The Buddha said that when we experiencesights, sounds, tastes, smells, bodily feelings or mental states, we shouldrelease them. When the ear hears sounds, let them go. When the nose smells anodour, let it go...just leave it at the nose! When bodily feelings arise, letgo of the like or dislike that follow, let them go back to their birth-place.The same for mental states. All these things, just let them go their way. Thisis knowing. Whether it's happiness or unhappiness, it's all the same. This iscalled meditation.
- Ajahn Chah