Our modern Western culture only recognises the first of these, freedom of desires.
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.
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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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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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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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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Meditation is like a gym in which you develop the powerful mental muscles of calm and insight.
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Peace is the most valuable commodity. And it’s free!
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When life is good do not take it for granted as it will pass.
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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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Why seek revenge? Karma is going to get the bastards anyway
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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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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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Just do nothing and love this moment. Its very beautiful and very deep.
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Silence is so much more productive of wisdom and clarity in thinking.
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It’s just people being people, the world being the world
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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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