Everything Arises, Everything Falls Away

Teachings on Impermanence and the End of Suffering

By: Ajahn Chah

Narrated by: Peter Aronson

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 listeners to know him both through his words and the way in which he lived his life.

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The person reading complicated the teaching.

Pali should have been utilized, and Buddha pronunciation gets difficult to listen to. I would have appreciated someone else to read the teachings as opposed to this person.

Sadhu sadhu sadhu

Thank you for the opportunity to learn from Ajahn Chan. Sadhu sadhu sadhu. Very good. Very good.

A MUST READ

Just finished an outstanding book by Ajahn Chan.
I have the physical book and I certainly will return to parts of it, if not all, time and again.
What a wise man he was!!
Explanations are so logical and simple.
Buddhism is certainly a path to follow!!
The narrator, mr. Peter Aronson does an excellent job.
My thanks to all involved, JK.

Amazing

Amazing content, amazing narrator! It gives you great insight from one of the greatest teachers ever