Ajahn Chah became an accomplished meditation teacher in his own right, sharing his realization of the Dhamma with those who sought it.

The essence of his teaching was simple: be mindful, don't hang on to anything, let go and surrender to the way things are.

Ajahn Chah passed away in peace after a long bout of illness on January 16, 1992 at his home monastery, Wat Pah Pong, in Ubon Ratchatani.

This biography is based on A Tree In A Forest, compiled by the Dharma Garden Group.