I'm so much of a fan of Ajahn Brahm. And here is the great collection of his quotes for meditation and all. Hope you enjoy it. It's originally posted here http://www.dhammaloka.org.au/books.html.
Everyone who joins network marketing has the plan to create a successful business. Many unfortunately approach marketing the wrong way. Check out tips to market your business correctly and create a successful business
Network Marketing Tips
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Who else wants to discover a handful of proven network marketing tips guaranteed to help you generate 100 MLM leads (or more) each and every day on complete autopilot?
Everyone who joins network marketing has the plan to create a successful business. Many unfortunately approach marketing the wrong way. Check out tips to market your business correctly and create a successful business
Network Marketing Tips
http://blog.robfore.com/network-marketing-training/
Who else wants to discover a handful of proven network marketing tips guaranteed to help you generate 100 MLM leads (or more) each and every day on complete autopilot?
El Sistema Abundancia de Estrellas Zrii SAEZ, está compuesto por un conjunto de etapas apoyadas con herramientas y estrategias con el objetivo de obtener ingresos residuales mediante uno de los procesos básicos de todo multinivel llamado PROSPECTACION.
La Prospectación crea el Reclutamiento y la Duplicación que son pilares mágicos para todo negocio en red o de marketing multinivel
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MLM Network Marketing Lead Flow Secrets-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ilAgXd4vWY
Watch this video for exclusive MLM training and get access to my free lead generation bootcamp.
The smartest leaders in the industry know the power of leverage and any MLM training, including getting MLM leads, should cover this.
This is THE network marketing training you are missing in your business.
If you like this training on MLM leads generation and want more- for instance how to get MLM leads all day long on autopilot, visit the link.
I'll show you how to quit doing what doesn't work and how to concentrate on helping people lead with valuable content and tools and training.This strategy helps you build relationships and a business by using a marketing funnel rather than making nauseating cold calls and doing endless hotel meetings.
How different would your business look with 30+ targeted MLM leads coming in every day? I'm talking about people who are already interested in what you have to offer.
If you want a tried and true system to generate MLM leads this video is for you. MLM lead generation is the key to success in the network marketing industry. Buying MLM leads just doens't work, but learninng to generate your own targeted MLM leads does. MLM leads who are pre-sorted and understand network marketing, and the MLM business model but searching for something more. This video reveals how you can generate these targeted MLM leads for yourself: it is not difficult and doesn't have to take a long time! ...
0:29 MLM leads training tip #1-why so many people can't advance their business
0:53 MLM leads training tip #2-why it's important for even beginners to understand this vital skill
2:12 MLM leads training tip #3 -what happens to most people in MLM's
2:23 MLM leads training tip #4- theformula for success
There is no magic bullet for killer MLM lead generation, but there is a system proven to do the hard work for you;if you want a simple blueprint for generating quality MLM leads today, this is it. No longer will you have to face rejection, your MLM lead generation problems can be cured for good if you're serious about getting what you want out of a home business.
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Most people tend to believe that if we work hard & save money then we will end up wealthy one day. Not saying that this is not true – it can be done like that – but most of the times it’s just wishful thinking.
Nevertheless, becoming wealthy is not something impossible for you to accomplish. Here are 5 ways that you can do that.
The slideshow by Deborah Olenev CCH RSHom (NA) talks about the role of intuition in homeopathic practice, how to cultivate and access that intuition, and the benefits this can have for everyone. Deborah also talks about the principles of Karma Yoga and how they apply to homeopathy, as well as to all lines of work.
The last part of the slideshow talks about unity consciousness, or the recognition that we are all One. This is a necessary view point in order to work intuitively with people, and helps the homeopath connect to her clients with love. These are principles which can be used by everyone and that help inject love into human relationships.
Please visit Deborah Olenev's website at homeopathyforhealth.net to read articles on homeopathy, meditation, nutrition, and lifestyle.
By: Ajaan Mahā Boowa Ñānasampanno
Translated by: Ajaan Suchard Abhijāto
Amata Dhamma contains a collection of talks by Ajaan Mahā Boowa. Most of these talks were given for the benefit of an ill lay disciple of Ajaan Maha Boowa, Mrs. Pow-panga Vathanakul, and thus touch on many aspects of Dhamma practice concerning life, illness, and death.
“The Gift of Dhamma Excels All Other Gifts”
—The Lord Buddha
Dhamma should not be sold like goods in the market place.
Permission to reproduce this publication in any way for free distribution,as a gift of Dhamma, is hereby granted and
no further permission need be obtained.
Reproduction in any way for commercial gain is strictly prohibited.
A pdf copy of my free Dhamma/LIFE Lessons book “100 Instagram Posts of LIFE Lessons 2 ” in full color. All are welcome to read and reflect on the various Dhamma Teachings. The pdf copy can be downloaded.
Those living in Teluk Intan, Malaysia can get a free copy of the book (if they are interested) from Persatuan Buddhist Hilr Perak, Teluk Intan (PBHP) while stocks last!
100 Instagram Posts of Life Lessons (2).pdfOH TEIK BIN
A free eBook of Dhamma/LIFE Lessons (Vol. 2) presented in the form of full-color Instagram pictures. For reflection and Dhamma practice to grow in Compassion, Wisdom, Happiness and Peace.
This text contains the principles to renew our medical system toward the consciousness of love.
I hope to have many feedbacks and comments from you
THANK YOU WITH ALL MY HEART
El Sistema Abundancia de Estrellas Zrii SAEZ, está compuesto por un conjunto de etapas apoyadas con herramientas y estrategias con el objetivo de obtener ingresos residuales mediante uno de los procesos básicos de todo multinivel llamado PROSPECTACION.
La Prospectación crea el Reclutamiento y la Duplicación que son pilares mágicos para todo negocio en red o de marketing multinivel
Mlm Network Marketing- The Fastest Way to Get Leads & Grow MLMmattschrader1000
MLM Network Marketing Lead Flow Secrets-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ilAgXd4vWY
Watch this video for exclusive MLM training and get access to my free lead generation bootcamp.
The smartest leaders in the industry know the power of leverage and any MLM training, including getting MLM leads, should cover this.
This is THE network marketing training you are missing in your business.
If you like this training on MLM leads generation and want more- for instance how to get MLM leads all day long on autopilot, visit the link.
I'll show you how to quit doing what doesn't work and how to concentrate on helping people lead with valuable content and tools and training.This strategy helps you build relationships and a business by using a marketing funnel rather than making nauseating cold calls and doing endless hotel meetings.
How different would your business look with 30+ targeted MLM leads coming in every day? I'm talking about people who are already interested in what you have to offer.
If you want a tried and true system to generate MLM leads this video is for you. MLM lead generation is the key to success in the network marketing industry. Buying MLM leads just doens't work, but learninng to generate your own targeted MLM leads does. MLM leads who are pre-sorted and understand network marketing, and the MLM business model but searching for something more. This video reveals how you can generate these targeted MLM leads for yourself: it is not difficult and doesn't have to take a long time! ...
0:29 MLM leads training tip #1-why so many people can't advance their business
0:53 MLM leads training tip #2-why it's important for even beginners to understand this vital skill
2:12 MLM leads training tip #3 -what happens to most people in MLM's
2:23 MLM leads training tip #4- theformula for success
There is no magic bullet for killer MLM lead generation, but there is a system proven to do the hard work for you;if you want a simple blueprint for generating quality MLM leads today, this is it. No longer will you have to face rejection, your MLM lead generation problems can be cured for good if you're serious about getting what you want out of a home business.
We even have a 3 day trial just $2- that's how confident we are it works !
MLM leads: How to Generate 30+ Targeted MLM Leads Every Day!
http://www.mlmonlinesuccessrecipe.com/...
Most people tend to believe that if we work hard & save money then we will end up wealthy one day. Not saying that this is not true – it can be done like that – but most of the times it’s just wishful thinking.
Nevertheless, becoming wealthy is not something impossible for you to accomplish. Here are 5 ways that you can do that.
The slideshow by Deborah Olenev CCH RSHom (NA) talks about the role of intuition in homeopathic practice, how to cultivate and access that intuition, and the benefits this can have for everyone. Deborah also talks about the principles of Karma Yoga and how they apply to homeopathy, as well as to all lines of work.
The last part of the slideshow talks about unity consciousness, or the recognition that we are all One. This is a necessary view point in order to work intuitively with people, and helps the homeopath connect to her clients with love. These are principles which can be used by everyone and that help inject love into human relationships.
Please visit Deborah Olenev's website at homeopathyforhealth.net to read articles on homeopathy, meditation, nutrition, and lifestyle.
By: Ajaan Mahā Boowa Ñānasampanno
Translated by: Ajaan Suchard Abhijāto
Amata Dhamma contains a collection of talks by Ajaan Mahā Boowa. Most of these talks were given for the benefit of an ill lay disciple of Ajaan Maha Boowa, Mrs. Pow-panga Vathanakul, and thus touch on many aspects of Dhamma practice concerning life, illness, and death.
“The Gift of Dhamma Excels All Other Gifts”
—The Lord Buddha
Dhamma should not be sold like goods in the market place.
Permission to reproduce this publication in any way for free distribution,as a gift of Dhamma, is hereby granted and
no further permission need be obtained.
Reproduction in any way for commercial gain is strictly prohibited.
A pdf copy of my free Dhamma/LIFE Lessons book “100 Instagram Posts of LIFE Lessons 2 ” in full color. All are welcome to read and reflect on the various Dhamma Teachings. The pdf copy can be downloaded.
Those living in Teluk Intan, Malaysia can get a free copy of the book (if they are interested) from Persatuan Buddhist Hilr Perak, Teluk Intan (PBHP) while stocks last!
100 Instagram Posts of Life Lessons (2).pdfOH TEIK BIN
A free eBook of Dhamma/LIFE Lessons (Vol. 2) presented in the form of full-color Instagram pictures. For reflection and Dhamma practice to grow in Compassion, Wisdom, Happiness and Peace.
This text contains the principles to renew our medical system toward the consciousness of love.
I hope to have many feedbacks and comments from you
THANK YOU WITH ALL MY HEART
In this issue, Daaji takes us on the next stage of the journey to the center in his series, The March to Freedom. There are also articles on developing excellence, nurturing love, compassion, fatigue, nutigenomics and natural medicine. We feature the beautiful lavender and bring you a creation myth from China. For children we have a womderful story and an activity to inspire them to become ambassadors of peace as we celebrate the International Day of Peace on 21st September.
Being aware of awareness (The Real Present Moment) is one of the best ways to raise your vibration.
One of the fastest ways to achieve this is through meditation.
If you want to know more about meditation, you can visit the following link:
https://bit.ly/3POwtro
[Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/rU1vQ-pwG34]
I believe the ultimate goal of any one of us is happiness pursuit. However, we usually lost that goal once we live through our lives. A happy life is quite simple, yet need a lot of courage, discipline, wisdom to "attain" that happy life. By sharing my thoughts here, I hope it can help you to live a happier life. Good luck!
Oops... forgot to mention that there are too many laws of nature that certainly we can't learn all. The most important one for happiness is how our mind is working. Focusing on the right one matters.
I came out and share to the public about this topic and I’m willing to do more of it. If you’re interested in having me coming in (your office, your group, …) and share, we certainly can talk and arrange.
Tôi tạo ra bài chia sẻ này bằng tiếng Anh, sau khi thấy được lợi ích quá lớn lao trong việc đọc sách. Ở đây, tôi dịch lại tiếng Việt bài chia sẻ này với một mong muốn có thể truyền cảm hứng đến những ai là người Việt, và chưa có thói quen đọc. Đáng lẽ thói quen tốt này phải được xây dựng từ khi chúng ta còn bé. Không may rằng phong cách giáo dục hiện tại lại chưa làm được điều này. Nên việc cổ xuý cho thói quen đọc sách là điều cần thiết cho mỗi một người Việt. Hy vọng những ai chưa có thói quen đọc sách sẽ bắt đầu cầm sách lên và đọc sau khi nghe câu chuyện của tôi. Những ai đã có thói quen đọc sách, tôi hy vọng sẽ tiếp tục đọc để sống một cuộc sống ý nghĩa hơn.
Dù ngôn ngữ chắc chắn không thể nào diễn tả được trọn vẹn một chữ Thiền, nó chắc chắn có tác dụng dẫn dắt và thách thức tâm trí ta tiến đến, suy ngẫm và thực hành thiền. Xin phép được tri ân các Bậc Thầy, những người đã đi trước trên con đường này và để lại những ánh sáng dẫn dắt cho thế hệ kế tiếp.
This is what I have talked in the 1st KMS Manager Meetup last weekend. I hope whoever pursuing management career path would find it useful and applicable to be more successful at work.
10 observations / experiences from a self learnt meditatorViet Hung Nguyen
This is my 10 observations, experiences in the last 5 years from learning meditation and starting doing it. I hope it can inspire you do what I'm doing now by sharing this.
I hope that by sharing my story about reading, it can inspire you to start reading, or to read more. As I believe it is one of the most effective way for you to live a better life.
Thien quan con duong cua tue giac - Joseph Goldstein va Jack KornfieldViet Hung Nguyen
Bản thân tôi tìm thấy được nhiều điều sáng tỏ hơn, được giải thích một cách trong sáng và đơn giản, cho những phạm trù, khái niệm vốn dĩ rất khó để diễn tả và truyền đạt (nếu chưa thực sự trải qua) trong giáo lý Phật giáo. Chắc chắn tôi sẽ phải đọc đi đọc lại những ghi chú này để từ từ, có thể hiểu được rõ hơn và có thể tham khảo trong quá trình thực hành của mình.
Hầu hết chúng ta đều có nghe qua nguyên tắc “thay đổi thái độ, thay đổi cuộc đời”. Và có lẽ ai cũng đều đồng ý với nguyên tắc này. Tuy nhiên, làm thế nào để thay đổi thái độ của chúng ta một cách tích cực? Tôi không tìm thấy câu trả lời đó một cách thuyết phục ở các cuốn sách self-help. Bất ngờ rằng, tôi tìm thấy điều đó trong tư tưởng của Thiền. Điều này một lần nữa được xác nhận trong cuốn sách này từ TS. Mathieu Ricard.
Một cuốn sách súc tích bàn về thành công mang tính trường tồn. Những qui tắc không màu mè, rất đơn giản, nhưng chắc chắn sẽ thay đổi cuộc sống của bạn trong tương lai. Bạn không thể thay đổi quá khứ. Bạn chắc chắn luôn mong muốn có một tương lai tốt đẹp. Nhưng tương lai lại chưa đến và không một điều gì có thể chắc chắn được điều gì sẽ xảy đến trong tương lai. Tất cả những gì bạn cần làm là gieo hạt hiện tại, chăm sóc nó và bạn sẽ có một cây tương lai khoẻ mạnh, tươi tốt, chắc chắn trước bão táp của cuộc đời. Cảm ơn các tác giả đã chia sẻ những qui luật đơn giản và thuyết phục.
This is to introduce the strength-based principle to maximize your contribution, your success. The same strength-based principle is also effective in leading and managing people as well.
Based on my experience of going out and build the network of people who I know, I created this slide deck and shared with a group of KMSers. Hope you will find it useful.
"Tâm Bình An” có lẽ là một minh chứng rõ ràng cho nguyên tắc “less for more”. Ít mà nhiều. Tôi tìm thấy từ cuốn sách 100 trang này quá nhiều ý hay, quá nhiều cách suy nghĩ và chân lý đúng đắn để có thể phát triển bản thân, để có thể nhìn nhận một cái tôi đúng đắn hơn, để có thể bắt đầu thức tỉnh và nhìn sâu hơn vào nội tâm, để có thể tìm lại được chính mình. Và chỉ khi đó mới có thể tìm thấy được một sự Bình An vững bền. Đó là một hành trình tâm linh đúng đắn.
Xin gửi tặng mọi người ở slides này các ghi chú mà tôi tâm đắc.
Tôi tìm thấy ở Bùng cháy hay Tàn lụi quá nhiều nguyên tắc và cách suy nghĩ mà tôi đồng ý và có dịp trải nghiệm cùng các cộng sự của tôi tại KMS Technology trong việc xây dựng và phát triển công ty. Chúng tôi đã có một số thành công nhất định trong 4 năm qua. Và tôi tin rằng đó chính là nền tảng cho một sự phát triển vững bền. Xin chia sẻ với mọi người ở đây các trích dẫn mà tôi thấy hữu ích cũng như đã áp dụng thành công tại KMS.
Hạnh phúc? Khổ đau? Tình yêu? Rèn luyện tinh thần? Hy vọng các bạn đọc được nhiều đề nghị và cách suy nghĩ mang tính khai sáng từ cuốn sách Tay Buông Ráng Hồng của HT Thích Thái Hoà mà tôi ghi chú lại ở đây.
Quẳng gánh lo đi và vui sống có lẽ là một trong những cuốn sách kinh điển về phát triển bản thân. Tuy nghe danh tiếng của cuốn sách đã lâu, tôi chỉ mới vừa đọc nó ở tuổi quá 30. Và tôi đã rất tâm đắc với những gì Ngài Dale Carnegie đã khuyên trong cuốn sách. Rất hiếm cuốn sách mà tôi có quá nhiều ghi chú, trích dẫn như cuốn này.
Càng đọc, tôi càng thấy triết lý mà tác giả đưa ra rất gần với triết lý Thiền và Đạo Phật: Tập trung và sống hết mình trong hiện tại, cuộc sống thì luôn thay đổi, và phải biết chấp nhận với thực tại để tỉnh táo giải quyết vấn đề hiệu quả nhất nằm đem lại sự an lạc từ bên trong, cho đi là hạnh phúc.
Tôi xin chia sẻ dưới đây những ghi chú mà tôi tâm đắc từ cuốn sách.
Các bạn có thể mua phiên bản điện tử của cuốn sách ở Aleeza.com ở link sau: http://alezaa.com/me/view.php?id=xGRqPBJZJLn
Saigon, Halloween 2012.
Việt Hùng
www.viethungnguyen.com
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
each chakra is studied in greater detail, several steps have been included to
strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way.pptxCelso Napoleon
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way
SBs – Sunday Bible School
Adult Bible Lessons 2nd quarter 2024 CPAD
MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
Commentator: Pastor Osiel Gomes
Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
Renewed in Grace
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?Joe Muraguri
We will learn what Anime is and see what a Christian should consider before watching anime movies? We will also learn a little bit of Shintoism religion and hentai (the craze of internet pornography today).
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
Our monthly newsletter is available to read online. We hope you will join us each Sunday in person for our worship service. Make sure to subscribe and follow us on YouTube and social media.
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
For the Video with audio narration, comments and texts in English, please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2g_43NEa0
HANUMAN STORIES: TIMELESS TEACHINGS FOR TODAY’S WORLDLearnyoga
Hanuman Stories: Timeless Teachings for Today’s World" delves into the inspiring tales of Hanuman, highlighting lessons of devotion, strength, and selfless service that resonate in modern life. These stories illustrate how Hanuman's unwavering faith and courage can guide us through challenges and foster resilience. Through these timeless narratives, readers can find profound wisdom to apply in their daily lives.
All you need is kindfulness - A collection of Ajahn Brahm's quotes
1. All You Need Is Kindfulness
A Collection of
Ajahn Brahm Quotes
2. This book is available for free download from
www.bodhinyana.com. Additionally an audio-
visual version can be accessed on YouTube:
http://youtu.be/8ZdB29o-i-A
Copyright 2013 Ajahn Brahm
and Bodhinyana Buddhist Monastery
First edition 2013
Second edition, revised 2014
Permission to copy, reprint and distribute this
publication is hereby given provided it is for
free distribution and no changes are made to
content or layout. Reproduction in any way for
commercial gain is prohibited.
3. Preface
The 63 quotes from Ajahn Brahm's teachings in this collection
have been gathered from various talks delivered between
2009 and 2013. The teachings were either given to the lay
people at Nollamara Centre and Jhana Grove Meditation
Retreat Centre or to monastics at Bodhinyana Monastery and
overseas in Sri Lanka. The background photos have been
taken over the last seven years in Germany, New Zealand,
Ladakh (North India), Australia, Switzerland, England and the
Czech Republic.
To give this work a bit of structure, the sayings have loosely
been put under the three headings of Sīla, Samādhi and
Pañña. These are respectively, the Pali terms for Virtue,
Meditation and Wisdom, which constitute the basic structure
of the Buddhist path. These terms are explained briefly at the
beginning of each section.
May this collection of quotes inspire you to be kind, calm and
wise!
Bodhinyana Monastery
Perth, August 2014
4. Sīla
Sīla is the Pali term for virtue. It is the cultivation of
harmlessness, kindness, generosity and care by
body, speech and mind. It could also be translated
as character, habit or morality. Your understanding
of what is skilful and what is unskilful, and the
inspiration you get from your own heart or from
seeing living examples, will enable you to let go of
unwholesome habits and tendencies and to develop
the wholesome qualities in your mind. The practice
of morality makes your heart pure, and a pure
heart is a happy heart well prepared for the
practice of meditation.
23. Inspiration is a beautiful source of
pure energy that uplifts your heart.
24. A lot of the time you learn the most from osmosis,
by just hanging around good people.
25. When you cultivate a beautiful mind throughout the day,
you will have a beautiful mind in meditation.
26. Samādhi
Samādhi is the Pali term for deep meditation, or
for collectedness and unification of mind. It is not
achieved through force or striving, but through
restraining and relinquishing unwholesome
qualities and through the cultivation and
development of wholesome ones. Mindfulness and
kindness will allow a positive and happy mind to
settle down, and to enter deeper and deeper into
stillness and peace. The purification that happens
through the practice of meditation will give your
mind the strength and clarity required to uncover,
to face and to penetrate to the truth.
27. Your real home is not the
house you live in, but the
stillness and peace in
your heart.
28. Forget about the results.
Creating the causes; that’s your work.
The results will come by themselves.
31. Whatever you are aware of, you need
that magical ingredient of kindness.
When you are kind to what you are watching,
it relaxes and so do you.
32. Put a lot of
attention in
the space
between you
and whatever
you are
aware of.
And make
sure there are
wholesome
qualities in
that space:
kindness,
gentleness,
peace and
patience.
33. Can you make peace?
Can you be kind?
Can you be gentle?
If you can, then you
can meditate.
35. Delight is the glue that makes
your attention stick to the object.
36. Yes, being a control freak and using
willpower may give you mindfulness.
But it’s not the type of mindfulness that
will lead to happiness, stillness or insight.
Playfulness and joy, the power of wisdom,
that creates great mindfulness.
37. The way of meditation is not
force and will power,
but wisdom power.
38. The energy of the mind
can be directed in two ways:
It can either go into
reacting, doing, thinking,
struggling and striving;
or
it can go into
letting go, not being involved,
not getting entangled,
and just being aware
without reacting.
39. The more you do, the more you strive,
the more you wear your mind out.
41. Right effort is the effort to stop,
to restrain, to let go
to give up, to renounce.
42. The nature of the human mind is to be still.
It only moves because of the winds of wanting.
43. Meditation is not
about attaining more things,
but about letting go of things
and becoming more free.
44. When you want something more,
you cannot enjoy what you already have.
45. It’s very
hard to
progress in
meditation,
when you
have a
fault-finding
mind.
You always
see what’s
wrong, you
never see
the beauty.
46. Wherever you happen to be on the path of
meditation, please want to be there.
If you want to be somewhere else,
that’s the end of your progress.
47. It’s the nature of contentment to deepen –
to become more brilliant, more happy,
more blissful, more profound and empty –
if you just stay with it long enough.
48. Pañña
Pañña is the Pali term for wisdom or insight;
seeing the world clearly without distortion. It is
the deep understanding of the human condition
that emerges out of the pure and peaceful mind.
Pañña is always born of silence and stillness, of an
open, receptive and unbiased heart. A mind full of
thoughts is not ready to listen deeply enough.
Insight into the nature of things, whether small or
huge and life changing, always sets you free and
fills your heart with unconditional love and
compassion for all beings.
49. In Buddhism
we don’t fight
our defilements,
we understand
them.
And when
we know them,
they disappear.
50. When you face the problem and
bring it close to you, you have a
chance to understand it.
When you run away, your face is
turned in the opposite direction.
51. Wisdom is all around us
and insight is there for the taking,
but when there is too much noise
we just can't hear life teaching us.
64. Hell is
a place with
an open door.
You send
yourself there
because
of guilt.
If you know
what love and
forgiveness
are, you can
walk out any
time you
want.
65. It’s amazing how free you can be,
if you don’t limit yourself to your past.
66. The nature of life
is that it settles down
and finds a balance all by itself.
67. Where there
is a self, there
are things
belonging to
a self.
Where there
is no self,
there is no
sense of
ownership.
68. When you don't have a solid sense of self, you can
adapt to whatever situation you happen to be in.
69. When you disappear, when there is no
traveller, then the path becomes as wide as a
multi-lane highway - you just can't miss it.
70. A Short Biography
of Ajahn Brahmavamso
Ajahn Brahm was born Peter Betts in London (UK) on
the 7th of August 1951. At the age of sixteen he
regarded himself as a Buddhist after having read his
first book on Buddhism. His interest in the teachings of
the Buddha and meditation flourished while he was
studying theoretical physics at Cambridge University.
That was also the time when he sat his first retreat and
had some nice meditation experiences. After
completing his degree and teaching for a year,
he travelled to Thailand to become a monk.
At the age of twenty-three he was ordained at Wat
Saket in Bangkok and received the monastic name
Brahmavamso. He subsequently spent nine years
studying and training in the forest meditation tradition
under the guidance of the renowned meditation master
Ven. Ajahn Chah in the jungles of North-East Thailand.
71. In 1983 Ajahn was invited to help establish a forest
monastery near Perth in Western Australia. He is now the
abbot of Bodhinyana Monastery and the Spiritual Director of
the Buddhist Society of Western Australia (BSWA).
In 2014 Ajahn Brahm will complete his fortieth year in the
robes of a Buddhist monk. Since his first talks in Singapore in
the year 2000, the release of his first book in 2004 and the
spreading of his teachings through the BSWA homepage and
YouTube, his popularity has grown quickly. Over the years he
has managed to touch the hearts of many thousands of people
all over the world and to bring smiles to their faces. These
days, Ajahn is a highly regarded Buddhist meditation teacher,
giving talks and teaching retreats around the globe. He is in
very high demand, tirelessly devoting a lot of his time and
energy to others.
His efforts have been rewarded with the gratitude and the
thanks of many. He was even awarded with the prestigious
John Curtin Medal in 2004 for his vision, leadership and
community service.
72. This collection contains 63 sayings from the
famous meditation master Ajahn Brahm
matched with beautiful background
photographs. The quotes are loosely gathered
under three sections: Sīla, Samādhi and Pañña.
These are respectively, the Pali terms for
Virtue, Meditation and Wisdom, which
constitute the basic structure of the Buddhist
path.
Let Ajahn Brahm’s words guide,
inspire and touch your heart.
Delight in developing kindness,
peace and wisdom and live a
happy and fulfilling life.
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