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 measure of success in spiritual life is how peaceful you are.
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Every moment is a fresh beginning. Every breath is a new chance.
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The more you understand, the more you love; the more you love, the more you understand.
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Silence is so much more productive of wisdom and clarity than thinking.
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Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax.
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The sign of wisdom is constant joy.
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The problem is not the problem; the problem is your attitude about the problem.
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When you let go of trying to control everything, you can relax and enjoy life.
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The best way to solve a problem is to help someone else solve their problem.
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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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True peace comes not from controlling the world, but from letting go of control.
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Love is not about possession. Love is about appreciation.
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Kindness is the solution to all of life's problems.
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Meditation is not about achieving anything. It's about letting go of everything.
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Forgiveness is letting go of the hope that the past could have been any different.
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The more you understand impermanence, the more you appreciate every moment.
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Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional.
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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 Buddha's path is not about becoming somebody different but about becoming more and more who you really are.
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