Ajahn Brahm talks about the difference between happiness and peace. He points out that people often confuse happiness with material success and wealth, but these are fleeting and impermanent. He suggests that instead of striving for happiness, we should embrace the inevitable losses and failures in life, as they can bring true wisdom and peace. The purpose of losing in life is to understand that we are not always in control and that it is a normal part of life. Pain and disappointments can also teach us lessons about love and peace. When we cannot change a situation or heal someone, we can still care for them. Some problems in life have no solution, and in those cases, it is important to let go and focus on caring for ourselves and others instead of constantly trying to fix the problem. Ajahn Brahm talks about finding peace in the midst of turmoil and imperfection.

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This dhamma talk was originally recorded in 2nd May 2008. It has now been remastered and published by the Everyday Dhamma Network, and will be of interest to his many fans.

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