426. The Teachings of Phra Ajahn Surawut (Golf) Khemachitto
Sat, 5 April 2025
"…Sometimes, when we visit different places, different communities, or different temples,
What our eyes see, ears hear, and mind experiences
We rush to judge just because they don’t align with our preferences.
We think, ‘That’s wrong,’ ‘That’s not right,’ ‘That’s not good,’ ‘That’s unacceptable,’ ‘That’s not in accordance with Dhamma.’
As a result, irritation arises in our hearts.
We start criticizing everything, and in the end, the only one suffering is ourselves.
If we find ourselves in this situation, we must reflect:
Is it truly the external circumstances that are flawed, or is it our own inner attachments causing the problem?
Is the outside world suffering, or is it our own heart that is suffering?
We and others stand in different positions, so naturally, we see things differently.
We have our reasons, and they have theirs.
Different people, different perspectives, different reasons, different environments—
things will never be exactly the same, nor can they please everyone.
If we understand this, we will stop blaming others.
We won’t feel irritated or troubled.
And when we visit the temple, we will truly accumulate merit rather than losing our blessings.
This is why to guard the sense doors, restrain your mind,
Keep the mind neutral, neither liking nor disliking
Whoever can guard their heart can escape Mara's snare.
Ajahn Golf ~
Phra Ajahn Surawut (Golf) Khemachitto
Wat Pa Anuttaro, Sri Bunruang District,
Nong Bua Lamphu Province, Thailand.
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