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Renowned for the beauty and simplicity of his teachings, Ajahn Chah was Thailand's best-known meditation teacher. His charisma and wisdom influenced many American and European seekers, and helped shape the American Vipassana community. This collection brings together for the first time Ajahn Chah's most powerful teachings, including those on meditation, liberation from suffering, calming the mind, enlightenment and the 'living dhamma'. Most of these talks have previously only been available in limited, private editions and the publication of Food for the Heart therefore represents a momentous occasion: the hugely increased accessibility of his words and wisdom. Western teachers such as Ram Dass and Jack Kornfield have extolled Chah's teachings for years and now readers can experience them directly in this book.

The Theravada Buddhist tradition has existed in Asia for more than 2500 years. Now it is taking root in the West. This book is a collection of 20 talks, letters, and essays by English speaking disciples of Theravada meditation master, the Venerable Ajahn Chah. Some of the disciples remain in Thailand where most received their initial monastic training. Others are now involved in establishing monasteries in the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Australia and New Zealand. The offering of this book is a gesture of gratitude to their teacher, by what has become a world-wide community of monks, nuns and lay people.

The exploration of Theravadan Buddhism is presented in a gentle and humorous manner, engaging readers as if they are part of a captivating story. The author highlights the journey toward liberation from emotional and psychological suffering, emphasizing that taking ourselves too seriously can lead to unnecessary struggles. This insightful approach encourages a lighter perspective on life while delving into profound spiritual concepts.

Ajahn Chah (1919–1992) was admired for the way he demystified the Buddhist teachings, presenting them in a remarkably simple and down-to-earth style for people of any background. He was a major influence and spiritual mentor for a generation of American Buddhist teachers, including Jon Kabat-Zinn, Sharon Salzberg, and Jack Kornfield. Previous books by Ajahn Chah have consisted of collections of short teachings on a wide variety of subjects. This new book focuses on the theme of impermanence, offering powerful remedies for overcoming our deep-seated fear of change, including guidance on letting go of attachments, living in the present, and taking up the practice of meditation. Everything Arises, Everything Falls Away also contains stories and anecdotes about this beloved master's life and his interactions with students, from his youth as a struggling monk to his last years when American students were coming to study with him in significant numbers. These stories help to convey Ajahn Chah's unique spirit and teaching style, allowing readers to know him both through his words and the way in which he lived his life.

Učení dvou buddhistických mnichů nás seznamuje s praktickou stránkou Buddhovy nauky, jak ji dodnes nalézáme v thajské lesní tradici. Ta je známá svým přímým přístupem k problému lidského utrpení a důrazem na jeho řešení zde a nyní, v přítomném okamžiku. Na tom se zakládá i metoda buddhistické meditace, kterou zde vysvětlují asi ti nejpovolanější lidé, pro něž se život stal meditací.