The Teachings of Ajahn Suchart.
20 January 2026
What is it that the Buddha taught us not to forget? It is death, but we prefer to forget and do not like to remember death.
On the contrary, we prefer to remember birthdays and give alms when it is approaching. If we remember death, we will make sure to give alms every day, not just one day.
The Buddha taught us to remember every day so that we can be more diligent in giving alms, and then we can be free from suffering.
But on the contrary, we prefer to remember birthdays, and once the birthday comes, we only give alms for one day.
If we give alms as if we celebrate our birthday once a year, we only eat once a year, and our hearts will shrink, just like a beggar who lacks food.
But if we keep remembering death and do not forget death, we will give alms frequently.
Youtube: “Dhamma in English, Dec 9, 2018.”
By Ajahn Suchart Abhijāto
Latest Dhamma talks on Youtube:
No comments:
Post a Comment