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 BRAHMLove, oneness, is no separation between you and life. It is a progressive letting go, a progressive not fault finding.
More Ajahn Brahm Quotes
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Just do nothing and love this moment. Its very beautiful and very deep.
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It’s just people being people, the world being 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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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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Peace is the most valuable commodity. And it’s free!
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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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Silence is so much more productive of wisdom and clarity in thinking.
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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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Why seek revenge? Karma is going to get the bastards anyway
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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.
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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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Our modern Western culture only recognises the first of these, freedom of desires.
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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 is good do not take it for granted as it will pass.
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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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