Venerable Luangpu Pramote Pamojjo
（55:27～56:42）
11 May 2025
Wat Suan Santidham, Thailand
Translated by Shi Ne Ling
Hasten in your practice,
and stay far from the realms of deprivation (Apāya)—
do not dwell among them.
We cannot fix the outer world,
but we can transform ourselves.
This world is dukkha (suffering)—
no matter what, it remains so.
This world is defiled—
no matter what, it remains impure.
We cannot change the external,
but we can develop our own minds
and allow them to escape from this world.
To escape
does not mean fleeing from the world,
but rather that the mind transcends—
neither entangled nor grasping.
Even in the midst of chaos and turmoil,
our minds can abide in happiness.
Buddhadasa Bhikkhu used to say:
“Like a snake’s tongue within its mouth,
the snake does not bite its own tongue.”
Yet we sometimes bite our own tongues, don’t we?
He said the snake flicks its tongue in and out,
yet it never harms itself.
Our minds dwell amid danger,
but through the Dhamma of the Buddha,
we can protect our minds
so they do not come to harm.
Statement from Shi Ne Ling:
While we try our best, this translation may not fully convey the message of Luangpu’s teachings. Any mistakes or shortcomings are solely our responsibility.
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