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60. I CHERISH MEDITATION During the time I attended Luang Por's super advanced meditation workshop at Paknam, I never left the temple and was there for the entire duration. Some people went home to see their family. Some went elsewhere. But I cared too much for meditation to leave. This is why I advanced so much quicker. November 5, 1979 61. THOSE WHO KNOW DON’T BRAG Braggarts are too busy competing with each other. Those who truly know don’t show off; that is why they will ultimately win. August 17, 1991 62. SEEING THROUGH I came up with the idea to build this temple and it has been a constant challenge from the beginning. Nonetheless, I finished whatever I started and I never gave up. I resolved every challenge that came my way through meditation, even if at times it seemed almost insurmountable. I see through everything; it’s up to me whether or not I want to talk about it. That is the reason I say there is no secret on earth. The fact is that we have not paid any attention to it, but once we do, we will find out the truth. February 10, 1982 63. SILENCE MAY SEEM LIKE DEFEAT, BUT IN FACT IT IS VICTORY Addressing a disciple: When someone has a conflict with me, whether he is a disciple or a senior person, and he loses his temper, I will keep my composure and stay silent. I let the person speak until he eventually wears himself out and has nothing more to say. The entire time he is expressing his anger; I will contemplate my inner Dhamma and remain silent. My silence ultimately turns into victory. January 11, 1991