Food for the Heart

The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah

Renowned for the beauty and simplicity of his teachings, Ajahn Chah was Thailand's best-known meditation teacher. His charisma and wisdom influenced many American and European seekers, and helped shape the American Vipassana community.

This collection brings together for the first time Ajahn Chah's most powerful teachings, including those on meditation, liberation from suffering, calming the mind, enlightenment and the "living dhamma". Most of these talks have previously only been available in limited, private editions and the publication of Food for the Heart, therefore, represents a momentous occasion: the hugely increased accessibility of his words and wisdom.

Western teachers such as Ram Dass and Jack Kornfield have extolled Chah's teachings for years, and now listeners can experience them directly in this book.

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The teachings of the Buddha!

Ajahn Chah's own experiences helped to provide a better understanding of the Buddha and his teachings. I'm inspired to continue my journey.

The narrator is one of my favorites to listen too. Once again he has helped create a masterful listening experience.

Wonderful book for the mind

This book has definitely changed my life. I have to practise according though to taste freedom. I set the speed to 0.65 because I find the tempo a little to fast.

Most wonderful, simple, and direct

A truly enlightened teacher. Everybody can benefit from Revered Ajahn Chah’s teaching.
May there be more like him.

Practical and profound

Easy to listen and comprehend somewhat.
Just need some genuine following to some guide to get the juicy fruit.

The Practice Thoroughly Discussed

You carry your breath and mind everywhere with you, wherever you go, so you can meditate anywhere. You use your breath to help transform your mind. You transform your mind to attain Nibbana, Absolute Peace. The Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path lie within you. You are the path, your mind must take you on the journey through it. It's up to you. Ajahn Chah points the way. It's a great compilation. Listen. Enjoy. Smile.