Ajahn Brahm Quotes
Ajahn Brahm (Peter Betts, born 1951), Australian Theravada Buddhist monk, is the Abbot of Bodhinyana Monastery and spiritual director of the Buddhist Society of Western Australia. Known for his engaging teaching style and humor, he has authored several popular books on Buddhism.
Happiness is not about getting what you want, but wanting what you've got.
Ajahn Brahm
Every moment is a fresh beginning. Every breath is a new chance.
Ajahn Brahm
Don't try to change the world. First, change yourself.
Ajahn Brahm
The more you understand, the more you love; the more you love, the more you understand.
Ajahn Brahm
The reason we struggle with insecurity is because we compare our behind-the-scenes with everyone else's highlight reel.
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The greatest wisdom is seeing through appearances.
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The best way to solve a problem is to help someone else solve their problem.
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The only way to fail at meditation is to stop doing it.
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Worry pretends to be necessary but serves no useful purpose.
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The way to overcome anger is to be too busy being kind to have time to be angry.
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Peace is not found by changing the world, but by changing your attitude to the world.
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The door of your heart can only be opened from the inside.
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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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The more you understand impermanence, the more you appreciate every moment.
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The past is just a memory. The future is just a dream. Be here now.
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The measure of success in spiritual life is how peaceful you are.
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The mind is like a room with many windows. Open them all and let the fresh air in.
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When we understand others, we understand ourselves. When we love others, we love ourselves.
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