About Ajahn Chah

Ajahn Chah trained in the Theravada practices of Buddhist meditation under Ajahn Mun, the greatest master of the Thai and Laotian forest tradition in many centuries, and lived the life of a simple forest monk for more than seventy years. His startling wisdom and simplicity attracted many western disciples, and in Thailand, more than a hundred forest monasteries grew up under his guidance.

Nibbana Is Giving Up, Letting Go, and Being Free

by Ajahn Chah| October 30, 2018

Ajahn Chah explains some of Buddhisms most important principles, including nirvana, samadhi, and why it’s important to “Be really careful!”

Advice for Someone Who is Dying

by Ajahn Chah| October 26, 2018

Ajahn Chah gives simple, profound advice to an aging student as she approaches her death.

Training the Heart

by Ajahn Chah| August 12, 2017

Ajahn Chah says that if you want to transform the mind, you must to know and transform the heart.

Awakening “the One Who Knows”

by Ajahn Chah| December 1, 2002

The late Ajahn Chah teaches on the clear and penetrating knowing which frees us from the deception and suffering of untrained mind.