Meditation is like a gym in which you develop the powerful mental muscles of calm and insight.
Ajahn BrahmRead
How many times have you tried to solve “the problem”? you’ll be trying to solve it not just until you die but for many more lifetimes. Instead, 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. It’s just people being people, the world being the world.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the idea that life's problems are endless, and encourages a perspective shift to view life as a sensory experience rather than a personal struggle.
Ajahn Brahm's quote conveys a profound philosophical insight about the nature of existence and the human experience. He suggests that the challenges we face are not personal failures or burdens to be solved, but rather part of the natural unfolding of life. By recognizing that the world is just a play of sensory experiences and not a personal struggle, we can find greater peace and understanding in our lives, as it allows us to detach from the incessant desire to control or solve every 'problem'.
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In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about stress management, to illustrate the importance of perspective.
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