When you have abandoned all past and future, it is as if you have come alive. You are here, mindful...the nature of all types of consciousness reveals itself.
Ajahn BrahmRead
Meditation is like a gym in which you develop the powerful mental muscles of calm and insight.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Meditation strengthens the mind much like exercise strengthens the body.
This quote by Ajahn Brahm illustrates the concept that meditation serves as a mental exercise that cultivates one's ability to remain calm and gain insight into oneself and the world. Just as physical workouts contribute to physical fitness, meditation enhances mental strength and clarity, enabling individuals to navigate life's challenges with greater ease and understanding.
Themes
MeditationCalmInsightMental StrengthWisdom
In practice
Example use cases
In a workshop on stress management, you could use this quote to emphasize the importance of meditation for mental well-being.
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All quotes →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.
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When life is good do not take it for granted as it will pass. Be mindful, be compassionate and nurture the circumstances that find you in this good time so it will last longer. When life falls apart always remember that this too will pass. Life will have its unexpected turns.
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Love, oneness, is no separation between you and life. It is a progressive letting go, a progressive not fault finding. Just do nothing and love this moment. Its very beautiful and very deep.
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