Quote Archives: Thich Nhat Hanh

 

Ability to love yourself ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

The object of your practice should first of all be yourself. Your love for the other, your ability to love another person, depends on your ability to love yourself. Thich Nhat Hanh

Just as the fragrance of the udumbara flower ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

To see a fully awakened person, a Buddha, is so rare that it is like seeing an udumbara flower. In the Tu Hieu Monastery in Hue, there is a scroll which says: “The udumbara flower, although fallen from the stem, is still fragrant.” Just as the fragrance of the udumbara flower cannot be destroyed, our […]

Seeing clearly into the nature of impermanence ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

Once we recognize that all things are impermanent, we have no problem enjoying them. In fact, real peace and joy are only possible when we see clearly into the nature of impermanence. Thich Nhat Hanh

Fully alive and fully aware ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

Nothing is more precious than being in the present moment, fully alive and fully aware. Thich Nhat Hanh

Inviting the bell ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

May the sound of this bell penetrate deeply into the cosmos. In even the darkest spots, may living beings hear it clearly so their suffering will cease, understanding arise in their hearts, and they can transcend the path of anxiety and sorrow. Namo Shakyamunaye Buddha. Thich Nhat Hanh

The mystery of interbeing ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

If you look at anything carefully, deeply enough, you discover the mystery of interbeing, and once you have seen it you will no longer be subject to fear – fear of birth, or fear of death. Thich Nhat Hanh

Enjoying every minute of the day ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

I promise myself that I will enjoy every minute of the day that is given me to live. Thich Nhat Hanh

Dwelling in the present moment ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

Breathing in, I calm body and mind. Breathing out, I smile. Dwelling in the present moment I know this is the only moment. Thich Nhat Hanh

Just be ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

Be yourself. Life is precious as it is. All the elements for your happiness are already here. There is no need to run, strive, search or struggle. Just Be. Thich Nhat Hanh

Living in peace at this moment ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

Peace can exist only in the present moment. It is ridiculous to say “wait until I finish this, then I will be free to live in peace.” What is “this”? A diploma, a job, a house, the payment of debt? If you think that way, peace will never come. There is always another “this” that […]

Daily miracle ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

People usually consider walking on water or in thin air a miracle. But I think the real miracle is not to walk either on water or in thin air, but to walk on earth. Every day we are engaged in a miracle which we don’t even recognize: a blue sky, white clouds, green leaves, the […]

Always ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

You have always been here. Thich Nhat Hanh

Our message ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

Our own life has to be our message. Thich Nhat Hanh

Love without chains ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

You must love in such a way that the person you love feels free. Thich Nhat Hanh

Peace is present ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

Peace is present right here and now, in ourselves and in everything we do and see. Every breath we take, every step we take, can be filled with peace, joy, and serenity. The question is whether or not we are in touch with it. We need only to be awake, alive in the present moment. […]

Abandoning our views ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

For things to reveal themselves to us, we need to be ready to abandon our views about them. Thich Nhat Hanh

Fear of the unknown ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar. Thich Nhat Hanh

The moment of awakening ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

The moment of awakening may be marked by an outbursts of laughter, but this is not the laughter of someone who has won the lottery or some kind of victory. It is the laughter of one who, after searching for something for a long time, suddenly finds it in the pocket of his coat. Thich […]