Quote Archives: Thich Nhat Hanh

 

The most basic kind of peace work ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

If in our daily life we can smile, if we can be peaceful and happy, not only we, but everyone will profit from it. This is the most basic kind of peace work. Thich Nhat Hanh

Be yourself first ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

We do so much, we run so quickly, the situation is difficult, and many people say, “Don’t just sit there, do something.” But doing more things may make the situation worse. So you should say, “Don’t just do something, sit there.” Sit there, stop, be yourself first, and begin from there. Thich Nhat Hanh

Happiness is the way ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

There is no distinction between means and ends. There is no way to happiness; happiness is the way. Thich Nhat Hanh

Do not be afraid to love ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

Do not be afraid to love. Without love, life is impossible. Thich Nhat Hanh

Walk and touch peace every moment ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

Walk and touch peace every moment. Walk and touch happiness every moment. Each step brings a fresh breeze. Each step makes a flower bloom. Kiss the earth with your feet. Bring the earth your love and happiness. The earth will be safe When we feel safe in ourselves. Thich Nhat Hanh

The Insight of Inter-Being ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

The insight of inter-being will help remove discrimination, fear, and the dualistic way of thinking. We inter-are — even suffering and happiness inter-are — and that is why the insight of inter-being is the foundation of any kind of action that can bring peace and brotherhood, and help remove violence and despair. That insight is […]

The real miracle ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

People say walking on water is a miracle, but to me walking peacefully on earth is the real miracle. Thich Nhat Hanh

Offering our presence ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers. Thich Nhat Hanh

Flowers of peace ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

In the garden of my heart, the flowers of peace bloom beautifully. Thich Nhat Hanh

Forgetfulness ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

Most people are forgetful; they are not really there a lot of the time. Their mind is caught in their worries, their fears, their anger, and their regrets, and they are not mindful of being there. That state of being is called forgetfulness — you are there but you are not there. You are caught […]

Genuine presence ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

Meditation is offering your genuine presence to yourself in every moment. Thich Nhat Hanh

Life ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

Only the present moment contains life. Thich Nhat Hanh

Making peace with ourselves ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

Our capacity to make peace with another person and with the world depends very much on our capacity to make peace with ourselves. Thich Nhat Hanh

Loving ourselves ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

If we cannot understand and love ourselves, how will we have the energy to love and understand others? Thich Nhat Hanh

Our own direct experience of reality ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

When our beliefs are based on our own direct experience of reality and not on notions offered by others, no one can remove these beliefs from us. Thich Nhat Hanh

Stopping to look for something ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

Sitting at the foot of the bodhi tree on the night when he realized the truth, the Buddha discovered something which is very surprising to him and to us. He saw that the good, the beautiful and the true are to be found in everyone. But very few people know that. People think that the […]

The miracle of mindfulness ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

If we’re really engaged in mindfulness while walking along the path to the village, then we will consider the act of each step we take as an infinite wonder, and a joy will open our hearts like a flower, enabling us to enter the world of real. Thich Nhat Hanh

Mutual support ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

You are me, and I am you. Isn’t it obvious that we “inter-are”? You cultivate the flower in yourself, so that I will be beautiful. I transform the garbage in myself, so that you will not have to suffer. I support you; you support me. I am in this world to offer you peace; you […]