Now Is The Knowing

by Ajahn Sumedho | 2004 | 13,181 words

A short book of four chapters dealing with the Triple Gem, Anapanasati, Happiness and Unhappiness, and Nibbana...

Chapter 1 - Forward

The Buddha said that the greatest gift is the gift of Dhamma. This small book represents the wish of some of those fortunate enough to have received Dhamma teachings from Venerable Ajahn Sumedho to share them with others.

A certain amount of editing of the talks was felt necessary so as to translate the free form of direct speech into a more ordered printed record. This was always done judiciously and with great respect. The second section, "Anapanasati", is in fact composed of passages from three or four different talks on the subject of mindfulness of breathing. It seemed very useful to have so much pertinent advice gathered in a single place.

It is by sincerely using the Ajahn"s teachings as "tools to reflect on the way things are" that we can begin to repay our great debt of gratitude to him. May we all constantly do so.

The Sangha, Wat Pah Nanachat

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