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Let go of the past and future to find peace in the present from "summary" of THE BOOK OF BUDDHA by Arundhati Subramaniam
In the teachings of Buddha, there is a profound insight into the nature of human suffering. The root cause of our inner turmoil often lies in our attachment to the past and our anxieties about the future. Our minds are constantly occupied with regrets about what has already happened or worries about what is yet to come. This preoccupation with what is not here and now prevents us from fully experiencing the present moment. Buddha invites us to let go of our attachment to the past and future in order to find peace in the present. By releasing our grip on what has already transpired and what is yet to unfold, we free ourselves from the burden of regret and anxiety. We allow ourselves to fully immerse in the richness of the present moment, with all its joys and sorrows, its triumphs and chal...
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