《A Still Forest Pool》.doc

A Still Forest Pool by Ajahn Chah CONTENT Introduction PART 1 Understanding the Buddha’s Teachings The Simple Path The Middle Way Ending Doubt Go Beyond Words : See for Yourself Buddhist Psychology Study and Experiencing The Chicken or the Egg Thieves in Your Heart PART 2 Correcting Our Views The Wrong Road Right Understanding Starving Defilements Happiness and Suffering The Discriminating Mind Sense Objects and the Mind Problems of the World Just That Much Follow Your Teacher Trust Your Heart Why Do You Practice? Let the Tree Grow Too Much of a Good Thing PART 3 Our Life Is Our Practice Meditation in Action To Grasp a Snake Virtue The Spiral of Virtue Concentration and Wisdom What is Natural? Moderation Rely on Yourself Don’t Imitate Know Yourself – Know Others Let Others Be eal Love Learning Through Life Oppose Your Mind Just Let Go PART 4 Meditation and Formal Practice Mindfulness The Essence of Vipassana: Observing Your Mind Walking Meditation Who is Sick? Learning Concentration Stick to It Seven Days to Enlightenment Learning to Chant Forget About Time Some Hints in Practicing Contemplate Everything The Leaves will Always Fall PART 5 Lessons in the Forest A Monk’s Life Restraint Rules Are Tools Go Left, Go Right Cures for Restlessness The “Deeper Meaning” of a Chant The Dharma of Menial Tasks Harmony with Others Monk’s Don’t Chatter Opposing Lust Scenes Change, but the Mind Remains the Same Where Can You Run to? Looking for the Buddha Rely on Oneself Keep the Teaching Simple Learning to Teach What is The Best Kind of Meditation? A Wonderful Meal Achaan Chah’s Cottage Holy Ceremonies and Hot Days The Real Magic Practice of the Householder PART 6 Questions for the Teacher Question