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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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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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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Why seek revenge? Karma is going to get the bastards anyway
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It’s just people being people, the world being the world
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Our modern Western culture only recognises the first of these, freedom of desires.
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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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Silence is so much more productive of wisdom and clarity in thinking.
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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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It then worships such a freedom by enshrining it at the forefront of national constituitions and bills of human rights.
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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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When life is good do not take it for granted as it will pass.
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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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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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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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