Mayank

“Hearing this, the thought occurred to me, ‘No one is interested in a dead person. Because I live in the forest, I should play dead. Whoever praises me or attacks me, I’ll have to be still—quiet in thought, word, and deed—if I want to survive.’ This can also be a good reminder in the way of the Dhamma: To free yourself from death, you have to play dead. This is a good lesson in maranassati, keeping death in mind.”
― Ajaan Lee, The Autobiography of Phra Ajaan Lee

“I wanted to collect money to help the hospital, and today—January 10, 1960—as I leave the hospital after staying here 45 days, we’ve collected 31,535 baht, which shows that even when ill, I can be of use.”
― Ajaan Lee, The Autobiography of Phra Ajaan Lee

“When you sit in meditation, close only your eyes. Keep your mind bright and alert, like a tree that closes its leaves and thus doesn’t obstruct our view of the stars.”
― Ajaan Lee, The Autobiography of Phra Ajaan Lee

“The proper method for receiving this transcendental message is to hear it submissively. A challenging attitude cannot help one realize this transcendental message.”
― A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda, Srimad-Bhagavatam: Bhagavata Purana