“For example, the sound of the telephone can make us irritated and anxious. That is the sound of the telephone which comes… — Thích Nhất Hạnh Copy Share Image
“We have negative mental habits that come up over and over again. One of the most significant negative habits we should be… — Thich Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
“The wise man carefully, moment by moment, one by one, eliminates the stains of his mind.” — Thích Nhất Hạnh Copy Share Image
“We have six sense organs that can be in contact with the world outside, and with all the “worlds” inside. The six… — Thich Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
“Thinking can push you to do or say things that are destructive, or it can create a lot of love. Every thought… — Thich Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
As rain pours through poorly thatched houses, so does desire penetrate an undeveloped mind. — Thích Nhất Hạnh Copy Share Image
“If you know how to be happy with the wonders of life that are already there for you to enjoy, you don't… — Thich Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
Death drowns the unsatisfied man, whose restless mind clutches for greater and greater pleasures — Thích Nhất Hạnh Copy Share Image
“Mind is the forerunner of all actions. All deeds are led by mind, created by mind. If one speaks or acts with… — Thích Nhất Hạnh Copy Share Image
“To take good care of ourselves, we must go back and take care of the wounded child inside of us. You have… — Thích Nhất Hạnh Copy Share Image
“Just as an arrow smith shapes an arrow to perfection with fire, so does the wise man shape his mind.” — Thích Nhất Hạnh Copy Share Image
“Whoever is not tied to possessions, clinging neither to body nor mind, is never in bondage.” — Thích Nhất Hạnh Copy Share Image
“When our mind is calm, it reflects reality accurately, without distortion. Breathing, sitting, and walking with mindfulness calms disturbing mental formations such… — Thích Nhất Hạnh Copy Share Image
“Those who practice restraint in body, word, and mind are surely in control of themselves.” — Thích Nhất Hạnh Copy Share Image
“We often think of peace as the absence of war, that if powerful countries would reduce their weapon arsenals, we could have… — Thich Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
“Knowledge is the first obstacle of the mind that a meditator should be able to remove. We should not be too sure… — 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
“One of the most significant negative habits we should be aware of is that of constantly allowing our mind to run off… — Thích Nhất Hạnh 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
