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 BRAHMFear is finding fault with the future.
More Ajahn Brahm Quotes
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Silence is so much more productive of wisdom and clarity in thinking.
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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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When life is good do not take it for granted as it will pass.
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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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Love is not liking somebody. Anyone can do that. Love is loving things that sometimes you don’t like.
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It’s just people being people, the world being the world
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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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Our modern Western culture only recognises the first of these, freedom of desires.
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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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Complaining is finding faults, wisdom is finding solutions
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Why seek revenge? Karma is going to get the bastards anyway
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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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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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Life is what’s happening while you’re worrying.
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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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