“We could become quite satisfied with ourselves because we are sitting in meditation and are endeavoring to practice the spiritual path. Such satisfaction with ourselves is not the same as contentment. Contentment is necessary, self-satisfaction is detrimental. To be content has to include knowing we are in the right place at the right time to facilitate our own growth. But to be self-satisfied means that we no longer realize the need for growth. All these aspects are important parts of our commitment and makes us into one whole being with a one-pointed direction.” NeedsMeanImportantSelfWholeSpiritualGrowthRealizingPracticeKnowingPathMeditationSittingCommitmentAspectSatisfactionSatisfiedBuddhistContentmentRight TimeRight PlaceSpiritual PathFacilitateDetrimentalSelf-satisfaction Author:Ayya Khema
“Half the spiritual life consists of remembering what we are up against and where we are going.” RememberSpiritualHalfBuddhistSpiritual Life Author:Ayya Khema
“Trying to achieve something in the spiritual world is just as foolish as trying to achieve something in the material world. There's nothing to achieve. There's only letting go. As we let go, more and more, of ego identifications, desires, and support systems, bliss will arise.” WorldTryingSpiritualDesireSupportAchieveMaterialsLetting GoEgoFoolishAriseBlissIdentificationMaterial WorldSupport Systems Author:Ayya Khema
“If we want to be loved, we are looking for a support system. If we want to love, we are looking for spiritual growth.” IfsWantSpiritualGrowthSupportSpiritual GrowthSupport Systems Author:Ayya Khema
“The heart is always the place to go. Go home into your heart, where there is warmth, appreciation, gratitude and contentment” HeartHomeSpiritualGratitudeAppreciationBuddhistContentmentWarmthPlaces To GoGoing Home Author:Ayya Khema
