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 BRAHMOne 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 BRAHMWhen life falls apart always remember that this too will pass. Life will have its unexpected turns.
AJAHN BRAHMLove is not liking somebody. Anyone can do that. Love is loving things that sometimes you don’t like.
AJAHN BRAHMIt then worships such a freedom by enshrining it at the forefront of national constituitions and bills of human rights.
AJAHN BRAHMThe 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.
AJAHN BRAHMSilence is so much more productive of wisdom and clarity in thinking.
AJAHN BRAHMWhen life is good do not take it for granted as it will pass.
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.
AJAHN BRAHMMeditation is like a gym in which you develop the powerful mental muscles of calm and insight.
AJAHN BRAHMIt 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 BRAHMInstead, 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.
AJAHN BRAHMBe mindful, be compassionate and nurture the circumstances that find you in this good time so it will last longer.
AJAHN BRAHMWhat 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.
AJAHN BRAHMIt’s just people being people, the world being the world
AJAHN BRAHMWhen 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.
AJAHN BRAHMEveryone makes mistakes. The wise are not people who never make mistakes, but those who forgive themselves and learn from their mistakes.
AJAHN BRAHM