Wise words from a Buddhist monk will change your entire outlook on life

“Beauty arises and passes away like all other phenomena. Fame and fortune are no different. Only the peace, joy, and freedom that are the fruits of meditation bring true happiness. Ambapali, cherish and take good care of all the moments left to you in this life. Do not lose yourself in forgetfulness or idle amusements.

In Buddhism, the mind (manas) is likened to a monkey swinging from branch to branch, leading us again and again into the dark world of pain and suffering. The practice is to shine the light of mindfulness on our mind’s paths so we can see them clearly and prevent our mind from wandering down paths of inappropriate attention.