Having faith in the practice will help you to relax in meditation When you have faith in the goodness of another person, you can forgive them. Faith is trust and confidence in something, leading to a sense of security and comfort. It’s one of the symptoms of our modern age that people have faith in very little. Develop a strong confidence in yourself and your ability to succeed. This will lead to increased energy and focus, which will help you achieve any goal.
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This dhamma talk was originally recorded on cassette tape on 30th April 1999. It has now been remastered but the quality is still a bit scratchy. But the content is classic Ajahn Brahm and will be of interest to his many fans.
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