“Your body belongs to the earth. In modern life, people tend to think their bodies belong to them, that they can do… — Thich Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
“I am of the nature to grow old. There is no way to escape growing old. I am of the nature to… — Thich Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
“Only by looking deeply into the nature of your fear can you find the way out.” — Thich Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
“WHEN WE LOOK deeply at the nature of things, we see that in fact everything is impermanent. Nothing exists as a permanent… — Thich Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
“We have to establish ourselves in the here and now in order to truly eat. All through the meal, we should really… — Thích Nhất Hạnh Copy Share Image
“The world is not a problem to be solved; it is a living being to which we belong. The world is part… — Thích Nhất Hạnh Copy Share Image
“It is not words or concepts that are important. What is important is our insight into the nature of reality and our… — Thich Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
“The miracle is not to walk on water. The miracle is to walk on the green earth, dwelling deeply in the present… — Thich Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
“All that is dear to me and everyone I love are of the nature to change. There is no way to escape… — Thich Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
“When we were in our mother’s womb, we felt secure—protected from heat, cold, and hunger. But the moment we were born and… — Thích Nhất Hạnh Copy Share Image
“The miracle is walking on the earth, not walking on water or fire. The real miracle is walking on this earth.” — Thich Nhat Hanh 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
“Impermanence and non-self are not negative. They are the doors that open to the true nature of reality. They are not the… — Thích Nhất Hạnh 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
“When we see the nature of interbeing, barriers between ourselves and others are dissolved, and peace, love, and understanding are possible. Whenever… — 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
