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Observations on the Art of Meditation by Translated from the Thai This work may be freely copied, printed, and redistributed
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The Buddha taught that we are to know with our own hearts and
minds. Even though there are many, many words and phrases coined to
explain the Dhamma, we need focus only on the things we can know and
see, extinguish and let go right in each moment of the immediate
present -- better than taking on a load of other things. Once we can
read and comprehend our inner awareness, we'll be struck deep within
us that the Buddha awakened to the truth right here in the heart. His
truth is truly the language of the heart.
When they translate the Dhamma in all sorts of ways, it becomes
something ordinary. But if you keep close and careful watch right at
the heart and mind, you'll be able to see clearly, to let go, to put
down your burdens. If you don't know right here, your knowledge will
send out all sorts of branches, turning into thought-formations with
all sorts of meanings in line with conventional labels -- and all of
them way off the mark.
If you know right at your inner awareness and make it your
constant stance, there's nothing at all: no need to take hold of
anything, no need to label anything, no need to give anything names.
Right where craving arises, right where it disbands: That's where
you'll know what nibbana is like...."Nibbana is simply this
disbanding of craving." That's what the Buddha stressed over and over
again. K. Khao-suan-luang
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