cc: Ko Agus <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Sam Nyana Bhadra <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
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The Dhamma (teachings) of the Buddha is not found in books. If you want
to really see for yourself what the Buddha talking about you don't need to
bother with books. *Watch you own mind*. Examine to see how feelings come
and go, how thoughts come and go. *Don't be attached to anything, just be
mindful of whatever there is to see*. This is the way to the truths of the
Buddha.
Be natural. Everything you do in you life here is a chance to practice. It
is all Dhamma. When you do your chores try to be mindful. If you are
emptying a spittoon or cleaning a toilet don't feel you are doing it as a
favor for anyone else.
There is Dhamma in emptying spittoon. *Don't feel you are practicing only
when sitting still cross-legged*. Some of you have complained that there is
not enough time to meditate. Is there enough time to breathe? This is your
meditation: *mindfulness*, naturalness in whatever you do.
~Ajahn Chah, LIVING BUDDHIST MASTERS, by Jack Kornfield.
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