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.
AJAHN BRAHMIt’s just people being people, the world being the world
More Ajahn Brahm Quotes
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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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Love, oneness, is no separation between you and life. It is a progressive letting go, a progressive not fault finding.
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Fear is finding fault with the future.
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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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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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Be mindful, be compassionate and nurture the circumstances that find you in this good time so it will last longer.
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The secret of life is… everything is out of control.
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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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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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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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Meditation is like a gym in which you develop the powerful mental muscles of calm and insight.
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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’s just people being people, the world being the world
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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. .
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