It then worships such a freedom by enshrining it at the forefront of national constituitions and bills of human rights.
AJAHN BRAHMSilence is so much more productive of wisdom and clarity in thinking.
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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Love is not liking somebody. Anyone can do that. Love is loving things that sometimes you don’t like.
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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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Instead, 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.
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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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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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Just do nothing and love this moment. Its very beautiful and very deep.
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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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When the weather is hot, keep a cool mind. When the weather is cold, keep a warm heart.
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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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It’s just people being people, the world being the world
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Why seek revenge? Karma is going to get the bastards anyway
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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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Be mindful, be compassionate and nurture the circumstances that find you in this good time so it will last longer.
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When life is good do not take it for granted as it will pass.
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