Even a little wisdom

Ajahn Chah (ajahnchah.org) via Ven. Sujato, Ellie Askew, Dhr. Seven (ed.), Wisdom Quarterly

Burmese position (zmm.org)

How does the Dharma teach the proper way of life? It shows us how to live. It has many ways of showing it -- on rocks, or trees, or just in front of us. It is a teaching but not in words.

So still the mind -- the heart -- and learn to watch. We'll find the whole Dharma revealing itself here and now. At what other time and place are we going to look?

A Still Forest Pool (Kornfield)

With even a little intuitive wisdom we will be able to see clearly through the ways of the world.

We will come to understand that everything in the world is a teacher. Trees and vines, for example, can reveal the nature of reality to us.

With wisdom there is no need to question anyone, no need to study [books]. We can learn enough from nature to be awakened.