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Our modern Western culture only recognises the first of these, freedom of desires.

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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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Peace is the most valuable commodity. And it’s free!
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When life is good do not take it for granted as it will pass.
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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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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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Fear is finding fault with the future.
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When you have abandoned all past and future, it is as if you have come alive. You are here, mindful…the nature of all types of consciousness reveals itself.
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The ability to love yourself so much that you forgive everything and you are at peace with yourself like a mother loves a child, not trying to be someone.
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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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Love, oneness, is no separation between you and life. It is a progressive letting go, a progressive not fault finding.
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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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If you know how to let go and be at peace, you know everything you need to know about living in the world.
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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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Instead, understand that this world is just the play of the senses. It’s the five khandhas doing their thing; it has nothing to do with you.
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The secret of life is… everything is out of control.
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Silence is so much more productive of wisdom and clarity in thinking.
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