Peace ca n exist only in the present moment. It is rid iculous to say "Wait until I fi nish this, then… — Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
If you are motivated by loving kindness and compassion, there are many ways to bring happiness to others right now, starting with… — Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
The secret to happiness is happiness itself. Wherever we are, any time, we have the capacity to enjoy the sunshine, the presence… — Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
Our appointment with life is in the present moment. If we do not have peace and joy right now, when will we… — Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
Do we need to make a special effort to enjoy the beauty of the blue sky? Do we have to practice to… — Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
We need enlightenment, not just individually but collectively, to save the planet. — Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
If you really know how to live, what better way to start the day than with a smile? — Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
Contemplating the bowl, it is possible to see the interdependent elements which give rise to the bowl. — Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
Our joy, peace and happiness depend very much on our practice of recognizing and transforming habit energies. There are positive habit energies that we… — Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
Silence is something that comes from your heart, not from outside. Silence doesn't mean not talking and not doing things; it means that you… — Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
Wisdom is a living stream, not an icon to be preserved in a museum. Only when a practitioner finds the spring of wisdom in… — Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
We may think of peace as the absence of war, that if the great powers would reduce their weapons arsenals, we could have peace.… — Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
If you are capable of brushing your teeth in mindfulness, then you will be able to enjoy the time when you take a shower,… — Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
If I am incapable of washing dishes joyfully, if I want to finish them quickly so I can go and have dessert, I will… — Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
