“The fruit of mindfulness practice is the realization that peace and joy are available within us and around us, right here and… — Thich Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
“Can there be joy and laughter when always the world is ablaze? Enshrouded in darkness, should you not seek light?” — Thích Nhất Hạnh Copy Share Image
“Once we recognize that all things are impermanent, we have no problem enjoying them. In fact, real peace and joy are only… — Thich Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
“The gift of truth is the highest gift. The taste of truth is the sweetest taste. The joy of truth is the… — Thích Nhất Hạnh Copy Share Image
“Live in a way that encourages deep happiness in yourself and others. You can vow to bring joy to one person in… — Thich Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
“The third element of love is mudita, joy. True love always brings joy to ourselves and to the one we love. If… — Thich Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
“Be the monarch of your life and sign the decree to exile suffering and call back from all points of the universe… — Thich Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
“The notions and ideas we have about happiness can entrap us. We forget that they are just notions and ideas. Our idea… — Thich Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
“For example, the sound of the telephone can make us irritated and anxious. That is the sound of the telephone which comes as a… — Thích Nhất Hạnh Copy Share Image
“Bhikkhus, the teaching is merely a vehicle to describe the truth. Don’t mistake it for the truth itself. A finger pointing at the moon… — Thich Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
“If we practice walking meditation, we walk just for walking, not to arrive.” — Thích Nhất Hạnh Copy Share Image
“Control the senses, practice equanimity. Live by disciplinary rules. Associate with good friends who are not lazy and live purely. Be courteous and well-mannered,… — Thích Nhất Hạnh Copy Share Image
“If you are lost in a forest at night, you can follow the North Star to find your way out. You follow the North… — Thich Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
“If you are a poet, you will clearly see a cloud floating on this sheet of paper. Thich Nhat Hanh” — Thich Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
“Happiness can be attained by letting go, including letting go of your ideas about happiness.” — Thich Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
“We have many kinds of energies in us, including the energies of anger, violence, and craving. But compassion is also a very strong energy.” — Thích Nhất Hạnh Copy Share Image
“Knowing how to handle suffering, you know at the same time how to produce happiness. And if you’re truly happy, we all profit from… — Thich Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
“You have to realize that happiness is not something you find at the end of the road. You have to understand that it is… — Thich Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
“Suppose you are in the desert, and you only have one glass of muddy water. You have to transform the muddy water into clear… — Thich Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
“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… — Thích Nhất Hạnh Copy Share Image
