The secret of life is… everything is out of control.
AJAHN BRAHMThe secret of life is… everything is out of control.
AJAHN BRAHMOur modern Western culture only recognises the first of these, freedom of desires.
AJAHN BRAHMIt’s just people being people, the world being the world
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 BRAHMUnderstand 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.
AJAHN BRAHMJust do nothing and love this moment. Its very beautiful and very deep.
AJAHN BRAHMLife is what’s happening while you’re worrying.
AJAHN BRAHMBe mindful, be compassionate and nurture the circumstances that find you in this good time so it will last longer.
AJAHN BRAHMSilence is so much more productive of wisdom and clarity in thinking.
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 BRAHMThe selfless giving, the service, the kindness which you give out into this world that is the currency of (the) meaning (of life).
AJAHN BRAHMFear is finding fault with the future.
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 BRAHMWhen the weather is hot, keep a cool mind. When the weather is cold, keep a warm heart.
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