"As long as we think our lives are……" — Nhat Hanh
"As long as we think our lives are not good enough (materially), we will not have happiness. As soon as we realize our lives are good enough, happiness immediately appears. That is the practice of contentment."
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461 Quotes by Nhat Hanh
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Aware of the suffering caused by the destruction of life, I am committed to cultivating compassion and learning ways to…
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The essence of love and compassion is understanding, the ability to recognize the physical, material, and psychological suffering of others,…
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You have two gardens: your own garden and that of your beloved. First, you have to take care of your…
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We try many ways to be awake, but our society still keeps us forgetful. Meditation is to help us remember.
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Working for peace in the future is to work for peace in the present moment.
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With understanding, those we love will certainly flower.
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