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Rochester Zen Center Teisho (Zen Talks)
Living Dharma #1
Apr 17, 2024
Explore the teachings of Ajahn Chah and the practices of mindfulness in a monastery. Learn about the importance of balanced sleep patterns for meditation and practicing mindfulness in daily life. Delve into navigating doubts in Zen practice and cultivating mindful practice for wisdom and equanimity.
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- Ajahn Chah emphasized monks' daily activities as meditation, focusing on mindfulness and simplicity.
- Practitioners were guided to practice unattachment, mindfulness, and patience in meditation by Ajahn Chah.
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Ajahn Chah's Background and Monastic Life
Ajahn Chah, a monk mentioned in the book Living Dharma, was born into a rural family in Thailand. He committed to monastic life, studying Dharma and scriptures. Ajahn Chah practiced meditation under local forest teachers and eventually settled in a forest grove to teach, attracting a large following of monks and laypeople.
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