All Nhat Hanh Quotes
- The past is gone, the future is not yet here, and if we do not go back to ourselves in the present moment, we cannot… Future
- Feelings, whether of compassion or irritation, should be welcomed, recognized, and treated on an absolutely equal basis; because both are ourselves. The tangerine I am… Absolutely
- Breathing in, I calm body and mind. Breathing out, I smile. Dwelling in the present moment I know this is the only moment. Body
- Earth will be safe when we feel in us enough safety. Earth
- Anyone can practice some nonviolence, even soldiers. Some army generals, for example, conduct their operations in ways that avoid killing innocent people; this is a… Anyone
- I promise myself that I will enjoy every minute of the day that is given me to live. Day
- Until there is peace between religions, there can be no peace in the world. Inspirational
- If we are not fully ourselves, truly in the present moment, we miss everything. Fully
- To live in the present moment is a miracle. The miracle is not to walk on water. The miracle is to walk on the green… Appreciate
- From time to time, to remind ourselves to relax and be peaceful, we may wish to set aside some time for a retreat, a day… Aside
- Root out the violence in your life, and learn to live compassionately and mindfully. Seek peace. When you have peace within, real peace with others… Compassionately
- Attachment to views is the greatest impediment to the spiritual path. Attachment
- Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor. Anchor
- By eating meat we share the responsibility of climate change, the destruction of our forests, and the poisoning of our air and water. The simple… Act
- In true love, you attain freedom. Attain
- Breathing in, there is only the present moment. Breathing out, it is a wonderful moment. Breathing
- Waking up this morning, I smile. Twenty-four brand new hours are before me. I vow to live fully in each moment and to look at… All
- The secret of Buddhism is to remove all ideas, all concepts, in order for the truth to have a chance to penetrate, to reveal itself. All
- If you touch one thing with deep awareness, you touch everything. Awareness
- My actions are my only true belongings. I cannot escape the consequences of my actions. My actions are the ground on which I stand. Action
- Many people think excitement is happiness.... But when you are excited you are not peaceful. True happiness is based on peace. Based
- To dwell in the here and now does not mean you never think about the past or responsibly plan for the future. The idea is… Allow
- It is my conviction that there is no way to peace - peace is the way. Buddhism
- Suffering is not enough. Life is both dreadful and wonderful...How can I smile when I am filled with so much sorrow? It is natural--you need… Both
- Smile, breathe and go slowly." - Thich Nhat Hanh, Vietnamese Zen monk, author and peace activist. Activist