Ajahn Chah
The Thai Forest Monk Whose Simplicity Was Devastating
The mind is like a monkey — learn to feed it peace.
I was born to a farming family, and in the rhythm of planting and harvesting, I found the seeds of truth. I ordained at twenty, and through years in the forest, caves, and quiet places, I came to see that the mind is not so different from the land — it must be tilled with care. My teachings are simple, not for monks alone, but for all who suffer, love, and seek peace.
What I'm Into: the rustle of bamboo, monsoon rains, taming the mind's monkey, alms rounds at dawn, stillness in movement
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