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Nhat Hanh Quotes - Page 27

Freedom from suffering is a great happiness.

"Old Path White Clouds". Book by Thich Nhat Hanh, 1987.

It is not a matter of faith, it is a matter of practice

Thich Nhat Hanh (2005). “Touching Peace: Practicing the Art of Mindful Living”, p.1, Parallax Press

If you have the chance to be exposed to a loving, understanding environment where the seed of compassion, loving kindness, can be watered every day, then you become a more loving person.

"Sunday Interview - Stop Running, Start Being / In 1966, Vietnamese Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh was forced from his homeland, but in all his years of exile, he has not wavered from his pursuit of inner and global peace". Interview with Don Lattin, www.sfgate.com. October 12, 1997.

Mother Earth is very talented. She has produced Buddhas, bodhisattvas, great beings.

"Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh: only love can save us from climate change". Interview with Jo Confino, www.theguardian.com. January 21, 2013.

Water flows from high in the mountains Water runs deep in the Earth Miraculously, water comes to us, And sustains all life.

Thich Nhat Hanh (2008). “The Energy of Prayer: How to Deepen Your Spiritual Practice: Easyread Large Bold Edition”, p.106, ReadHowYouWant.com

Every morning, when we wake up, we have twenty-four brand-new hours to live. What a precious gift!

Thich Nhat Hanh (2005). “Wisdom from Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life”, p.11, Peter Pauper Press, Inc.

The necessary condition for the existence of peace and joy is the awareness that peace and joy are available.

Thich Nhat Hanh (2008). “Present Moment Wonderful Moment: Mindfulness Verses for Daily Living: Easyread Large Bold Edition”, p.49, ReadHowYouWant.com

Awareness is a mirror reflecting the four elements. Beauty is a heart that generates love and a mind that is open.

Thich Nhat Hanh (2008). “Present Moment Wonderful Moment: Mindfulness Verses for Daily Living: Easyread Large Bold Edition”, p.15, ReadHowYouWant.com

One included all, and all were contained in one.

Thich Nhat Hanh (2012). “Path of Compassion: Stories from the Buddha's Life”, p.67, Parallax Press

Compassion is a mind that removes the suffering that is present in the other.

Thich Nhat Hanh (2005). “Wisdom from Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life”, p.66, Peter Pauper Press, Inc.