One can say that the underlying creed of most Western democracies is to protect their people’s freedom to realise their desires, as far as this is possible.
AJAHN BRAHMThe secret of life is… everything is out of control.
More Ajahn Brahm Quotes
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The secret of life is… everything is out of control.
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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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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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Just do nothing and love this moment. Its very beautiful and very deep.
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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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Meditation is like a gym in which you develop the powerful mental muscles of calm and insight.
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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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Our modern Western culture only recognises the first of these, freedom of desires.
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Why seek revenge? Karma is going to get the bastards anyway
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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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When the weather is hot, keep a cool mind. When the weather is cold, keep a warm heart.
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Life is what’s happening while you’re worrying.
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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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Fear is finding fault with the future.
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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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