How many times have you tried to solve “the problem”? you’ll be trying to solve it not just until you die but for many more lifetimes. .
AJAHN BRAHMMy first meditation teacher told me that there is no such thing as a bad meditation. He was right. During the difficult meditations you build up your strength, which creates meditation for peace.
More Ajahn Brahm Quotes
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When life falls apart always remember that this too will pass. Life will have its unexpected turns.
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Silence is so much more productive of wisdom and clarity in thinking.
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What are people searching for in life? God. In the christian scriptures, it says ‘Be still and know you are God.’ What is this? You are peace, compassion, truth, Love, freedom. Real love.
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Understand the place of love in a spiritual life. A powerful and blissful type of love has no conditions, no ownership and no people involved. Be free from fear. Be who you are. That is love.
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It’s just people being people, the world being the world
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Life is what’s happening while you’re worrying.
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The selfless giving, the service, the kindness which you give out into this world that is the currency of (the) meaning (of life).
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It is remarkable that in such countries people do not feel very free. The second kind of freedom, freedom from desires, is celebrated only in some religious communities. It celebrates contentment, peace that is free from desires.
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Love is not liking somebody. Anyone can do that. Love is loving things that sometimes you don’t like.
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Be mindful, be compassionate and nurture the circumstances that find you in this good time so it will last longer.
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When the weather is hot, keep a cool mind. When the weather is cold, keep a warm heart.
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It then worships such a freedom by enshrining it at the forefront of national constituitions and bills of human rights.
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Why seek revenge? Karma is going to get the bastards anyway
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Everyone makes mistakes. The wise are not people who never make mistakes, but those who forgive themselves and learn from their mistakes.
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My first meditation teacher told me that there is no such thing as a bad meditation. He was right. During the difficult meditations you build up your strength, which creates meditation for peace.
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