When the weather is hot, keep a cool mind. When the weather is cold, keep a warm heart.
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.
More Ajahn Brahm Quotes
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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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Be mindful, be compassionate and nurture the circumstances that find you in this good time so it will last longer.
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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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Life is what’s happening while you’re worrying.
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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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Meditation is like a gym in which you develop the powerful mental muscles of calm and insight.
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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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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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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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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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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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Fear is finding fault with the future.
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The secret of life is… everything is out of control.
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Why seek revenge? Karma is going to get the bastards anyway
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