Meditation teaches you how to be still and to get more energy. Contentment is knowing that you’ve done all that you need to do and that you can now rest. Contentment is the highest wealth, and learning to be content every now and again is a way to reach peace in your life. When you get close to a beautiful breath, you can actually do nothing to it. It becomes effortless. You can relax and allow the beautiful breath to happen. If you’re trying hard to meditate, you’re not doing it right. All you need to do is be content, and the breath will come all by itself.
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This dhamma talk was originally recorded on cassette tape on 20th October 2001. It has now been remastered and will be of interest to his many fans.
These talks by Ajahn Brahm have been recorded and made available for free distribution by the Buddhist Society of Western Australia. You can support the Buddhist Society of Western Australia by pledging your support via their Patreon page.
Dealing With Tragedies | Ajahn Brahm
What is Prison? | Ajahn Brahm
Buddhism and Psychology | Ajahn Brahm
Hopelessness | Ajahn Brahm
Mental Energy Equals Happiness | Ajahn Brahm
Helping Children Overcome Problems
Doing What Is Good | Ajahn Brahm
Who's Right? | Ajahn Brahm
Self Discipline | Ajahn Brahm
How To Deal With Pain | Ajahn Brahm
The Buddhist Attitude to Animal Abuse | Ajahn Brahm
Dependent Origination | Ajahn Brahm
Reborn ... Again! | Ajahn Brahm
Free Will | Ajahn Brahm
Doomsday! | Ajahn Brahm
Having Your Cake | Ajahn Brahm
Freedom From Self-Hate | Ajahn Brahm
Assumptions | Ajahn Brahm
The Values of Buddhism | Ajahn Brahm
Praise and Blame | Ajahn Brahm
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