The Prisons We Create- And the Freedom We Want

The Prisons We Create- And the Freedom We Want

July 6, 2026 · 28 min · Episode 168

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Bhante Sathi discusses the concept of freedom as an internal state, emphasizing mindfulness as a tool to overcome personal prisons created by negative emotions.

In this Dharma talk, Bhante Sathi explores the true meaning of freedom, explaining that lasting freedom is not found in external circumstances but within our own minds. Through mindfulness, he shows how anger, anxiety, fear, and attachment can become prisons of our own making, and how recognizing them allows us to break free. Drawing on practical examples this episode offers guidance for cultivating inner peace, emotional freedom, and resilience in everyday life. The Mind Workout: for a lifetime of happiness https://bhantesathi.com/order-a-book Upcoming Retreats: https://www.mettameditationcenter.org/retreats-workshops/

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