If you know how to let go and be at peace, you know everything you need to know about living in the world.
AJAHN BRAHMMy 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.
More Ajahn Brahm Quotes
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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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It then worships such a freedom by enshrining it at the forefront of national constituitions and bills of human rights.
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It’s just people being people, the world being the world
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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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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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When life is good do not take it for granted as it will pass.
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Fear is finding fault with the future.
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Silence is so much more productive of wisdom and clarity in thinking.
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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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Peace is the most valuable commodity. And it’s free!
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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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The secret of life is… everything is out of control.
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Just do nothing and love this moment. Its very beautiful and very deep.
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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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