The way must be in you; the destination also must be in you and not somewhere else in space or time. If… — Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
Transformations is the word. We can do the work of transformation only in the present moment — Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
Silence is essential for deep transformation. It allows the practice of conscious breathing to become deep and effective. Like still water that… — Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
The healing of ourselves is the healing of the whole nation. Society is only a manifestation of our collective consciousness and our… — Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
Dealing with our overweight - or with any of our life's difficulties, for that matter - is not a battle to be… — Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
One hour of compassionate deep listening can bring about transformation and healing. — Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
The present moment contains past and future. The secret of transformation, is in the way we handle this very moment. — Nhat Hanh Copy Share Image
To be a monk is to have time to practice for your transformation and healing. And after that to help with the… — 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
