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 BRAHMUnderstand 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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When the weather is hot, keep a cool mind. When the weather is cold, keep a warm heart.
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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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When you have abandoned all past and future, it is as if you have come alive. You are here, mindful…the nature of all types of consciousness reveals itself.
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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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Love, oneness, is no separation between you and life. It is a progressive letting go, a progressive not fault finding.
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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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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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It then worships such a freedom by enshrining it at the forefront of national constituitions and bills of human rights.
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Life is what’s happening while you’re worrying.
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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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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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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 falls apart always remember that this too will pass. Life will have its unexpected turns.
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