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# Food for the Heart

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Review: Pragmatic and no-nonsense - Perhaps it is not necessary to see another 5 star review on this book, but, I wish to state from another voice the value of this volume. This teacher is extremely clear on what practice is. He separates useless activity and speculative study from effective practice. He shows the logic of practice by demonstrating the identification of the causes of suffering, and how to either let go or otherwise dispense with the suffering. He also encourages us, stating that the causes of suffering are not endless for the person willing to deal with them, and that means one thing -- practice! This is not a slender volume, so take your time getting into it. I had to get adjusted to the tone and some of the terms, which are translated in the back matter. Even though his message is ultimately simple, it might take hold only after some pages of reading. Once it is grasped and used, you have a very powerful tool for serious sadhana. One last point -- Ajahn Chah is very humorous as he shares tales of his less than stellar pupils. As a teacher, I shared his feeling of exasperation regarding students that refuse to apply themselves. He never drifts from the Dharma however, and uses that to goad pupils to get to work independently. I loved his salt of the earth style, and his stories of what he endured during his own practice, including the mistakes he made, are useful, and even fun to read.
Review: Refreshing teachyings of a true Thai Forest Monk - I read a lot of Buddhist literature. Much of it is written from a Western non-secular perspective. However, "Food for the Heart: The Collected Teaching of Ajahn Chah" is genuinely written by a religious Buddhist in the Thai Forest Tradition. Although I don't have faith in Buddhism as a religion the way he does, I greatly enjoyed reading Ajahn Chah's teachings. He speaks sincerely and with a lot of wisdom. You don't need to believe everything he says, but he has a lot of good stuff to say that is universally applicable.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
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| Best Sellers Rank | #294 in Christian Bible Meditations #442 in Buddhism (Books) #863 in Meditation (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 298 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pragmatic and no-nonsense
*by S***E on March 28, 2009*

Perhaps it is not necessary to see another 5 star review on this book, but, I wish to state from another voice the value of this volume. This teacher is extremely clear on what practice is. He separates useless activity and speculative study from effective practice. He shows the logic of practice by demonstrating the identification of the causes of suffering, and how to either let go or otherwise dispense with the suffering. He also encourages us, stating that the causes of suffering are not endless for the person willing to deal with them, and that means one thing -- practice! This is not a slender volume, so take your time getting into it. I had to get adjusted to the tone and some of the terms, which are translated in the back matter. Even though his message is ultimately simple, it might take hold only after some pages of reading. Once it is grasped and used, you have a very powerful tool for serious sadhana. One last point -- Ajahn Chah is very humorous as he shares tales of his less than stellar pupils. As a teacher, I shared his feeling of exasperation regarding students that refuse to apply themselves. He never drifts from the Dharma however, and uses that to goad pupils to get to work independently. I loved his salt of the earth style, and his stories of what he endured during his own practice, including the mistakes he made, are useful, and even fun to read.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Refreshing teachyings of a true Thai Forest Monk
*by A***N on December 5, 2023*

I read a lot of Buddhist literature. Much of it is written from a Western non-secular perspective. However, "Food for the Heart: The Collected Teaching of Ajahn Chah" is genuinely written by a religious Buddhist in the Thai Forest Tradition. Although I don't have faith in Buddhism as a religion the way he does, I greatly enjoyed reading Ajahn Chah's teachings. He speaks sincerely and with a lot of wisdom. You don't need to believe everything he says, but he has a lot of good stuff to say that is universally applicable.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Difinitive
*by M***. on October 8, 2025*

I can't say enough how Ajahn Chah has helped me practice. His wise simplicity and use of everyday similes are very approachable and I'd recommend this for anyone curious about themselves and/or Buddhism. I've practiced for years in the Ajahn Chah tradition and this is my go to book when I want to read.

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