A Still Forest Pool: The Insight Meditation of Achaan Chah: 0000 (Quest Book) Paperback – 1 Jan. 2004

I have always wanted to read this book. Achaan Chah is known worldwide as a great Buddhist meditation master. This book is an essential for all those interested in the lifestyle of Buddhist monks of the Theravada tradition. I would love to read this book again. After reading the book I felt more encouraged to apply its priciples into my practice. Buddhism needs more Achaan Chahs.

I have owned 2 or 3 copies of this book ( serially not all at once) in Paperback. Unfortunately I lent them out never to see them again. I am delighted that I now have this on my Kindle. It's a book you can dip into at any point and I find just reading it has a soothing, calming effect.

This is a lovley book form one the greatest teachers ever . A delight to own.

A delightful book with short, inspiring entries. Worth carrying in your backpack or suitcase! Every meditator should have one. Also a great gift.

Really enjoyed the book, more of the same on suffering, but did spark something in me

Insightful, however, I needed quite some time to finish because I think it is quite detailed. Thank you

A lovely account of the life of the monks in the forests of Korea. Inspirational.

Simple yet profound teachings from ajahn chah

This isn't just a book on meditation. This is a book for life. If you read this book and you really get it, and I mean really get it, you will have absolutely no problems in life and you'll be totally at peace. You'll know what to do when things come up. Some passages in this book I have read several times. Simply because there is so much wisdom between the lines. Buddhism really is the way to go in my eyes. Not because of any dogma. But because the truth is already within you.

This is a collection of Ven. Ajahn Chah's teaching published by the Theosophical Society. It contains a wide ranging assorment of quotes and small-lenght exerpt from talks and is a good place to start to learn about the Thai forest tradition. I personally prefer other collections like Food for the Heart because they present much longer passages from Ajahn Chah's teachings, which help build more context. A Still Forest Pool is more like a pocket version with the more quotable and salient parts stringed together in a series of small chapters. This can give this collection a more Zen-like quality to it, which many people will surely appreciate.

This is a superb book done by 2 of the greatest teachers of Buddhist thought .Both of these wonderful teachers have an easily accessible style and clear, warm approach to helping us towards greater happiness and freedom of mind. Lovely ,lovely stuff that enriches my life everyday. Anciet wosdom completey in place in out modern world.

Excellent book - my go to text for Dharma reminders - immediately clues you into your own practical wisdom. The mantra being experiment and keep inquiring within.

Si tratta, come al solito quando ci si imbatte in libri di Achaan Chah, di una bellissima raccolta di discorsi diretti a laici e monaci. La chiarezza e semplicità che contraddistinguono il metodo di insegnamento di questo umile maestro della foresta, aiutano a comprendere in maniera più profonda gli insegnamenti del Buddha. Consigliato.