The Teaching of Ajahn Suchart.
9 May 2023
“Those who already know how to meditate will also know the kind of environment that they need in order to practise. You won’t need entertainment.
You won’t need friends. And you won’t need to cure your loneliness by talking to anyone.
When your mind is calm, you won’t really think of anything.
And you won’t proliferate your thoughts. But if your mind isn’t calm, it will keep on thinking.
These thoughts, in turn, will give rise to all kinds of emotions.
Thinking of things that used to make you happy when you’re unhappy will make you sad and depressed. You’ll then want to relive such happiness.
If you used to enjoy your companions and lifestyle, then you won’t be able to help but think about those past memories, especially while you meditate on your own in a forest.
You won’t be able to help but miss your friends and old lifestyle, and so you’ll be sad and lonely. Eventually, you will not be able to stand it and end up going back to them.
If you’ve meditated before and managed to calm your mind, you won’t think about other things when you’re here because you have your duty.
You’re aware of your responsibilities. You know what you need to do: restrain your thoughts."
“Against the Defilements.”
By Ajahn Suchart Abhijāto
www.phrasuchart.com
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