"You cannot transmit wisdom and insight to another……" — Nhat Hanh
"You cannot transmit wisdom and insight to another person. The seed is already there. A good teacher touches the seed, allowing it to wake up, to sprout, and to grow."
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461 Quotes by Nhat Hanh
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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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