FAQ for Ajhan Chah monks.

Q : I tried a lot during exercise, but I still feel as though we are not achieving the results a bit.

Answers : This is very important. Do not find any way to achieve something. Even the desire to achieve liberation or enlightenment will also forbade her to pursue her goals. Despite engrossed day and night trying to exercise more, but if you are still motivated by the desire to achieve a certain result, then we will never be able to find peace. The impact arising from the desire that is the cause of all the confusion brought and mental agitation. How much oil has put time and effort into the practice, but to understand that wisdom can never arise from the desire to be. Just to let all the animals themselves naturally circulating. The attention should be directed to your mind and body, and is not seeking to gain anything at all. Even for the practice to enlightenment should not dwell on it.

Q : For sleep, why? I have to sleep more or less?

Answers : Yes, that should not put that question to me, because I do not know how to answer. For some people, about four hours sleep per night have more than enough. But the more important thing is to get your self introspection to find out. If too little sleep, the body will all have to endure any fatigue, and will be hard to maintain his focus. Conversely, if too much sleep makes the mind becomes dull or agitated. Themselves have to find a balance for yourself. Be attentively observing the reaction of the mind and body to estimate the demand for sleep. When awake, the bed rest should not because that's how the mind is polluted ( in bed idly thinking things will bring these feelings confused and aimless) . Be restore attention immediately after waking.   

Question : Regarding the food must be how? Should eat more or less?

Answers : For sleeping or eating, the answer just the same: to find out myself. Eating is a requirement of the body. Food should look as a remedy. Eating with a certain amount of normal, but after they eat or sleep again becoming more and more obese, of course there is a wrong estimate ( need to eat less) ! Should observe the reactions of the body and in mind. No need to fasting. Instead of fasting is just to test whether the amount of food will bring the impact on the body. That's the way to find a natural balance. Let's put all the food in general bowls right to rule ascetic practices. That's how my estimation easier in terms of food needed for each meal. Must carefully observe her while eating. Get to know her, judging her. The core of the practice is also there. No need to do anything else. Only just observed. Judge yourself and observe your mind. It was his way of helping to find a natural method best practice.  

Q : Between an Asian consciousness and a Westerner there any difference or not?

FAQ : In principle there is no difference at all. If so, it's just practice and language. The human mind has the natural properties are exactly alike. Greed and hatred are the same in the minds of Western or Eastern. Suffering and the cessation of suffering, too, are also similarities between all people.

Q : For the practice may need to read a lot and studied classics or not?

FAQ : Dhamma (Dhamma) of the Buddha can not find in books. If you really want to find the Buddha's teachings, it is not necessary to too many books. Just mind your observation is enough. Try to observe and find out the emotion out and vanish how thoughts arise and perish. While observing and understanding how it is never necessary to cling to any one of anything. Just focus on what needs to be observed. This is what his path to the truth of the Buddha. Keep the wild.

Everything you do in life and being in the moment are occasions to help her practice. All things that are Dhamma (Dharma). Whether they're cleaning house and just try to keep our attention. Pour the cleaning spittoons or the bridge should not think that he's working on behalf of someone else. Dhamma exists in the action right down the spittoons. Do not think that only when sitting still, cross your legs together, this truly is practice. Of you who are sitting here have complained that they did not have time to meditate or not? So we try to get enough time to breathe or not? This is what allows meditation: concentration and keep a natural attitude whether you're doing anything. 

Q : Why do I not get an audience with him every day?

Answers : If something can come to ask questions. But no need to be met every day together in this place (ie where the lecture hall in the temple ) . Although I have answered all your questions, from the most trivial question to the most important question is not how well you understand the operation of the questions is going on in your mind be. The most important thing is that you have to manually take his introspection, self raises questions for yourself.

Sometimes three days if the lecture attentively once it is full, then carry out the preaching was to compare them with their practice ( mean compare the theory with the experience to bring from his own private practice) . There is something right or not? Or is it different? For some reason my questions again? Who questions ( without ego - ie no ego - is anyone wondering ) ? You can only understand when you get to know yourself self-introspection?

Question : Sometimes I feel very worried about keeping the commandments of the monastery where monks. such as accidentally killing an insect, I have committed an act worthy of blame or not?

Answers : Although international law and ethics - sila - it's mostly in the practice, but that does not mean I have to blindly comply. For action or killing the offense is serious what its intentionality ( intentional) . So let's learn his own mind ( whether you deliberately kill or offense to intentionally injure and bring suffering to other beings or not) . Do not worry too much about the problems of religious precepts where monasteries. Of course, strictly complying with the rule will be active support for the practice, but also some anxiety monks because the precepts of making them lose sleep loss. Discipline is not a burden to carry that to people. It is only necessary for the basic practice ( ethical creating favorable conditions to help people cultivate their minds transformed and opened a path for her flat and clear.'s path who lack full moral obstacles, fire red, deep pits, snakes, wild beasts ... ) , and you have to understand that, in addition to the above precepts must also abide by the rules and discipline of asceticism more ( Ajahn Chah was a monk in the forest, famous as a teacher is very strict with his disciples, he always challenged them before their doctrinal teaching. Maintaining ethical reflections heart determination of their practice but also a power to help her overcome her own instincts) . If compliance and keeping precepts are so many things if only weaken further 227 such as the basic precepts, it is enough to give her a lot of benefits, because of the rule that will create the its a more simple life ( morality gives her a life obstacles and complex, full of anxiety, fear and suffering ) . I will no longer have to worry and always wondered how to act ( to get out of the circumstances that govern their problems) , and so I shall not have to think about it anymore and just care practice only. Discipline helps us to create a harmonious collective life, so that the joint activities will be more peaceful. Apparently all individuals have the same style and the same behavior. Moral precepts and a broken pedal his help increase attentiveness and intelligence. If you want to strictly adhere to the rule of the monastery where monks and ascetic rule (x print note "austerity" and "mortification" means different ascetic lifestyle is a simple, action identified as a damnation of his body ) , then we are certain to choose a simple life, that is, to limit any private holdings. The following summary is what the Buddha had to practice: avoid evil and do not try to do good, to live with minimum conditions, purified his mind. In other words, focus on the mind and body of their own: whether you're sitting, standing, walking or lying down, always have to learn yourself.

Q: What do I do wonder if everything (the confusion and doubt) abused me, such as a promotion in my practice or even my teacher? 

FAQ : Questions are natural conversation. Anyone have any questions, especially when entering a new path. It is possible that you also have many questions. But the more important thing is that you should not identify yourself through that question: in other words, is not locked himself into his questions, because that's just how my mind made running around out never escape. Do not let yourself fall into that situation but to analyze the process of formation of that question, that is the question that I raised with my self. One must look to see who is the questions. Must keep track of the questions was born and disappear like. That is not the way to help yourself become a victim of them ( questions, anxiety, fear, confusion is not alone, they are different from themselves and outside themselves. use the mind to observe, analyze and find understand them to be aware that they are not existent in the composition in his mind) . Separate out the questions and see that they do not belong on the composition of their minds: it is a way to bring peace to the mind. Let go of what you are clinging. Letting go of the questions, just keep an eye on them remotely like that. That is the way to relieve yourself from all the confusion.

Q : For the practice of others? Today there seems to be too much for teachers as well as practice systems different too, that no longer know how to choose.

FAQ : What is it he did not like to go to a different city. You can go in from the north or south, follow this road or that road. In fact, the difference between practice systems while also indicative of very external way.

According to this way or it is just the way he is different he would go faster or slower is all. If mindful (t inhibition learn and practice seriously) then finally just a second. However, there is a single major point that all systems must practice proper implementation for it was letting go (unattached) , and it really is a new way to work seriously (b drink socially very broad meaning and includes several levels: not only let go of the things that we cling on in the mind as well as body, but also to let go of the ego that is his own ego and both the emptiness of his own existence anymore ) . 

Maybe you also want to see how adventurous a trip, which is to find other teachers or practicing other systems. Of course, for some of you who also had worked for him. The desire was extremely natural. But in the end you will also discover whether there is one thing to raise a thousand questions with any practice any system, it will also not certain there is a way to help her find the truth . And then one day you will let go of my disappointment. Then you will understand that the only way to stop his introspection, the mind can comprehend it what Buddha says. You do not need to find anything outside of you. Sooner or later one day that you will have to go back with her ​​to-face with the true nature of yourself. The only place that can help you understand the Dhamma (Dhamma) is nothing ( no need to urge thoughtful, running around, finding all other of teachers, but let's look at teachers in the deepest area of his mind, that is the true essence of yourself. heaven, hell, or bliss or nirvana, including emptiness and emptiness of emptiness is also present in that place) .

Q : I have a feeling that the professor does not worry much practice at all. Apparently they seem to be ignored and not paying much attention. This makes me very afraid.

Answers : Looking at other people is not a good thing at all. That will prevent the advancement of their practice. If discontented, please keep looking at her own discontent, it is in their inner consciousness ( dissatisfaction is created by yourself for yourself, it operates inside his mind and his own damnation, the beyond just the operation of all natural phenomena drawn by the cause and the consequences of them) . Adherence to the rule of others seriously makes her admire them or vice versa is not worthy of the sincere ones, then it is not my story. It is impossible to gain wisdom by looking at other guys. Monastic precepts which is a tool to use in their own meditation ( create favorable conditions for their meditation helps) , not a soul thing ( an ideal form, an intentionally dark superior ) to that based on that to criticize or censure others.

Q : I have tried a lot in practice with the aim of the sensual. I closed his eyes and focused on each tiny event occurred, as well as my every move. While such food, I eat very slowly, trying to sense what happens in relation to events such as chewing, savoring, swallowing, etc. ..

I was always very conscious and careful when moving from stage to other stages. Exercise such right or not?

FAQ : Active like the sensual way training is very true. It's very important to keep one's attention like that all day. However, it should not come to too much ( just moderate and always keep a certain lightness, because the mind must also focus on other things ) ! Travel, meals and actions will help ease his promotion a natural attention to everything going on inside his inner (please note that body and mind are linked together, focusing on sensual is forcing his mind, not letting it jump and fly freely outward. When the mind is forced to find out what it is doing and what is its nature) . Do not execute meditate on something requires effort, their means are required to adapt to certain stereotypes (revolutionary themes or constraints such trouble) made ​​me lose go comfort. Because it is just another form of desire ( lust and unsatisfactory ) . Be patient, trying and persevering. If implemented in a natural way and always keep one's attention, the intellectual and appears so natural.

Q : Do I need to sit still very long, every hour to hour or not?

Answers : No, no need to sit in a row hour to hour. Many people believe that the more meditative posture, the more peace of mind achieved. I see hens lay more in their nests all day to day ( under a certain angle can also be interpreted as the hens that are patient and persistent "meditation" a natural way about their upcoming male chicks hatched later ) ! Intellectual from a continuous attention in any position that. The training should start right from the morning when they wake up and continue until you go to bed (sleep should understand that while the impact arising from meditation during the day will also continue to impact sleep her: the dream if there will be more peaceful, compassionate or reactions can show up when the dream scenes of suffering, injustice or misfortune happening to others, for example) . Do not worry if you do not sit for long. Even more important is to always keep one's attention, whether it is working or sitting meditation, even when he was sitting in the restroom. Each individual has a particular tempo. Among these you will die at the age of fifty, who will live to be sixty, but also some will live to ninety: thus the practice is not necessarily required for all alike everybody (body and mental abilities are not the same for everyone) . No need to worry about that. Just know that I have to pay attention and just let everything flow smoothly under our revolving. That's how their minds becoming increasingly more serene, whether you're in any public context. The mind is like the calm clear waters of a pond in the forest. And then you will see a myriad of animals and all sorts of beautifully rare flock to the shores of the pond water. You will see real transparency all phenomena (saṅkhāra) in this world (sound Pa-li saṅkhāra, Chinese translated as "action", which translates as the "artifact spirit", which means is the phenomenon that you are aware of just the result of the creation of the mind, arising from the sensual perception. If you need to learn more, you can see the concept of first-year "constituents" of the human individual, also known as "the five aggregates." On the way here just a monk Ajahn Chah simplify a rather complex concepts in doctrine makes everyone can understand) . you 'll see a lot of great things with strange and out and disappear (and the "patron" of the sediment appears to meditation ) . But to keep quiet. The difficulty will appear and you will see everything through that difficult ( see nature and impermanence of all phenomena hallucinations ) . It is also able to form well-being of the Buddha ( bar shows the true nature and ultimate of all phenomena, ie the emptiness of them) .

Q : Countless thinking always appeared to me. Mind me flying around though I've tried hard to keep the attention .

FAQ : Do not worry about it. Try to keep the mind in the present moment. Whether anything out of consciousness and whether the nature of how it ( pleasure, anger, anxiety, fear .. .) are also persistently observe it (k identifies it as his hips and do not see it as belonging to her ) . Let it go out. Even events remove unwanted thoughts in your head should not cling and nurture it. That's how the mind can achieve its own natural form. In that form will no longer be a distinction between good and bad, hot and cold, fast and slow ( every expression is created by himself to stir up their minds only ) . There is no distinction between me and you - absolutely no one is me anymore. The only remaining of the present moment ( books of this type is referred to as the immediate suspension nirodha, Chinese translated as "kill." Please note that the monks preaching Ajhan Chah was very simple and easy to understand , not use sophisticated reasoning and always avoid the term revolutionary "engineering") . Even in times of alms nor do anything. Just step in and see what's shop out front. Not interested in isolation or loneliness ( my situation) . Anywhere whether it also keeps the natural basis, observing and trying to understand her. If you have any questions appear also appear on the track and it's gone. What results can not be simpler. Do not cling to anything at all. For example, when stepping out of the house and everything encounter obstacles along the way, similar to how I could face these pollutants in mind, so keep looking at them to get out of that and let them go. Then should not think about the obstacles which he has overcome, and should not worry about the other obstacles that I have not encountered.

Always dwell in the present. Do not think too long or longer path or the destination has not yet been found.

All are constantly changing. Everything that I met on the road despite their nature of how ( good or bad, happy or painful ... ), they should not dwell on them.

At some point it will reach the mind to its natural balance and your practice will progress automatically. All things themselves born and disappear.

Q : So he can read the Security Forum of the Sixth Patriarch Hui Neng yet?

FAQ : The wisdom of Hui Neng was extremely profound. It is a truly profound teacher, a novice can hardly understand. But if you practice patience our way ( ie from forest regrowth tradition of Theravada Buddhism) and is not allowed to practice-clinging-clinging ( let go ) then it will eventually understand. Previously I had a disciple who lived in a grass hut. Childhood time in the rainy season storms usually occur. One day, a very strong wind blew half the roof tent. The disciples did not bothered to re-roofing and allow rain water inside the tent. A few days later I had the opportunity to ask about the status of this hut on how he came to tell me that there is an opportunity to help train him for the no-cling-clinging. But how to train her not-cling-clinging is the lack of intellectual performance. It is no different as the serenity of the buffalo (muzzy and docile ) . If you live a real life right with all its simplicity, and if the patient and not selfish in the end you will understand the wisdom of Hui Neng.            

Q : I once said that samatha ( set ) and vipassana ( bar ) - or is the focus, and that inner bar - just one. Then ask him to explain more about this .

FAQ : Just simply stop. The concentration ( samatha / set) and wisdom (vipassana / bars ) complementary to each other. First of all thanks to the focus on an object of meditation ( at a single point ) the mind becomes quieter. The mental calm that only appear in a sitting position and two eyes still closed. This state is called samatha. But someday may form samadhi ( which means the suspension, and thus can be viewed as synonymous with "regulations" but more sustainable) will reveal the wisdom or vipassana ( bars ) . Starting this stage the mind is always calm, even though he was in a sitting position or walking alone in the place bustling metropolis. Imagine his past as a child and now, I've grown. A child and an adult must be one person or not? The both of you can tell just one person, but under a different aspect, then you can also confirm that there are two different people.   

Just like that, samatha and vipassana can be seen as two separate things, but also there is a certain correlation between the two things, like food and feces. In conclusion we can only be sure that one, but could also see them as two different things. Anyway, it should not immediately believe in my words, just keep practicing the halves will themselves realize it. In fact it had no more trouble. If you track the intellectual focus and we see how visible it all you will see for yourself the truth. Today's times, many people only know the word cling. They think just practicing vipassana and samatha is not necessary to know anything. Or vice versa, for that they have to practice samatha and said that the practice of samatha is more important ( and is not thought to have led to samatha vipassana. This is also a common opinion among some people practicing meditation Zen school: they will automatically think that samatha or vipassana leads to samadhi, in other words, they do not distinguish between samatha and samadhi and wisdom holds that arises suddenly start ) . All the stupid things that really should not think about. Just a normal practice and finally the shop himself will see it.

Q : For our practice, there may need to achieve inclusive form ( sediment may form in meditation ) or not?

Answers : No, can not form the necessary integration. Just create yourself a minimum quietness in mind and can focus on a form. When can achieve this type must use it for his own self-introspection. No need for anything else. If integration ( to form a peaceful, serene and well-being) appear during exercise, it is obvious that nothing is worth that interested, however it's very important not to cling on it. Yet there are still some people in there that bases everything was laid out enough trouble. Can flirt with integrated forms can also be an interesting one, with the condition that must be aware of its limitations. If you are wise you will be given the right to see the possibilities and limits of integration to form, it is no different as the ability of a child compared to an adult (usually bring meditation themselves to form the lightheadedness and euphoria or hallucinations of all kinds, but the purpose of meditation is not something that achieving enlightenment that is, that is the consistency that the true nature of the current object and the nature of his own existence) .

Q : Why must comply with the rules of ascetic life, such as eating only what's in your bowl?

FAQ : Keeping the rules of ascetic life will help her fight the first mental pollution more effectively. For example, only eat what's in your bowl will help her focus on the food they are eating and just see it as a necessity for survival. Of course if their minds are pure, then the food will no longer be a serious thing anymore. The reason we use external forms such as the case here ( eat in bowls ) , is only for the purpose of simplifying the practice that's all. Buddha never raised the ascetic rules and based on it to force all religious people must simultaneously comply with, which is really just to encourage people to practice seriously. The rule that gives the practice a behavior outside was perfect and also increase extra firmness and their enthusiasm. Let's apply the rules themselves, not look at others to see if they comply or not. Please observe our own mind to find out what's useful to you. For example, a monk forced to accept the am (the "cup or" huts ) had been given to her to use in practice, whether or not they have a pleasant. The law was so helpful because the monks will not cling to his residence ( based on a routine generates, the obstinate attachment and it would be disastrous) . yet go and after have the opportunity to come back (this is mandatory precepts religious people to live a mobile life ) , then they must accept one another hut. Our practice is just like that: not cling to anything.  

Q : If the event must be placed on all food bowl is an important thing, so why not do the same teacher for his qualities ( repeat monk Ajahn Chah was very strict with the disciples) ? Do you think that the teacher was a good example or not?  

Answers : Yes, it is right to do so, teachers should set an example for his disciples. For that then you have nothing to blame but me. Please ask of me whatever you want. But it's very important not to cling to his mentor. If you look from the outside and I see absolutely perfect, then it is a terrible thing. All of you will cling to me. The Buddha, too, sometimes he taught his disciples to do a few things, but they do not. The questions for the teacher ( in doubt, panic and think that its not their devotion ) can also be a good thing. Take a look at the thoughts of his own. Have you ever thought you knew where I was born to give people miserable and secular life around the temple hard to spend a little to put food in my bowl or not? You have to observe yourself and promote yourself wisdom. The teacher should look over their good aspects (ie what's in their hearts) .

Must be aware of their own practice. If you see me lie down while you stand, then you be angry? If I say that this is actually blue but it is red, or if I confused between males and females, you must not have heard me blindly (not to be judged and evaluated their teachers through small stories picked up outside ) .

One of my teachers are very rude eating. But would he recommend we keep eating slowly and cautiously. I still remember the moment I saw him I with all the hatred in the heart. I was suffering but he is just an order in! I only see what's outside. Much later I discovered one thing that many people drive very fast but cautious, whereas many others but driving slower but often cause more accidents ( when the teacher too harsh seems ill tempered or unknowingly to her, but within, and sacrificed everything for her, whereas there are pushy with their mentor but also just a facade) .

So you should not be too concerned about the principles and appearance. If you understand that only use 10 percent of their time to look at other guys and 90 percent left to look at yourself, then your practice will be more accurate (though sincere teacher , perfect and wise or not is secondary, the practice is his work, and his promotion was due place) . Initially when I practice I usually deem as Achaan Tong Rath and me so many questions. That's not to mention the many others who also showed me insane. He's doing really weird things, or talking with the disciples in a voice so harshly. Outside he looks angry, but inside it completely. Inside he was not a man at all (angry admonition to his disciples, but within his own ego, I do not have to be angry all) . T or I truly admirable. His mind is always in the morning and hold one's attention until the last minute before his death. If people look outside of themselves, then we all will be hard to avoid all the comparison and distinction. And it is not certain how to make yourself happy. Devote time to look outside looking for a man most ideal or perfect for a teacher that has to be his way of bringing peace to her where. The Buddha advised us to look at the Dhamma (Dhamma) and taught us not to look at others.

Q : What can I do to tame sexual desire in practice? Sometimes I feel enslaved by sexual desire.

FAQ : What to neutralize the sexual desires by contemplating the disgusting nature of the body. The generals cling to the body shape is just one of the two extremes, it is very important to think about the other extreme of the opposite bearing area (ie disgusting nature of the body) . Imagine the body in the form of a zombie and visualize the process of decay, or look at the composition of the body, such as lungs, spleen, fat, dung, etc. (in many texts - such as in business Mahasatipatthana (Maha Satipatthana Sutta, The Business School 22 - 32 have raised body composition is: hair, hair, nails, teeth, skin (5); meat, tendon, bone marrow, kidney (5), heart, liver, intestine, spleen, lung (5), colon, small intestine, mesentery, feces, brain (5); bile, phlegm, pus, blood, sweat, fat (6); tears, juices, saliva, nasal discharge, water joints, urine. (6) . Whenever sexual lust aroused then think about the composition and imagine that out their disgusting personality. This method removes the thirst of his sexuality.

Q : For anger, then how? What do I do when going to feel anger flare up?

FAQ : Must apply compassion. During meditation if anger invaded his mind, the right to promote compassion to resolve it. If someone is unkind or angry with me, then I should not respond with a temper. If you behave like that is just proof shows that his ignorance was more than him. Be understanding. Be compassionate launched because standing in front of her suffering is suffering. Let your compassion for him rising in his mind, by looking at him or his brother as his own. Meditate on compassion and spreading her compassion to all living beings in this world (the extended love always help her forget the little unsatisfactory conditions are happening around, the open That is not a broad form deceive themselves or a way to turn around to go somewhere else, which is a real strength to help her look straight and deep into the immense suffering of all sentient beings not to forget mistakes of an individual in front of him but also his forgiveness for the greater collective ignorance has only brought suffering to so many others and for themselves) . Only new compassion enough to overcome hatred. If I see a certain number of monks behaving wrong and make me unhappy, then it's just his way of torturing a vain ( for the larger group numbers some of whom are his left the door open to more. because of an individual case, the individual also hope that changes, but for a large group, then its certain to become a tiny fish and alone, and in this case I must torture themselves throughout its brief existence only. better to spend a short existence and precious to his practice ) . Dhamma (Dhamma) Is their any like that ( criticism of others ) . You may think: "They are not like themselves seriously. They are not genuine people like his meditation. Monks was not a good monk." That's the main way in an act violating pollution (mistake) so hard. Never allow comparison. Never distinction. To remove his opinion, should only observe them and observe yourself. It is to be one of his Dhamma. Absolutely can not wait for someone else to talk to behave exactly the same as his or her wishes.

The only desire he brings to his suffering alone. This is a very common mistake occurs for those who meditate when they look at the other guys, it's okay can generate wisdom.

Just be yourself self introspection and feelings of their own. It was his way of helping bring understanding.

Q : I usually sleep much that it is hard for me to meditate.

Answers : There are many ways to help yourself not sleepy. If the former, then I usually sit in the dark to find a place far brighter. Keep an eye out. Stand up, take a shower or wash your face. If they fall asleep sitting posture change. So a walk for a long time. Just try to go backwards, because the fear and obstacles will make me awake. If the effect does not show any calm, expand the mind and visualize yourself in the middle of day. Or imagine yourself sitting next to a deep hole or the mouth of the well: he would feel sleepy at all! If it still does not provide the only effective way is to go to bed. Lie on the bed with all the staring and trying to keep awake until it's asleep. When they wake up stand up straight, do not look back now and sleep. Shortly after waking up, they must re-establish our attention immediately. If drowsiness is still continuing his abuse from day to day, you should eat less. Let's see how his observations. For example, when you feel alive spoon to eat more years away, then it must be stopped ( the Thai people usually eat rice with spoon ) and drink water instead for bloating. Then sit down to meditate. Be consistent in terms of appetite and cravings his sleep. Themselves to find a balance of dietary needs. The promotion practice as I must feel more healthy and will eat less. Anyway, must keep a certain balance to the body.

Q : Why do I have to frequently bowed themselves in this place (ie, in the temple of Ajahn Chah, where they are hiding residence)?

FAQ : Habits bowed very important. It is a form of practice outside. It should be very strictly bow. Bow down to touch the ground. Two elbows near the knees to collect, the palms of your hands touch the ground and a distance of eight inches. Crouching slowly and pay attention to your body. It is a great remedy to help heal his arrogant. To always execute the bow. Three O Lord is reminding me of the qualities of the Buddha, Dhamma (Dhamma) and Sangha (Sangha), or under a different angle, the three O represents three qualities of mind are: purity, radiance and peace. That is how to use the form on the outside revolutionary practice. The body and mind will become more harmonious. No taboo is committed to looking at others to see how they worshiped. If the case of novice monks negligent or careless old, then they are not aware of is his duty.

Everyone difficulty in practice. People are learning fast, but also the more sluggish. Criticizing others is the only way increases his arrogance. Instead of looking at other people should look at themselves. Often bowed to shed its arrogant the go.

Those who really did fit in with the Dhamma will rise above all forms outside. Each of their gestures are a bow: eating or sitting in the house is also meant for worship ( they have no pride anymore) . That is because they rise above selfishness (not even thinking about her anymore, so I'm not too proud for that) .

Q : For new practitioners joining (sangha ), the teachers often face difficulties?

FAQ : The views. The perspective and their opinions on all aspects, on their personal, and the practice of the Buddha's teachings again. Among those who come here have many of the senior leaders in society. There are many rich merchants and those with advanced degrees, they are also professors, civil servants also. Their minds filled positions on all issues. They are too intelligent to be able to listen to others. It's like water in a cup. If dirty water, then the water separator will not be beneficial. If you want to become dewatered benefit the muddy water pouring off. If you want to bring her to the restaurant that they must let go of her mind off everything standpoint.

The practice must rise above his intelligence and ignorance. If I thought that "I'm very intelligent, I'm rich, I'm an important person, my understanding everything related to Buddhism", then it means that your not seeing the truth of non-self or anatta personality of their own ( see his ego is too big ) . You often see everything through his ego, his ego and everything else that's it. But then again Buddhist necessarily have to give up the policy of "self".

Buddhism is not empty, is nirvana.

Q : The first mental pollutants such as greed or anger really existed or not, or just an illusion?

Answers : Both at the same time. The polluted things that we often called lust (concupiscence) or greed (cupidite / Greed), anger or psychedelics is just the name, the external manifestations. For example, if we assume that the bowl is big, young or beautiful, etc., then it is not true that the concept just because we build out depending on their greed. For example, if in his heart wanted a really big bowl, I will say this is too small a bowl. Desire incite us to build out discrimination. But the truth is it's just like that ( not big nor small) .

Try to look at all things in that way. Is it true you are a man or not? Chances are that you will answer "yes". But it could also just outside shape of things. Because in reality you are just a combination of many components or structures composed of many components and all are in a state of change. If the mind be free ( ie liberated ) , it will not distinguish at all (is distinguished by the dominant impact of his career, tied her and push her. example, happy, sad , anger, aggression, love, hate, hatred, passion ... all is the expression of consciousness through the industry's impact. thing is not to express a way to neutralize the impact of that industry, or causing them to be asleep not raised ) . Not big and not small, not other people not me. Nothing: we usually call it anatta or "no-self". It is the ultimate no atta ( self / ego ) nor anatta ( no-self / ego and not have my recap is all just concepts) .

Q : Would you explain more details about kamma ( now )?

FAQ : Kamma means action. Kamma is an attachment. Body, speech and mind, all three can create kamma, when we cling. We create habits ( in the form of the thoughts, words and actions, in other words, the reaction of his routine) and the habits that will bring suffering to himself. This is a consequence of the attachment, the pollution of the things in his past. Any attachment would always create kamma. For example, before becoming a monk from the past you used to be a thief. You steal and cause pain for others and for their parents. But now you are a monk, and every time reliving his past has worked for others sad, you feel insecure and suffering (should note that there are many "thieves" not regret as cases of monks in the example above, but instead feel happy like when thinking of "achievements" of his past. thing that will make them deeper violations in the lack of virtuous behavior, until a certain time, the consequences will become more severe. fact, all that are mentioned inference has been simplified maximum, because the operation of industrial action also affected by other factors in mind and the external context, thus very complicated ) . You should also remember that not only the body (ie creating industrial action) but also the language and intention in their mind and are creating the conditions leading to the results in the future. If his past actions from the days when people thought the actions that will make me feel happy ( please note that for the purpose of making it easier to understand the monk Ajahn Chah should have simplified the transport maximum out of business, but also raised the example shows us is that all of the operators are now happening in the mind. however should also understand the impact that he's now in his mind will dragged her into action, words and other volition, links to external circumstances leading to the formation of a new industry, and continues to be) . could post happy consciousness that as a result of his past kamma created yourself. All things are governed by reason, not just for the long-term (ie a long time now ) , but if you look closely, the cause is probably happening in each moment more (compared Today we're certainly exists, write and read, that is thanks to our parents got married, I was born, grew up going to school by their parents, others life also gives us more and experience than most thinking all kinds of things ... Bottom line is that everything is linked to existing conditions: from his parents to the study and its grown and the failure thinking arises from experience and understanding of their heterogeneous. hook This is the way nature macro and long term. Yet in his body and through every little moment of time, numerous international New cells are born and die, then every moment we add a little old, through each unit's revolving line of knowledge, emotions and thinking also turns out and disappear. All the subtle movements and so short that belongs to a micro process more subtle, but all are well correlated and associated with many conditions. In other words, is now operating in two aspects: the macro and the micro visible very difficult to identify subtle) . Talking like to know that you should not look for ways of thinking about the past, present or future (because it's easy to understand the thoughts that will be very rough, detached from the hook link and interlaced multitude of conditions, and thus can not accurately reflect reality) . You should just look at his body and mind, to find out how kamma works for yourself. Just mind your observation (because kamma born and side effects in their minds) . Just practice and perseverance will understand everything. But be careful, do not get involved (mixed, blended, integrated) with other people's business. Do not cling to other people, it should not look at others. If I have to drink poison, I suffered the pain (the tips above nature but also very practical way deep: Buddhist practitioners should not run under or against the views of others, or drag drag friends to party with people shouting opposing this or that. outer manifestations are elusive reality, what I think is right is actually very complex, far beyond the understanding and the sense of their experiences. monk Ajahn Chah therefore advised us to think in my head is now dominated and tortured her to neutralize them is the best) .

So you should not share with me your poison (because what would not work ) ! Just look at yourself through what he can for his benefit (the teacher can not bear suffering for his help which can only create favorable conditions for self-help alleviate the suffering of themselves) . That's how you find serenity and can create a form similar to the mind of his master mind. If your self-introspection is taking all of you will get to see it. And this is also how to practice Dhamma.

As a child, his parents teachings and very angry when they are. But in fact, the parents just want to help her only. Must see this event as a long-term edge. Parents and teachers do not reprimand her made consent. But in the long run I would understand why. After a long period of practice, then we will know it. The smart people often give up too early. They did not learn anything. You have to remove your intelligence go. If considering himself than others, then we will suffer. Sadly! What pride useless.

Question : Sometimes I have the feeling that since the day I became a monk, my pain and all my challenges for increasingly heavier.

FAQ : I understand that some of you have ever lived in material comfort and a false freedom outside. In comparison with previous life, the life of the present are certain you more austerity. Not to mention while I was catching practice you have to sit for hours in a row. Food and climate are alien, not like what you're used to from their previous home place. Anyway, every human being will sooner or later have to undergo this trial (c suffering because of the evil things change ) . But this is also a form of suffering can bring about the cessation of suffering. That's what you have to understand. Every time his anger pity yourself, take advantage of the right opportunity to learn that his mind (see the analysis of anger and grievances that arise from and why they arise so ) . The Buddha said that these pollutants in their mind is his mentor. If you have a feeling that I'm doing for the pain you have, they should also understand that it is because I want to bring you good things. I understand that a couple of high school friends and learn width. But there are many who, though poor and less educated but easier to cultivate. For Westerners, such as you're sitting here, then you have a great time too the house to clean. Is that when cleaning their homes are to be added to a new larger space for their daily activities, or not? Are you going to have a kitchen, a reading room, a living room more decent or not? So, we must be patient.

Patience and perseverance necessary for the practice. When I was a young monk, I do not have to deal with the same difficulties as your case today. I know the voices ( of my country) and eat the food that I was familiar from childhood. But I myself have experienced the frustration lifetime. In the meantime I just want to take off the robe and sometimes even thought about suicide. All of that is just suffering the consequences of the wrong perspective. But when you see the truth, then you will liberate yourself from everything and political views. All will become peaceful. 

Q : Meditation helps me to promote the true form of mental peace. So I have to do anything else?

Answers : Good. Must keep calm mind and really focus. Must use that attention to introspection body and his mind. If the mind is not peaceful, the restaurant also keep at it. It is the main way that you yourself would find true peace. Why is that? Because so he would realize the impermanent nature of all things. Even for peace must also see it as impermanent. If any form cling to peace of mind, then we can suffer when the form was lost. Let's all let go, even for peace.

Q : Did I hear correctly that he had said that he was afraid of too much diligent disciple or not?

Answers : Yes. Just like that. I was so scared. I fear for the health professionals they need. They try too hard but lacks wisdom. It is just the way it is just create everything yourself needlessly suffering alone. If any of you who wish to attain enlightenment by biting and strive together, they should also understand that the attempt was futile. Everyone is the same. They do have to understand the nature of things (saṅkhāra) is. All of the formation, either in mind or in body, are impermanent. So should not dwell on any one thing at all. Some people believe that their understanding. They criticize, analyze and judge. Good job. Just leave them alone with their views. How to create the distinction is that it's downright dangerous.

Similarly on a road with a sharp bend truth, if I thought others inferior or superior to himself, or by his peers, then he would be fired immediately out of the way. If the building voila discrimination is only creating suffering for yourself only.

Q : I meditate for years. I always open the mind and peace despite facing any context. But today, I want to practice again from scratch, ie starting from the concentration to form (just / regulations) and may form integration (ie, the sediment may form in meditation ) of consciousness.

Answers : This is very good. It is the mental training enables very helpful. Once you gain wisdom, I will not dwell on the possible forms of consciousness arise from the more highly concentrated (the concentration usually gives the meditator can form lightheadedness, bar peace and well-being, many people stopped the practice at this level. Yet the real purpose of meditation practice is allowed to attain enlightenment, is not able to perform any form of well-being. So when a person consciously know and practice gained wisdom, they will not care about the secondary effects can arise from intense forms focus of attention anymore, but continue to focus on the supreme enlightenment) . Because there is nothing more than sitting still for a long time to hour every hour ( to be deposited into the integrated form, but will not go anywhere ) . The practice was also very good, but the fact that the practice had escaped any position that ( the enlightened have always enlightened, not just enlightenment while sitting still for sediment in the form of inclusion bodies) . Necessarily simply direct introspection his mind. It really is true wisdom. Only when introspection and understand what their mind is, then the new you gain wisdom help her recognize the limited ability of the focus ( focus on the possible form of integration is not liberation and enlightenment) , and all of the books (just because there are books on the theoretical value) . After practice and understand the event is not-clinging-clinging What, then your new business should research more about the book. Then the books will become a perfect dessert to help me have more knowledge to teach others, of course, if you want ( this is a fundamental difference between Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism: Mahayana Buddhism advocates its practice is for others) . And best of all, it should also spoiled the return train to bring attention to your form inclusion bodies. At that time you will have plenty of wisdom to understand that should not cling to any one of anything.    

Q : Would you summarize the main points of discussion today .

FAQ : What to get your self introspection. To understand what he means. To observe his body and mind to learn yourself. Whether sitting, lying or eating, it always must be aware of the possibility of his own limitations ( for their mistakes, and now his ignorance, ego is tied and their damnation ) . Must promote intellectual. Practice not to find a way to achieve anything. Just focus on what really is like. The whole practice of meditation allows only revolves around the direct observation of his own mind. The pain you feel well, and then causes the cessation of what is it? Anyway, then you also have patience, lots of patience and endurance. Little by little by little and then you will understand. Buddha once told his disciples that his teacher should at least next five years.

You should always cultivate the virtues of generosity, patience and respect.

Do not practice too strict. Do not be a slave to the external form. Looking at other people is a huge mistake not to commit. Just promote a natural attitude and always keep that attitude. The world where laws and rules of the monastery was extremely important. The precepts and rules that will create an environment (collective life) has a simple and harmonious. To realize the benefits of this environment. Always remember that the essence of the rule is the observation of his intention, the introspection of his own mind. There must be intellectual. Not be distinguished (criticize, compare, evaluate ...) nothing. In a forest if his temper with a tree because it's tiny, while I only really liked the big tree, it is not too stupid or what? Never allow others to judge. All differences are based on the context of nature. Find ways converted everything to lessen the difference is a matter not necessary.

So be very patient. Morality. Simple and natural living. Observe your mind. That is how the practice of all of us. Only that way will it help me eliminate selfishness and achieve peace.

Q : Would you recall the most crucial point in Buddhist practice.

Answers : First of all you must be aware of the body and its language, how to observe them effectively and apply them in practice (must be aware of the impact of body karma physical, speech and mind that will help you know the morality and good karma for yourself - say briefly that the clergy) . then you have to practice in order to promote mental focus (from the top , also known as meditation) . third phase is due to attention ( promoted by the rhetoric - samatha ) , you will be stoked to see his wisdom helped so transparent nature of things ( Tue, known as the patron - vipassana ) . This is how your mind will not be dependent on any one situation, a certain scene or a place any more (ie a supreme understanding eliminates all conditions bound, in other words, an understanding beyond the creation of revolutionary concepts, and conventional dualism of mind) . Intelligence will integrate the movement of your own in this whole world (ie, achieve nirvana ) .   

In other words, according to me, if you want to raise what the most important in the Buddhist teaching, it is necessary to mention the importance of getting unequaled know what good and bad. Saying that I have no intention limited in the moral realm (that is not just good or bad in the moral realm to expand in all areas of the phenomenon. different words is to identify the nature of "right" and "wrong" of the phenomenon in this world, that's true "absolute" and "relative" of them, or "empty nature" and the " forms illusion "of them) . Many people came to me and asked me: "I've been listening to people preach about Buddha's teachings - but do not know how they say true?", Or "I should do this or the other , or should just do it? ". In fact for the practice and whether in any context, it also includes the following matter: getting to know yourself what is good, what brings harmony, what is the Dhamma, and at the same time be aware of what these things go against him. The way of the Buddha preached was extremely simple. But many people do not listen and he will not understand. The teaching of the Buddha is the path in between ( middle) , help her find out what your balance, ie what is called Dhamma. Step in the middle of the road, even in a public context, which is always a way to help his people overcome the impasse created by the extremist position.

Many people ask me: "Is this the way to practice is the best way or not? Should I do in retreat held in the monastery or in other centers?". They continued practice by questions like: "Is this the best way or not?". Can you raise endless questions like that, but given that you will never find a satisfactory answer questions that can help assist you to get close to the Dhamma. The question that can never bring you to the Dhamma. The only method to help her find the Dhamma is to look within our own hearts to recognize what is right, what is wrong, what balance and what not balance ( fluctuate ) . Every time you raise a question with another person, what would happen? That brings understanding or not, or just bewildered and amazed? Try to look at the operation of the process questions, rather than a slave to any kind of questions and consider this as a fact ( normally we ask questions so narrow, stupid silly and pointless, arising entirely by ignorance and ego, but its the thought that your question is correct, there is another reason and forced to give satisfactory answers ) .

Buddha is always beside us and hear us preach. Just for you to understand that. There is the belief that well-being but also worries sad. There is excitement but also pain. All the things that are in this place. Even at the time that you have to understand the nature of pleasure and pain is what the instant you see the Buddha, the Dhamma sees (this view is also the view of Zen Studies) . Buddha did not differ from those things. This means that in each and every moment when you make the experience feel about what smoothness and what is exactly unpleasant Dhamma ( Dhamma should understand the word Dharma means but also think is a phenomenon) , Buddha (the Buddha that I imagine is just a dhamma or a phenomenon) - as long as you have seen him shop in a transparent manner. But most people are behaving like the blind ( ignorant) , for what they uttered softly: "Oh, I like this one too, I want more." And for what it uncomfortable: "Go away out of sight. Things I do not like it. I do not want to see that thing again!" If you can integrate fully into the nature of the experience feel most alone (ie, the most pure and simple) that I could accomplish (in other words do not express anything arising from my perception) , this will be the way that you speak of honoring (grateful) for their Buddha, and at the same time, then you are also seeing the Buddha, Dhamma sees, and itself is also becoming a Buddha.

Indeed, there is nothing difficult at all, only just that you understand. It's very simple and direct (enlightenment and revolutionary sudden suddenly like a bolt of lightning) . Whenever things smooth out, then you must understand immediately that they were empty. Every time the revolutionary things uncomfortable ( unpleasant, unsatisfactory) out, then you have to tell myself that it was not his and did not belong to her: the things that will disappear the same as they ever appeared before. Never should they be yourself, and also should not identify themselves through their properties. Just look at them like that, the mind will automatically find balance for it. When the mind becomes balance also means that you are walking on the right path, you are heading to the teachings of the Buddha, which means the teachings to help you find the our salvation.

Do when there are so overly zealous should always keep wondering: "... I have enough to achieve this level or other levels of samadhi can form ( bar, intellectual ) or not? " or: "I can achieve any mystical power?", or "People could see nothing in samadhi can form". This is how they climb up on what the Buddha taught that falling to the site carries absolutely no benefit at all.    

Can you see the Buddha through the most simple objects existing in front of you, of course, provided that you have wanted to see it or not. It all depends on how a balance between the two can create form: not grasp ( no attachment) is not pushing ( hate ) . A summary of what I said so far is simply the teachings of Ajahn Chah. All those who are wise shall understand that these things are not true Dhamma. That is the only word used to refer to the Dhamma. And if you think that these words are true Dhamma, they also had to say again that you did not understand anything (speech is empty, Ajahn Chah's teaching was empty, all concept! Wonderfully, please join hands and admire) .  

In fact, the language of instruction in the word that there is scarcely any purpose other than for you to work towards your own that you have done yourself. Buddha himself attained enlightenment. Buddha did not have any teachers. He performed alone. In terms of where we are on par with Buddha. Nobody is doing on our behalf. That is something that we all must each perform alone. Self-enlightened yourself to yourself. So I would just ask you to accept these words, and they should only be concerned if you can find them beneficial for you. But also another thing to note is that you should understand that this is just some words that only additions (ie nature and external dependencies) . because the practice is true in the in your heart - the new practice was exactly what shop can help you see your own Buddha nature, and help you to understand is how to become a Buddha. Today, there seems to be too many people fall into the wrong behavior. In Thailand they came to me to ask me to execute a certain number of rituals and they thought that these would bring many good things for them. Or they look for me to impart my thanks for their little Buddha ( the Buddha that Thais often used for chest strap ) and that is how it gives them a nice area. Or - this is also the case for you, Westerners are sitting here - they came to me to ask me to preach and think such things will bring them benefits. But in fact, all those things you just the way his self-contempt only because the Buddha and the Dhamma, that is true, all are available in your hearts. All what you need to do is to go look at his inner, take advantage of it, learn it and cooperate with it. Everything will become more simple. You will not encounter any other difficulties.END=VIETNAMESE TRANSLATE ENGLISH BY=THICH CHAN TANH.THE MIND OF ENLIGHTMENT.WORLD VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST ORDER=VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=GOLDEN LOTUS MONASTERY=AUSTRALIA,SYDNEY.21/3/2014.NAM MO SAKYAMUNI BUDDHA.( 3 TIMES ).