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Nhat Hanh Quotes - Page 5

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The secret to happiness is happiness itself. Wherever we are, any time, we have the capacity to enjoy the sunshine, the presence of each other, the wonder of our breathing. We don't have to travel anywhere else to do

The secret to happiness is happiness itself. Wherever we are, any time, we have the capacity to enjoy the sunshine, the presence of each other, the wonder of our breathing. We don't have to travel anywhere else to do so. We can be in touch with these things right now.

Happiness, Time, Travel

Thich Nhat Hanh (2005). “Wisdom from Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life”, p.63, Peter Pauper Press, Inc.

We have more possibilities available in each moment than we realize.

Life, Opportunity, Realizing

When we are mindful, deeply in touch with the present moment, our understanding of what is going on deepens, and we begin to be filled with acceptance, joy, peace and love.

Buddhism, Acceptance, Deep Love

Thich Nhat Hanh (2011). “The Long Road Turns to Joy: A Guide to Walking Meditation”, p.4, Parallax Press

There is no way to happiness - happiness is the way.

Happiness, Buddhist, Inspiration

Thich Nhat Hanh (2011). “Your True Home: The Everyday Wisdom of Thich Nhat Hanh: 365 days of practical, powerful teaching s from the beloved Zen teacher”, p.21, Shambhala Publications

Many people are alive but don't touch the miracle of being alive.

People, Miracle, Alive

Interview with Oprah Winfrey, www.oprah.com. March, 2010.

Mindful time spent with the person we love is the fullest expression of true love and real generosity.

Relationship, Real, Love Is

Thich Nhat Hanh (2007). “Living Buddha, Living Christ 10th Anniversary Edition”, p.95, Penguin

When we change our daily lives - the way we think, speak and act - we change the world.

Change, Thinking, Acting

Thich Nhat Hanh (1993). “Love in Action: Writings on Nonviolent Social Change”, p.132, Parallax Press

Though we all have the fear and the seeds of anger within us, we must learn not to water those seeds and instead nourish our positive qualities - those of compassion, understanding, and loving kindness.

Kindness, Fear, Anger

Our notions about happiness entrap us. We forget that they are just ideas. Our idea of happiness can prevent us from actually being happy. We fail to see the opportunity for joy that is right in front of us when we are caught in a belief that happiness should take a particular form.

Life, Opportunity, Ideas

Thich Nhat Hanh (2008). “Teachings on Love: Easyread Edition”, p.54, ReadHowYouWant.com

To abandon the present in order to look for things in the future is to throw away the substance and hold onto the shadow.

Order, Shadow, Looks

I promise myself that I will enjoy every minute of the day that is given me to live.

Inspiring, Horse, Lovely

Thich Nhat Hanh (2001). “Anger”, p.98, Penguin

Meditation is not to avoid society; it is to look deep to have the kind of insight you need to take action. To think that it is just to sit down and enjoy the calm and peace, is wrong.

Thinking, Meditation, Down And

Every thought you produce, anything you say, any action you do, it bears your signature.

Inspirational, Life, Change

Interview with Oprah Winfrey, www.oprah.com. March, 2010.

You are me, and I am you. Isn't it obvious that we "inter-are"? You cultivate the flower in yourself, so that I will be beautiful. I transform the garbage in myself, so that you will not have to suffer.

Inspirational, Beautiful, Flower

Thich Nhat Hanh (2013). “Call Me by My True Names: The Collected Poems”, p.154, Parallax Press

Peace ca n exist only in the present moment. It is rid iculous to say "Wait until I fi nish this, then I will be free to live in peace." What is "this" ? A diploma, a job, a house, the payment of a debt? If yo u th ink that way, peace wi ll never come. There is always another "th is" that wi ll fo llow the present one. If you are not living in peace at this moment, you will never be able to . If you truly wa nt to be at peace, you must be at peace right now. Otherwise, there is only "the hope of peace some day.

Jobs, House, Waiting

In our consciousness, there are many negative seeds and also many positive seeds. The practice is to avoid watering the negative seeds, and to identify and water the positive seeds every day.

Practice, Water, Negative

Thich Nhat Hanh (2001). “Anger”, p.75, Penguin

If you touch one thing with deep awareness, you touch everything.

Buddhist, Awareness, Ifs

Thich Nhat Hanh (2005). “Touching Peace: Practicing the Art of Mindful Living”, p.123, Parallax Press

It's like growing lotus flowers. You cannot grow lotus flowers on marble. You have to grow them on the mud. Without mud you cannot have lotus flowers. Without suffering, you have no way to learn how to be understanding and compassionate.

Attitude, Flower, Understanding

"Being Peace in a World of Trauma". "On Being" with Krista Tippett, onbeing.org. January 4, 2007.

Smile, breathe and go slowly." - Thich Nhat Hanh, Vietnamese Zen monk, author and peace activist.

Breathe, Monk, Activist

Life is a miracle, and being aware of simply this can already make us very happy.

Miracle, Life Is, Very Happy

Your presence is a miracle.

Miracle, Your Presence

Thich Nhat Hanh, Sherab Chodzin Kohn (2011). “True Love: A Practice for Awakening the Heart”, p.20, Shambhala Publications

By eating meat we share responsibility for causing climate change, the destruction of our forests, and the poisoning of our air and water. The simple act of becoming a vegetarian can make a difference in the health of our planet.

Buddhist, Peace, Responsibility

"The World We Have: A Buddhist Approach to Peace and Ecology". Book by Nhat Hanh, September 1, 2008.

Meditation is not passive sitting in silence. It is sitting in awareness, free from distraction, and realizing the clear understanding that arises from concentration.

Meditation Practice, Silence, Understanding

Thich Nhat Hanh (2008). “Present Moment Wonderful Moment: Mindfulness Verses for Daily Living: Easyread Large Bold Edition”, p.41, ReadHowYouWant.com

Only your compassion and your loving kindness are invincible, and without limit.

Love, Inspirational, Kindness

Nhá̂t Hạnh (Thích.), Thich Nhat Hanh, Anh Huong Nguyen (1992). “The Diamond that Cuts Through Illusion: Commentaries on the Prajñaparamita Diamond Sutra”, Parallax Pr

There is a story in Zen circles about a man and a horse. The horse is galloping quickly, and it appears that the man on the horse is going somewhere important. Another man standing alongside the road, shouts, «Where are you going?» and the first man replies, «I don't know! Ask the horse!» This is also our story. We are riding a horse, and we don't know where we are going and we can't stop. The horse is our habit energy pulling us along, and we are powerless.

Horse, Men, Circles

Thich Nhat Hanh (2015). “The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation”, p.24, Harmony

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