Action Quote by Nhat Hanh
“Meditation is not to get out of society, to escape from society, but to prepare for a reentery into society.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Miracle of Mindfulness, 1975
Meditation prepares us to re‑enter society mindfully, not to withdraw, fostering compassionate engagement.
In simple terms: Meditation read us to engage society mindfully.
Practice mindfulness before social involvement.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- daily meditation
- community service
- education
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can mindfulness improve your community work?
- What does re‑entry mean to you?
Risk of using meditation as escapism if not integrated.