Q: A lot of times it seems that many monks here are not practising. They look sloppy or unmindful. This disturbs me. @ 上座部禪修法林

Jul 09 Wed 2014 23:38
Q: A lot of times it seems that many monks here are not practising. They look sloppy or unmindful. This disturbs me.

Q: A lot of times it seems that many monks here are not practising. They look sloppy or unmindful. This disturbs me.

Answer: It is not proper to watch other people. This will not help your practice. If you are annoyed, watch the annoyance in your own mind. If others' discipline is bad or they are not good monks, this is not for you to judge. You will not discover wisdom watching others. Monks' discipline is a tool to use for your own meditation. It is not a weapon to use to criticize or find fault. No one can do your practice for you, nor can you do practice for anyone else. Just be mindful of your own doings. This is the way to practice.

— Questions & Answers with Ajahn Chah

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