‘Mynae’

~ By Ajahn Jayasāro ~

Study the nature of change

as if your life depends on it.

(It does)

The more you understand impermanence

the lighter your step

the sharper your gaze

on your path

through the fleeting world.

Study uncertainty

as if your life depends on it

(It does)

The more you understand ‘maybe’

the more ‘maybe not’

the freer your limbs

the more apt you’ll act

more apt respond

on your path

through the ‘mynae’ world.

Study causality

as if your life depends on it

(It does)

The more you understand the conditions

the wiser your heart

the deeper your gratitude

for the guides on your path

through the suffering world.

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"Food for the Heart", a series of Dhamma teachings handwritten weekly is posted on the Buddhadāsa Indapañño Archives page with Ajahn's kind permission.

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For other teachings by Ven. Ajahn Jayasāro, please visit the Panyaprateep Foundation website.