Ajahn
Chah (1919–1992) was admired for the way he demystified the Buddhist
teachings, presenting them in a remarkably simple and down-to-earth style for
people of any background. He was a major influence and spiritual mentor for a
generation of American Buddhist teachers, including Jon Kabat-Zinn, Sharon
Salzberg, and Jack Kornfield.

Previous
books by Ajahn Chah have consisted of collections of short teachings on a wide
variety of subjects. This new book focuses on the theme of impermanence,
offering powerful remedies for overcoming our deep-seated fear of change,
including guidance on letting go of attachments, living in the present, and
taking up the practice of meditation.
Everything
Arises, Everything Falls Away

also contains stories and anecdotes about this beloved master's life and his
interactions with students, from his youth as a struggling monk to his last
years when American students were coming to study with him in significant
numbers. These stories help to convey Ajahn Chah's unique spirit and teaching
style, allowing readers to know him both through his words and the way in which
he lived his life.