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.

The past is just a memory. The future is just a dream. Be here now.
Ajahn Brahm
Peace is not found by changing the world, but by changing your attitude to the world.
Ajahn Brahm
The measure of success in spiritual life is how peaceful you are.
Ajahn Brahm
Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax.
Ajahn Brahm
Expectations are the thieves of joy.
Ajahn Brahm
The reason we struggle with insecurity is because we compare our behind-the-scenes with everyone else's highlight reel.
Ajahn Brahm
Mindfulness is being aware of what's going on, not trying to control what's going on.
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
Forgiveness means giving up all hope for a better past.
Ajahn Brahm
Worry pretends to be necessary but serves no useful purpose.
Ajahn Brahm
The greatest wisdom is seeing through appearances.
Ajahn Brahm
The past is for learning from, not for living in.
Ajahn Brahm
The only way to fail at meditation is to stop doing it.
Ajahn Brahm
The sign of wisdom is constant joy.
Ajahn Brahm
Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional.
Ajahn Brahm
The more you understand impermanence, the more you appreciate every moment.
Ajahn Brahm
The mind is like a room with many windows. Open them all and let the fresh air in.
Ajahn Brahm
True peace comes not from controlling the world, but from letting go of control.
Ajahn Brahm
Don't be afraid of the future. The future is good.
Ajahn Brahm