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.
Worry pretends to be necessary but serves no useful purpose.
Ajahn Brahm
The problem is not the problem; the problem is your attitude about the problem.
Ajahn Brahm
Every moment is a fresh beginning. Every breath is a new chance.
Ajahn Brahm
When you let go of trying to control everything, you can relax and enjoy life.
Ajahn Brahm
Mindfulness is the gentle effort to be continuously present with experience.
Ajahn Brahm
The past is for learning from, not for living in.
Ajahn Brahm
The mind is like a room with many windows. Open them all and let the fresh air in.
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The only way to fail at meditation is to stop doing it.
Ajahn Brahm
The nature of life is change. The nature of change is painful. The nature of pain is temporary.
Ajahn Brahm
The secret of happiness is to want what you already have.
Ajahn Brahm
Mindfulness is being aware of what's going on, not trying to control what's going on.
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Meditation is not about achieving anything. It's about letting go of everything.
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Your mind is like a garden. Your thoughts are the seeds. You can grow flowers or you can grow weeds.
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When we understand others, we understand ourselves. When we love others, we love ourselves.
Ajahn Brahm
Don't try to change the world. First, change yourself.
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