Enlightenment Quotes by Thích Nhất Hạnh

14 Enlightenment quotes by Thích Nhất Hạnh

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Even with a modest tally, Thich Nhat Hanh’s words on enlightenment carry his signature calm. Fourteen brief reflections provide a gentle starting point for anyone curious about mindfulness without feeling overwhelmed.

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“A lotus for you. A Buddha to be.”

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“Buddhist teachings are meant to awaken our true self, not merely to add to our storehouse of knowledge. From”

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“If I say "A lotus for you, a Buddha to be," it means, "I see clearly the Buddha nature in you.”

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“There is no way to happiness; happiness is the way. There is no way to enlightenment; enlightenment is the way.”

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“The teachings of the Buddha could be summarized in four short sentences. ... [The Buddha] said ... The bad things, don't do…

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“The original reality of Amitabha is our own Dharma body, It shines out brightly everywhere, in the South, North, East, and West,…

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“There is no distinction between means and ends. There is no way to happiness, happiness is the way. There is no way…

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“Many years ago, I recognized that by understanding your own tradition better, you also develop increased respect, consideration, and understanding for others.…

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“The philosopher Vatsigotra asked, “Is there a self?” and the Buddha did not say anything. Vatsigotra persisted, “Do you mean there is…

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“To be enlightened is always to be enlightened about something. I am enlightened about the fact that I am drinking a glass…

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“CONCEPTS AND IDEAS are incapable of expressing reality as it is. Nirvana, the ultimate reality, cannot be described, because it is free…

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“Fifteen years ago, a business manager from the United States came to Plum Village to visit me. His conscience was troubled because…

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“There is a story I would like to tell you about a woman who practices the invocation of the Buddha Amitabha's name.…

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“But sharing does not mean wanting others to abandon their own spiritual roots and embrace your faith. That would be cruel. People…

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“Happiness can be attained by letting go, including letting go of your ideas about happiness.”

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“We have many kinds of energies in us, including the energies of anger, violence, and craving. But compassion is also a very strong energy.”

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“When you speak, allow the insight of our collective humanity to speak through you. When you walk, don't walk for yourself alone; walk for…

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“Your body belongs to the earth. In modern life, people tend to think their bodies belong to them, that they can do anything they…

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“A single wise word bringing peace to the listener is worth more than a thousand speeches of empty words.”

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“There is no fire like lust, no vise like hatred, no trap like delusion, and no galloping river like craving.”

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