Learning Quotes by Nhat Hanh

In each of us is a seed of understanding. The seed is God.

— Nhat Hanh

Most of your suffering comes from the lack of understanding of yourself and others.

— Nhat Hanh

With understanding, those we love will certainly flower.

— Nhat Hanh

Anyone who is practicing understanding and compassion can exemplify true power. Anyone can be a Buddha.

— Nhat Hanh

By living deeply in the present moment we can understand the past better & prepare for a better future.

— Nhat Hanh

By listening with calm and understanding, we can ease the suffering of another person.

— Nhat Hanh

To develop understanding, you have to practice looking at all living things with the eyes of compassion.

— Nhat Hanh

Without full awareness of breathing, there can be no development of meditative stability and understanding.

— Nhat Hanh

Though we all have the fear and the seeds of anger within us, we must learn not to water those seeds and…

— Nhat Hanh

When we hug, our hearts connect and we know that we are not separate beings. Hugging with mindfulness and concentration can bring…

— Nhat Hanh

If we know how to create the energy of love, understanding, compassion, and beauty, then we can contribute a lot to the…

— Nhat Hanh

Without understanding, your love is not true love. You must look deeply in order to see and understand the needs, aspirations, and…

— Nhat Hanh

Words can travel thousands of miles. May my words create mutual understanding and love. May they be as beautiful as gems, as…

— Nhat Hanh

Meditation is to get insight, to get understanding and compassion, and when you have them, you are compelled to act.

— Nhat Hanh

I know that we do not know enough. We have to continue to learn. We have to be open. And we have…

— Nhat Hanh

Compassion is our most important practice. Understanding brings compassion. Understanding the suffering that living beings undergo helps liberate the energy of compassion.…

— Nhat Hanh

When we say, "I take refuge in the Buddha," we should also understand that "The Buddha takes refuge in me," because without…

— Nhat Hanh

If we take the time to look deeply, we see that understanding and compassion arise from suffering. Understanding is the understanding of…

— Nhat Hanh

The more we see, the more we understand. The more we understand, the easier it is for us to have compassion and…

— Nhat Hanh

It is possible that the next Buddha will not take the form of an individual. The next Buddha may take the form…

— Nhat Hanh

Do not say that I'll depart tomorrow because even today I still arrive. Look at me: I arrive in every second to…

— Nhat Hanh

A look filled with understanding, an accepting smile, a loving word, a meal shared in warmth and awareness are the things which…

— Nhat Hanh

The sangha is a community where there should be harmony and peace and understanding. That is something created by our daily life…

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As children, Siddhartha and Jesus both realized that life is filled with suffering. The Buddha became aware at an early age that…

— Nhat Hanh

The essence of love and compassion is understanding, the ability to recognize the physical, material, and psychological suffering of others, to put…

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Shallow understanding accompanies poor compassion; great understanding goes with great compassion.

— Nhat Hanh

The only answer to fear is more understanding. And there is no understanding if there is no effort to look more deeply…

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The source of a true smile is an awakened mind. Smiling helps you approach the day with gentleness and understanding.

— Nhat Hanh

Loneliness cannot be alleviated just by the coming together of two bodies, unless there is also good communication, understanding, and loving kindness.

— Nhat Hanh

Meditation is not passive sitting in silence. It is sitting in awareness, free from distraction, and realizing the clear understanding that arises…

— Nhat Hanh

Understanding and Love are not two separate things, but just one. To develop understanding, you have to practice looking at all living…

— Nhat Hanh

Meditation is not meant to help us avoid problems or run away from difficulties. It is meant to allow positive healing to…

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The reason we might lose love is because we are always looking outside of us, thinking that the object or action of…

— Nhat Hanh

Scientists tell us that we have enough technology to save our planet. . . . Yet we don't take advantage of this…

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Training is needed in order to love properly; and to be able to give happiness and joy, you must practice DEEP LOOKING…

— Nhat Hanh

Human beings are not our enemy. Our enemy is not the other person. Our enemy is the violence, ignorance, and injustice in…

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Guarding knowledge is not a good way to understand. Understanding means to throw away your knowledge. You have to be able to…

— Nhat Hanh