“When you hold the hand of a child, invest one hundred percent of yourself in the act of holding her hand. When… — Thich Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
“THE FIVE CONTEMPLATIONS 1.This food is a gift of the Earth, the sky, numerous living beings, and much hard and loving work.… — Thich Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
“The teachings of the Buddha could be summarized in four short sentences. ... [The Buddha] said ... The bad things, don't do… — Thich Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
“The son needs the father to have access to his source, and the father needs the son to have access to the… — Thích Nhất Hạnh Copy Share Image
“Any peace talks should begin with making peace with ourselves. First we need to recognize our anger, embrace it, and make peace… — Thich Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
“The leaves that remain are only a very small part of the tea. The tea that goes into me is a much… — Thich Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
“The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence. When our mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like… — Thich Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
“Our true home is in the present moment. To live in the present moment is a miracle. The miracle is not to… — Thich Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
“If at some point in your life you adopt an idea or a perception as the absolute truth, you close the door… — Thich Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
“If I say "A lotus for you, a Buddha to be," it means, "I see clearly the Buddha nature in you.” — 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
