When the Buddha talked about happiness, he talked about ultimate happiness, absolute happiness, a happiness that doesn’t change. In fact, the whole path is learning how to take control of your life.

"When the Buddha talked about happiness, he talked about ultimate happiness, absolute happiness, a happiness that doesn’t change. He never said that things are outside of your control. In fact, the whole path is learning how to take control of your life so that you’re able to achieve a happiness that’s worth all the effort that goes into it."

~ Thanissaro Bhikkhu "Merit: Actively Happy"

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